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    55 Hilltop Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078

    5beds
    4,776sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1953
    0.39 Acres Lot
    $3,825,700 Zestimate®
    $801/sqft
    $-- Estimated rent

    Home value

    $3,825,700

    $3.52M - $4.21M

    Not available

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    What's special

    Proudly perched on a grassy knoll, this classic beauty is ideally situated on a quiet tree-lined street in the highly sought-after Woodfield Estates section of Short Hills, offering complete privacy and a spacious poolside backyard. Renovated to exacting standards by Geiss Custom Builders with a neutral designer palette, high-end finishes and luxurious upgrades including high ceilings and custom millwork throughout. The large open floor plan impresses with a soaring two-story foyer, first floor den, first floor office, several French doors to rear pergolas, three gas fireplaces and a two-story family room next to a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry and high-end appliances. The second floor features a luxurious primary suite that soothes the senses with a cozy gas fireplace, two walk-in closets and a spa-like bath, three additional en-suite bedrooms and a second laundry center. Two expansive and separately accessed third floor areas including a private in-law suite while a wonderful lower level with rec room, media room, laundry center and full bath offers plenty of space for all. Outside the bespoke experience continues on generous grounds with a heated in-ground salt-water pool, large patios for gatherings and a lush private yard for outdoor activities. Thoughtful upgrades include in-ceiling speakers in nearly every room, mudroom with abundant storage and radiantly heated flooring, heated oversized 2-car garage and 36KW generator to ensure that the fun never ends.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Radiant, Electric, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Walk-In Closet, Cathedral Ceiling, High Ceilings, Window Treatments, Security System, Beam Ceilings, Blinds, Drapes, Shades, Bar-Wet, Stereo System
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Yes
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 4,776 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Shingle (Not Wood), Stone, Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.39 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1202501000000019

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1953

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
    • Utilities for property: Electric, Gas-Natural

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Short Hills

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $801/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,271,000
    • Annual tax amount: $45,851
    • Ownership type: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/20/2023Sold$3,200,000+12.3%$670/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3839986 Report a problem
    5/4/2023Pending sale$2,850,000$597/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3839986 Report a problem
    4/28/2023Listed for sale$2,850,000$597/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3839986 Report a problem
    12/14/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Local MLS Report a problem
    11/17/2022Listed for sale$2,850,000+12.9%$597/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3818161 Report a problem
    5/14/2008Sold$2,525,000+165.8%$529/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/2/2003Sold$950,000$199/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$45,851 +1.9%$2,271,000
    2024$45,011 +2%$2,271,000
    2023$44,126 +0.3%$2,271,000
    2022$44,012 +0.4%$2,271,000
    2021$43,830 $2,271,000
    2020$43,830 +1.5%$2,271,000
    2019$43,194 $2,271,000
    2018$43,194 +9.1%$2,271,000
    2017$39,608 +2.3%$2,271,000 +23.5%
    2016$38,707 +4.4%$1,838,800
    2015$37,070 +4.2%$1,838,800
    2014$35,562 +3.3%$1,838,800 +1.5%
    2013$34,414 +2.8%$1,812,200
    2012$33,490 +3%$1,812,200
    2011$32,511 +2.2%$1,812,200
    2010$31,804 +5.2%$1,812,200
    2009$30,246 +5.6%$1,812,200
    2008$28,633 +2.7%$1,812,200
    2007$27,884 $1,812,200 +37.8%
    2006-- $1,315,300 +91.2%
    2005-- $687,900
    2004$13,483 $687,900
    2003-- $687,900
    2002-- $687,900 +224.6%
    2001-- $211,900
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 07078

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: DEERFIELD
    • Middle: MILLBURN
    • High: MILLBURN

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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