8 Sherwood Road

Sold 4/28/25
Sold 4/28/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$4,288,000
6 beds8,478 sqft$506/sqft
8 Sherwood Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.7 acresLot Size
2004Year Built
$506/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

This spectacular stone front custom built home was designed to owners' highest specifications by John James AIA w/ guidance from a Feng Shui master. This home is ideally located on level 0.7 acre lot on quiet street, walking distance (approx 0.6 miles) from the SH train station, downtown, the Middle School & the Papermill Playhouse! This stunning home is western-facing, so it has incredible sunset views, & the home has 8,478 sq ft of living space along w/poured concrete foundation & saltwater pool....This spectacular stone front custom built home was designed to owners' highest specifications by John James AIA w/ guidance from a Feng Shui master. This home is ideally located on level 0.7 acre lot on quiet street, walking distance (approx 0.6 miles) from the SH train station, downtown, the Middle School & the Papermill Playhouse! This stunning home is western-facing, so it has incredible sunset views, & the home has 8,478 sq ft of living space along w/poured concrete foundation & saltwater pool. 1st level features 10' ceilings, a grand 2-story entrance hall, spacious 1st floor in-law suite w/full bath & office w/custom built-ins. Gourmet eat-in kitchen w/center island & top of the line appliances opens to huge 2-story family room w/wood-burning FP. Massive family room has total visibility & easy access to a large bluestone patio, stunning heated saltwater pool w/automatic pool cover, & level, fenced backyard. Attached, heated 3 car garage has easy 1st level access to the kitchen via the mudroom. 2 powder rooms on the 1st level & back stairs. 2nd level has 9' ceilings, luxurious primary bedroom w/2 massive WICs, a bespoke spa-like bath w/shower & soaking tub, radiant heated floors & a 2nd home office, 3 more bedrooms, 2 more full baths & laundry. Beautifully finished LL w/10' ceilings, large rec room w/wet bar, full fridge, nanny's suite w/full bath, exercise room & bonus room, ideal for potential media or golf simulator room. Natural gas generator. Your dream home awaits!
  • Listed by: ARLENE GORMAN GONNELLA • WEICHERT REALTORS
Listing closed: 04/28/2025 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3941574

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

95.7%

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Property Information for 8 Sherwood Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $51,532 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Style: Colonial
  • Directions: Hobart to Hillside to Sherwood
  • Days On Market: 17
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Section/Subdiv/Development: Old Short Hills
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Lot Size: 0.70 AC / 30,492 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: MILLBURN
  • Grade School: HARTSHORN
  • High School: MILLBURN
  • Active Days on Market: 17
  • Renovated Year: 2014
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Millburn Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1505
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1612.0
  • Street # Display: 8.0
  • In-Law Suite: Yes
  • In-Law Suite Description: Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Sherwood Rd
  • Zip Code: 07078-2039
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: $51,532
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 2600000.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1612-01505-0000-00025-0000-
  • 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: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop, Circular
  • # Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CentVac, CookGas, Dishwshr, Disposal, Dryer, GenBltIn, KitExhFn, Microwav, Refrig, SumpPump, OvnWGas, Washer, WineRefr
  • Approx Sq Ft: 8478.0
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 25
  • Approximate Lot Size: 131XIRR .7019 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.7
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 2004
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 1636100.0
  • Assessment Land: 963900.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Included
  • Utilities: All Underground, Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air, Humidifier on Furnace, Multi-Zone, Radiant - Electric
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
  • Amenities: Pool-Outdoor, Storage
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Gunite, Heated, In-Ground Pool
  • Exterior Description: Stone, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: BarWet, Blinds, CODetect, AlrmFire, CeilHigh, SecurSys, SmokeDet, SoakTub, WlkInCls, WndwTret
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Stone, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, French Drain, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Soaking Tub, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 5.2
  • # Full Baths: 5
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 21x17
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 17x15
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 15x14
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 15x10
  • # Bedrooms: 6
  • Dining Room Dim: 14x14
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 31x16
  • Fireplace Desc: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 15x18
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Exercise Room, Media Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Den Dim: 15x19
  • Den Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 16x15
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 15x13
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 14x15
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 15x19
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 32x36
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1Bedroom,BathOthr,DiningRm,FamilyRm,Foyer,GarEnter,Kitchen,LivingRm,MudRoom,Office,OutEntrn,Pantry,PowderRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, Office
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 14
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 5: Office
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 6: Rec Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: Basement
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 8 Sherwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 28, 2025

Sold

GSMLS #3941574

$4,288,000—
Apr 1, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557579452

$4,288,000—
Feb 1, 2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3941574

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/28/2025

Sold

GSMLS #3941574

$4,288,000
04/01/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557579452

$4,288,000
02/01/2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3941574

—

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Public Records for 8 Sherwood Road

Taxable ValueLand$963,900Additions$1,636,100Total$2,600,000
Tax Record2025$52,494 ($4,374 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt5,502 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,502 SqFtStories2Lot Size30,575 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2004Year Renovated2004CountyESSEXAPN12-01505-0000-00025

Schools near 8 Sherwood 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

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: 8 Sherwood Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078
$4,288,000
6
8,478
30,492
2 Sherwood Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078
–
–
–
2,664
31,816
16 Sherwood Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078
$2,165,000
6
5,445
29,185
7 Sherwood Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078
$2,240,000
5
–
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37 Hillside Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078
$1,620,000
6
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38,332
11 Sherwood Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078
$2,720,000
5
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