20 Birch Ln

Short Hills, NJ 07078

$2,325,000
Last Sold Price
6
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Sold 1/29/21
Sold 1/29/21

Description

Perched on over an acre of lush greens and an ultra private street, this stunning 6 BR, 3 bath residence is truly quintessential Old Short Hills. The luxurious home offers sweeping views, natural sunlight, an expansive LR and DR plus a custom built wine room on the main floor. Walls of windows and a butler's pantry enhance the extraordinary epicurean kitchen with industrial grade appliances, soapstone countertops and an exquisite center island crafted from 100-year old reclaimed barn beams. Sip your...Perched on over an acre of lush greens and an ultra private street, this stunning 6 BR, 3 bath residence is truly quintessential Old Short Hills. The luxurious home offers sweeping views, natural sunlight, an expansive LR and DR plus a custom built wine room on the main floor. Walls of windows and a butler's pantry enhance the extraordinary epicurean kitchen with industrial grade appliances, soapstone countertops and an exquisite center island crafted from 100-year old reclaimed barn beams. Sip your coffee in the sunny breakfast area. The spectacular yard includes a stone patio, fenced-in gardens, koi pond and a handcrafted stone firepit. Upstairs features six versatile bedrooms including a third floor with home office. Minutes from award winning schools, NYC train, shopping and dining.

Listing Agent

  1. Maggee Miggins

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Property Details for 20 Birch Lane

Style
Colonial
Directions
Old Short Hills Road to Jefferson Ave to Birch Lane
Days On Market
55
Primary Style
Colonial
LISTING UPDATED: 01/30/2022 03:04 AM

Property Details for 20 Birch Lane

StatusSold
MLS #3672063
Days on Market55
Taxes$35,776 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1923
Lot Size1.12 AC / 48,787 SF
CountyEssex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2%

Location

Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, AMY BURAKOVSKY

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Building Information for 20 Birch Lane

Stories-Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size1.12 AC / 48,787 SF

Payment Calculator

$14,313 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,332

Property Taxes

$2,981

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 20 Birch Lane

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: MILLBURN
  • Grade School: HARTSHORN
  • High School: MILLBURN
  • Active Days on Market: 57
  • Renovated Year: 2015
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Millburn Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 2306
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: White
  • Town #: 1612.0
  • Street # Display: 20.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 6
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: BIRCH LN
  • Zip Code: 07078-3219
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: $35,776
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1853700.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1612-02306-0000-00020-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Gravel
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Loft Storage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, Dishwshr, Dryer, KitExhFn, RgOvGas, Refrig, Washer, WineRefr
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 20
  • Approximate Lot Size: 1.12
  • Total Acres: 1.12
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1923
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 730400.0
  • Assessment Land: 1123300.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Attic Fan, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Cable TV, Garbage Included
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone, Radiators - Hot Water
  • Fuel Type: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Clapboard, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Open Porch(es), Patio, Storage Shed, Storm Window(s), Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bar-Wet, Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Drapes, Fire Alarm Sys, Security System, Smoke Detector, Stereo System, Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Slab, Unfinished
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower And Tub
  • # Baths: 3.1
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 14x12
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 20x12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 13x11
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 11x10
  • # Bedrooms: 6
  • Dining Room Dim: 15x15
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 21x17
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, See Remarks
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 17x13
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Office, Storage Room
  • Living Room Dim: 25x15
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 16x15
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 16x14
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 12x11
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: BathMain,Breakfst,DiningRm,Vestibul,FamilyRm,Foyer,Kitchen,LivingRm,MudRoom,Pantry,PowderRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Attic
  • # Rooms: 17
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 5: Office
  • Other Room 3 Level: First

Property History for 20 Birch Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 29, 2021

Sold

GSMLS #3672063

$2,325,000—
Jan 13, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #692445276

$2,325,000—
Jan 13, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1454459852

$2,325,000—
Oct 15, 2020

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3672063

$2,495,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/29/2021

Sold

GSMLS #3672063

$2,325,000
01/13/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #692445276

$2,325,000
01/13/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1454459852

$2,325,000
10/15/2020

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3672063

$2,495,000

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

Public Records for 20 Birch Lane

Taxable ValueLand$1,123,300Additions$730,400Total$1,853,700
Tax Record2024$36,740 ($3,062 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,365 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,365 SqFtStories2Lot Size48,787 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923CountyESSEXAPN12 02306-0000-00020

Schools near 20 Birch Lane

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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