8 Cross Gates

Short Hills, NJ 07078

$2,295,000
Price
6
Beds
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Description

Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Short Hills, this picturesque 6 bed, 3 full and 2 half bath Colonial offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and location. Set on .42 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the home features plenty of space for work and play, an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining, & a convenient 2-car attached garage. An inviting foyer welcomes you to the 1st level, featuring a formal living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, family room,...Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Short Hills, this picturesque 6 bed, 3 full and 2 half bath Colonial offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and location. Set on .42 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the home features plenty of space for work and play, an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining, & a convenient 2-car attached garage. An inviting foyer welcomes you to the 1st level, featuring a formal living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, family room, office, powder room, and mudroom. The family room opens through sliding glass doors to a bluestone patio overlooking the private backyard. Mature landscaping, a built-in propane grill, playset, & flat driveway with a basketball hoop create an ideal setting for play & outdoor entertaining. The 2nd level offers 4 beds & 2 baths, including the primary suite with a renovated bath, walk-in closet & private balcony. 3rd level features 2 additional beds & a full bath, providing flexibility for guests or home offices. Lower level offers space for recreation, exercise, laundry, storage & a powder room. Recent improvements include newer windows throughout, renovated baths, custom closets, water softener & RO systems, & more. Portable generator hookup. Zoned for highly desirable Deerfield Elementary and Millburn's top-rated schools, with convenient access to major highways, The Mall at Short Hills, Newark Liberty International Airport, South Mountain Reservation, & Midtown Direct trains to NYC.
  1. Listed by JUDITH DANIELS • PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

Property Details for 8 Cross Gates

Style
Colonial
Directions
Old Short Hills Road to Farley to Cross Gates
Days On Market
4
Primary Style
Colonial
Section/Subdiv/Development
Deerfield
LISTING UPDATED: 06/07/2026 03:30 PM

Property Details for 8 Cross Gates

StatusActive
MLS #4032086
Days on Market6
Taxes$31,670 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1937
Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,295 SF
CountyEssex County
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Location

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Building Information for 8 Cross Gates

Stories-Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,295 SF

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$14,075 per month

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$11,436

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Property Information for 8 Cross Gates

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Address Included: Y
  • Middle/Jr High School: MILLBURN
  • Grade School: DEERFIELD
  • High School: MILLBURN
  • Active Days on Market: 4
  • Renovated Year: 2022
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Millburn Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1401
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1612.0
  • Street # Display: 8.0
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Cross Gates
  • Zip Code: 07078-2106
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: $31,670
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1568600.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1612-01401-0000-00042-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2025
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Additional Parking, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer, Water Softener-Own
  • Lot Description: Irregular Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 42
  • Approximate Lot Size: IRREG .4178AC
  • Total Acres: 0.42
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1937
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 785000.0
  • Assessment Land: 783600.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Alarm Sys, Security System, Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Carpeting, See Remarks, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle, Flat
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Bilco-Style Door, Finished-Partially
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.2
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 18x14
  • # Bedrooms: 6
  • Dining Room Dim: 18x13
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 18x15
  • Fireplace Desc: Gas Fireplace, Living Room
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 17x12
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Exercise Room, Laundry Room, Powder Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Living Room Dim: 22x14
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: DiningRm,FamilyRm,Foyer,GarEnter,Kitchen,LivingRm,Office,PowderRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4+Bedrms,BathMain,BathOthr,SeeRem
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 13

Property History for 8 Cross Gates

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 3, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4032086

$2,295,000—
Oct 29, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1478024930

$1,687,500

+3.0% / yr

Oct 29, 2021

Sold

GSMLS #3733256

$1,687,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/03/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4032086

$2,295,000
10/29/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1478024930

$1,687,500

+3.0% / yr

10/29/2021

Sold

GSMLS #3733256

$1,687,500

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

Public Records for 8 Cross Gates

Taxable ValueLand$783,600Additions$785,000Total$1,568,600
Tax Record2024$31,090 ($2,591 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,480 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,480 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,199 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937CountyESSEXAPN12 01401-0000-00042

Schools near 8 Cross Gates

This home is within Millburn Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Deerfield 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
Deerfield 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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More information about 8 Cross Gates, Short Hills, NJ 07078

8 Cross Gates is a single family home for sale in Short Hills, NJ 07078. This property was listed for sale on June 3, 2026 by PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR, it's currently listed at $2,295,000. It has been on the market for a total of 6 days and was last sold on October 29, 2021. This listing's school district is Millburn Township School District. Nearby schools include Deerfield Elementary School, Millburn Middle School and Millburn Sr High School. 8 Cross Gates is a 6-bed, 5-bath, single family home built in 1937.

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