Exceptional Center Hall Colonial nestled in the highly sought-after Knollwood section of Short Hills, just blocks from vibrant downtown Millburn, Midtown Direct trains to New York City, and top-rated Millburn schools. Filled with natural light, the living room features newer windows, a classic wood-burning fireplace and elegant French doors opening to a den or home office. The den offers newly installed carpeting, recessed lighting and walls of windows overlooking the beautiful front and back yards. The formal dining room is rich in timeless charm with chair rail molding and abundant sunlight. The beautifully updated eat-in kitchen showcases white cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, breakfast island, separate dining area + direct access to the sunroom, private backyard with breezeway 2-car garage. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features hardwood floors, walk-in cedar closet and a newly renovated bath with sleek finishes and floating vanity. Additional bedrooms are bright and generously sized with hardwood floors and ample closet space, while the updated hall bath is finished in travertine marble. The 3rd floor adds two flexible rooms perfect for bedrooms, offices, or guest space. The freshly painted lower level provides new carpeting, exceptional storage, utility space + walkout access. With extensive updates + unbeatable location near shopping, dining, transportation and Newark Airport, 85 Whitney Rd offers the best of refined suburban living
Under contract
$1,849,000
85 Whitney Rd, Millburn Twp., NJ 07078
5beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic wood-burning fireplacePrivate backyardRecessed lightingFreshly painted lower levelBreakfast islandHardwood floorsFilled with natural light
- 42 days |
- 220 |
- 2 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Simon Westfall-kwong 917-774-9242,
Exp Realty, Llc
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4027626
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 16 x 10
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 325
- Dimensions: 25 x 13
Basement
- Features: Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
Heating
- 2 Units, Baseboard - Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- 2 Units, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Bedroom/Office, Rec Room, Breakfast, Storage Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Yes,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Detached Garage, See Remarks
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70 x 110
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1612012040000000110000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood Shingle
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Knollwood
Location
- Region: Short Hills
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,118,700
- Annual tax amount: $22,227
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Exclusions: N/A
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Contingent | $1,849,000 |
Source: eXp Realty #26014515 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2026 | Pending sale | $1,849,000 |
Source:  GSMLS #4027626 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,849,000+134.3% |
Source: GSMLS #4027626 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2010 | Sold | $789,000-3.7% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2010 | Listed for sale | $819,000 |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #2786780 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,227 +1.9% | $1,100,900 |
| 2024 | $21,820 +2% | $1,100,900 |
| 2023 | $21,390 +0.3% | $1,100,900 |
| 2022 | $21,335 +0.4% | $1,100,900 |
| 2021 | $21,247 | $1,100,900 |
| 2020 | $21,247 +98.2% | $1,100,900 |
| 2019 | $10,723 | $1,100,900 |
| 2018 | $10,723 -36.9% | $1,100,900 |
| 2017 | $16,995 +2.3% | $1,100,900 +39.5% |
| 2016 | $16,608 +4.4% | $789,000 |
| 2015 | $15,906 +4.2% | $789,000 |
| 2014 | $15,259 +1.8% | $789,000 |
| 2013 | $14,983 +2.8% | $789,000 |
| 2012 | $14,581 -4.6% | $789,000 |
| 2011 | $15,284 +2.3% | $789,000 -8.9% |
| 2010 | $14,947 +5.2% | $865,900 |
| 2009 | $14,202 +5.7% | $865,900 |
| 2008 | $13,431 +2% | $865,900 |
| 2007 | $13,170 | $865,900 +36.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $633,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $633,000 |
| 2004 | $12,157 | $633,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $633,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $633,000 +265.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $173,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 07078
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Washington SchoolGrades: 5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Millburn Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Millburn Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hartshorn
- Middle: Millburn
- High: Millburn
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- New Jersey
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- 07078
- 85 Whitney Rd
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