61 Taylor Rd

Short Hills, NJ 07078

$4,610,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
7,906 Sq. Ft.
$583 / Sq. Ft.
7,906
Sq. Ft.
$583
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 12/5/25
Sold 12/5/25

Description

Stunning & stately Prime old short hills location Set atop over-an-acre of beautifully landscaped property, this spectacular 1936 Colonial was completely gut-renovated and expanded to-perfection creating an easy-flowing floor plan with high-end finishes, designer lighting and unparalleled attention to every detail. Enter gracious foyer with rounded staircase to find a refined LR, sun room/office & elegant DR with bespoke wood paneling. Library, gourmet kitchen, bar/conversation area & FR w/ fireplace...Stunning & stately Prime old short hills location Set atop over-an-acre of beautifully landscaped property, this spectacular 1936 Colonial was completely gut-renovated and expanded to-perfection creating an easy-flowing floor plan with high-end finishes, designer lighting and unparalleled attention to every detail. Enter gracious foyer with rounded staircase to find a refined LR, sun room/office & elegant DR with bespoke wood paneling. Library, gourmet kitchen, bar/conversation area & FR w/ fireplace boast floor-to-ceiling French doors offering views of the expansive property. Gourmet kitchen is a culinary masterpiece, featuring custom cabinetry, ss appliances (SubZero/Miele/Marvel), island w/ seating, farm sink & walk-in pantry. Laundry room, mudroom & att garage provide effortless living. Upstairs, lux primary suite is a true retreat with custom closet, office & a spa-like bath w/ heated flrs. LL: rec rm w/ wood bar, wine cellar, fab exercise rm. Step outside & prepare to be WOW-ed by Bluestone patios, outdoor kitchen & covered porch w/ FP that overlook open lawns & manicured grounds w/ exten landscape lighting (room for pool!). Slate roof ('24&'07), new HVAC ('23), Pella windows, sec sys ('25), invisible dog fence & Sonos-ready speakers inside & out 61 Taylor Road is close to everything: Short Hills trains (0.7 mi), Glenwood Element (0.4), Arboretum (0.5) & just 15 mins to EWR. A rare opportunity to own a legacy property in the heart of Short Hills. Welcome Home!
  1. Listed by ELIZABETH WINTERBOTTOM • KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

Property Details for 61 Taylor Road

Style
Colonial
Directions
Western to #61 Taylor Road
Days On Market
7
Primary Style
Colonial
Section/Subdiv/Development
OLD SHORT HILLS
LISTING UPDATED: 12/06/2025 01:12 PM

Property Details for 61 Taylor Road

StatusSold
MLS #3990080
Days on Market7
Taxes$46,577 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1936
Lot Size1.04 AC / 45,302 SF
CountyEssex County
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Listing Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, ELIZABETH WINTERBOTTOM

Sold By COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC, Maggee Miggins

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Building Information for 61 Taylor Road

Stories-Year Built1936Building Size-Lot Size1.04 AC / 45,302 SF

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$26,350 per month

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Principal and Interest

$22,468

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 61 Taylor Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Middle/Jr High School: MILLBURN
  • Grade School: GLENWOOD
  • High School: MILLBURN
  • Active Days on Market: 12
  • Renovated Year: 2024
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Millburn Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 3306
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: WHITE
  • Town #: 1612.0
  • Street # Display: 61.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 6
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: TAYLOR ROAD
  • Zip Code: 07078-2256
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $46,577
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 2350000.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1612-03306-0000-00002-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Blacktop, Circular, Lighting, Paver Block
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversize Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dishwshr, Disposal, Dryer, KitExhFn, RgOvElec, RgOvGas, SumpPump, Washer, WatrFltr, WtrSftOw, WineRefr
  • Approx Sq Ft: 7906.0
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 2
  • Approximate Lot Size: IRREG 1.04AC
  • Total Acres: 1.04
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1936
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 1211700.0
  • Assessment Land: 1138300.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 3 Units, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Cable TV, Fiber Optic, Garbage Included
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 3 Units, Multi-Zone, Radiant - Hot Water
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Outdoor Kitchen, Patio, Storm Door(s), Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bar-Wet, High Ceilings, Security System, Stereo System, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Slate
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, French Drain, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Soaking Tub, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 4.3
  • # Full Baths: 4
  • # Half Baths: 3
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 16x20
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 12x15
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 17x15
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 16x21
  • # Bedrooms: 6
  • Dining Room Dim: 15x16
  • Easement: No
  • Family Room Dim: 18x19
  • Fireplace Desc: Bedroom 1, Family Room, Library, Living Room
  • # Fireplaces: 4
  • Kitchen Dim: 18x19
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Powder Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Living Room Dim: 18x26
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 17x15
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 17x29
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 14x17
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 14x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfst,DiningRm,Foyer,GarEnter,Kitchen,Library,LivingRm,MudRoom,Office,Pantry,Porch,PowderRm,SittngRm,Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Fireplace, Full Bath, Other Room, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 26
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 5: Office
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 6: Library
  • Other Room 4 Level: First

Property History for 61 Taylor Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 5, 2025

Sold

GSMLS #3990080

$4,610,000—
Dec 1, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1924565616

$4,610,000

+3.4% / yr

Oct 13, 2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3990080

—
Oct 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3990080

$3,895,000—
May 10, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250244071

$2,325,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/05/2025

Sold

GSMLS #3990080

$4,610,000
12/01/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1924565616

$4,610,000

+3.4% / yr

10/13/2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3990080

—
10/01/2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3990080

$3,895,000
05/10/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250244071

$2,325,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 61 Taylor Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,138,300Additions$1,211,700Total$2,350,000
Tax Record2024$46,577 ($3,881 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt6,819 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,819 SqFtStories2Lot Size45,302 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935CountyESSEXAPN12 03306-0000-00002

Schools near 61 Taylor Road

This home is within Millburn Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Hartshorn 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
Hartshorn Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Millburn Middle School
Public6 to 8

Millburn Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Washington School
Public5

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