55 W Road

Sold 10/16/23
Sold 10/16/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,543,500
6 beds
55 W Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.47 acresLot Size
1935Year Built
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Majestically perched atop almost half an acre, this elegant and spacious 6 bed, 4.2 bath center hall colonial home has the original details and elegance of Old Short Hills and has been renovated for today's modern living. Renovations completed in 2012 by architect John B. Murray, include an expanded eat-in kitchen with white custom cabinetry topped with marble countertops and luxurious primary bathroom with double sinks, huge shower and separate tub. The gourmet kitchen features a large center island,...Majestically perched atop almost half an acre, this elegant and spacious 6 bed, 4.2 bath center hall colonial home has the original details and elegance of Old Short Hills and has been renovated for today's modern living. Renovations completed in 2012 by architect John B. Murray, include an expanded eat-in kitchen with white custom cabinetry topped with marble countertops and luxurious primary bathroom with double sinks, huge shower and separate tub. The gourmet kitchen features a large center island, marble backsplash, top of the line appliances (LaCanche (electric & gas feature), Subzero, Bosch, Rohl fixtures), an oversized walk-in pantry, addl butler's pantry & mudroom. Kitchen adjoins a bright family room with a fireplace and new floors and both rooms offer views of the private, level backyard and bluestone patio. Main floor also includes an in-law suite with full bathroom, generously sized dining room, a warm and inviting living room with fireplace, wood-paneled library and a mud room with built-in storage. The second floor has five generously sized bedrooms and 3 addl full bathrooms. The primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a gas fireplace, oversized marble bathroom and three closets. Laundry room, rec room and a two car garage finish out the walkout lower level. Additional features include: Newer HVAC, HW heater & roof, 4 fireplaces, Cedar closets throughout, New light fixtures, Timberline shutters and Resealed driveway. Move in ready and can close quickly!
  • Listed by: SARITTE HAREL • KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Listing closed: 10/16/2023 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3851742

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$2,685,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

103.4%

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Property Information for 55 W Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $25,622 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Style: Colonial
  • Directions: Hobart Avenue or South Terrace to West Road
  • Days On Market: 56
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Section/Subdiv/Development: Old Short Hills
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Lot Size: 0.47 AC / 20,473 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: MILLBURN
  • Grade School: GLENWOOD
  • High School: MILLBURN
  • Active Days on Market: 57
  • Renovated Year: 2012
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Millburn Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 3404
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1612.0
  • Street # Display: 55.0
  • In-Law Suite: Yes
  • In-Law Suite Description: FullBath,Office
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: West Rd
  • Zip Code: 07078-2251
Taxes and HOA Information
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  • County Code Tax: *
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  • Tax Amount: $25,622
  • Street name Tax: *
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  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1318700.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1612-03404-0000-00005-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2022
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Off-Street Parking
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CookGas, Dishwshr, Dryer, KitExhFn, RgOvGas, Refrig, SumpPump, Washer
  • Lot Identifier: 5
  • Approximate Lot Size: 115X179
  • Total Acres: 0.47
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1935
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 682900.0
  • Assessment Land: 635800.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Services: Garbage Included
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 2 Units, Baseboard - Electric, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Privacy Fence, Storm Door(s), Storm Window(s), Wood Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: BarWet, CODetect, CedrClst, SmokeDet, StallShw, StallTub, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Marble, Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Soaking Tub, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 4.2
  • # Full Baths: 4
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 22x15
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 15x12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 20x10
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 13x12
  • # Bedrooms: 6
  • Dining Room Dim: 20x15
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 30x12
  • Fireplace Desc: Bedroom 1, Family Room, Gas Fireplace, Living Room, Rec Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 4
  • Kitchen Dim: 16x11
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: GarEnter,Laundry,MudRoom,PowderRm,RecRoom,Utility,Walkout
  • Living Room Dim: 22x15
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 16x16
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 10x10
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 16x12
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 21x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1Bedroom,BathOthr,Breakfst,DiningRm,FamilyRm,Foyer,MudRoom,Office,Pantry,PowderRm,Walkout
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 15
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Library
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 6: Rec Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: Basement
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 55 W Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2023

Sold

GSMLS #3851742

$1,543,500—
Oct 13, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521910985

$1,543,500—
Oct 5, 2023

Under Contract

GSMLS #3851742

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2023

Sold

GSMLS #3851742

$1,543,500
10/13/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521910985

$1,543,500
10/05/2023

Under Contract

GSMLS #3851742

—

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Public Records for 55 W Road

Taxable ValueLand$635,800Additions$682,900Total$1,318,700
Tax Record2025$26,625 ($2,219 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,791 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,791 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,586 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1935CountyESSEXAPN12-03404-0000-00005

Schools near 55 W Road

This home is within Millburn Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Glenwood Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Millburn Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Millburn Sr High School
Public - 9 to 12
Washington School
Public - 5
Rating
School
Distance
Glenwood Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Millburn Middle School
Public6 to 8

Millburn Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Washington School
Public5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 55 W Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078
$1,543,500
6
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20,473
49 W Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078
$995,000
–
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2,796
19,471
63 W Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078
$1,240,000
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15,359
2 Windermere Terrace, Short Hills, NJ 07078
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$1,207,500
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