$2,255,373Average Value$833Average Price per Sq Ft45Homes For Sale
Affluent train town with two identities, plus arts and shopping
Millburn consistently ranks as having one of the top public-school districts in the state, making this NYC bedroom community an attractive option for many families.
Millburn is a township with two identities. On the one hand, Millburn is a quaint, walkable section with a thriving downtown and smaller homes. Its other half is Short Hills, an unincorporated community within the less dense northern part, home to the eponymous upscale mall and multimillion-dollar properties. Both towns share a school district and community amenities.
Donna Shaw is an experienced Weichert agent from Short Hills. “I’ve lived here for 26 years and my children went through the school system. [The area] has the convenience to NYC, and I love that it’s a caring community where everyone looks to help everybody.” There are also two direct trains to the city and Paper Mill Playhouse, a nationally recognized regional theater company.
Greetings to Millburn Painted Wall Art Mural
An aerial view of the neighborhood of Millburn, located in Northern New Jersey.
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From compact lots to multimillion-dollar mansions
Short Hills and Millburn are distinct in additional ways, from maintaining separate zip codes and post offices to the types of housing available. The Short Hills section offers bigger homes with more privacy, characterized by hilly, windy roads and tree thickets. New construction is more common, although colonials are the most popular in both towns. Property taxes are higher here than in Millburn due to larger properties on more land.
Millburn is denser with smaller homes on smaller lots. “If someone walks walkability, they want Millburn,” Shaw notes. In fact, many parts are within walking distance of Main Street, Millburn train station and Millburn Public Library, with more sidewalks as well.
The median price for both towns is $1.7 million, however single-family starter homes in Millburn start around $700,000 and go up to about $1.4 million. By comparison, single-family homes start closer to $1 million in Short Hills and can reach $5 million for a custom home on more than an acre.
Many streets in Millburn, NJ, feature a variety of home types, often changing from lot to lot.
The most popular home type in Millburn, NJ is the Colonial style as show here
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District ranks among the best in NJ
Niche ranks the entire district an A plus and places it third in the state. There are about 4,800 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. There are six elementary schools serving Millburn and Short Hills. Students from both towns feed into Washington School for fifth grade, then Millburn Middle School and Millburn High School. The latter has a reputation for its academic rigor and Great Schools gives it a nine out of 10 for test scores and college readiness. The high school also offers Chinese as part of its world language program, plus a robotics team and fencing club. The schools also reflect greater diversity than neighboring towns, with about 40 percent identifying as Asian.
A percentage of the district attends private schools. Options include the Pingry School in Short Hills and Basking Ridge for grades kindergarten through 12, Newark Academy in Livingston for grades six through 12, Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy in Livingston for pre-kindergarten through eighth and Oratory Preparatory School in Summit, a Catholic school for boys in grades seven through 12.
Millburn Middle School Front Entrance
Entrance to Millburn Sr High School
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Community pool, golf course and Olmstead-designed park
Taylor Park is in downtown Millburn, a Frederick Law Olmstead-designed green space with walking trails, pond and a playground. It also holds summer concerts. Gero Park is in Short Hills, where residents enjoy the Millburn Township Community Pool and Par 3 golf course. South Mountain Reservation covers part of Millburn, a 2,000-acre park that includes the conservation-focused Turtle Back Zoo, a swan paddleboat pond and Regatta Playground, which overlooks the pond and is anchored by a replica pirate ship.
Gero Park in Millburn has a basketball court, sports fields, a pool, playground and golf course.
Taylor Park Rainbow Colorful Children Figures at Play
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Thriving Main Street plus additional business districts
There are five business districts around Short Hills and Millburn. Downtown Millburn is at the core and includes the lively Main Street and surrounding streets. Millburn Deli is perhaps the best-known business, a neighborhood fixture dating back to 1946 that’s become a destination for its specialty deli sandwiches. Liv Breads Bakery is a busy spot for fresh artisan bread and baked goods. Trader Joe’s is in town for groceries and nearby Morris Turnpike offers additional retail shopping. Of note, the Mall at Short Hills is a North Jersey destination, offering 140 upscale shops. An Eataly location will be opening there in the near future.
Goldberg's Famous Deli of Millburn
The impossible choices at locally heralded Liv Breads Artisan Bakery and Coffee Bar in Millburn.
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Two NYC train stations
Millburn is 19 miles from Midtown and includes a train station in the heart of town. It's literally a short walk from Main Street, South Mountain Reservation and Millburn Public Library. Midtown direct trains to NYC take about 45 minutes. Short Hills also has its own train station with direct trains.
Millburn Train Station Platform and NJ Transit Train
The Short Hills train station has plentiful parking, but there's a dedicated passenger drop-off area for your convenience
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Gero Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Taylor Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Old Short Hills Park
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary
Trails
Fox Hill Reserve
South Mountain Reservation
Dog Park
Fishing
Picnic Area
Crescent Park
Transit
Airport
Newark Liberty International
21 min drive
Train
Short Hills
Train
Millburn
Bus
Essex St & Holmes St
Bus
Main St & Church St
Bus
Millburn Ave & Vauxhall Rd
Bus
Main St & East Willow St
Bus
Millburn Ave & Lackawanna Pl
Bus
Millburn Ave & Myrtle Ave
Bus
Main St & Mechanic St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Millburn
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Millburn, NJ sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Millburn, NJ over the last 12 months is $2,104,263, up 13% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This stunning home boasts striking curb appeal highlighted by a custom wood front door flanked by matching side panels. Offering 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, this gorgeous colonial perfectly blends classic sophistication with modern luxury, all in a prime location. An expansive layout offers refined living with a formal living room, gas fireplace and custom built-ins, formal dining room featuring a
Welcome to 15 Wordsworth Road! Nestled in the coveted Poets Section of Short Hills, this exquisite five-bedroom, four-bathroom custom home offers an unparalleled blend of traditional charm and modern amenities.Renovated and expanded in 2006, this home is designed for both luxury and comfort, highlighting spacious living areas and thoughtful details throughout. The main floor boasts a bright and
Designed by award-winning architect Thomas Baio and interior designer Karen Wolf of K+Co Living, this stunning new construction home in Short Hills checks all the boxes! Tucked away in the prestigious Poet Section, this newly constructed 7-bedroom, 7.1-bath home delivers exceptional design and luxurious living across four finished levels. A dramatic front foyer, framed by stunning Marvin glass
Premier location, generous spaces and historic architectural details make this home truly special. Ideally situated in the heart of Millburn and less than one mile to the vibrant downtown and trains to NYC, with the blue-ribbon Wyoming elementary school just steps away, this colonial features four spacious bedrooms and three and a half baths. From the inviting open front porch, step into a large
Welcome to 40 Winding Way, a spacious home in Short Hills. This home has been cherished by just one owner and is ready to welcome its next chapter. Featuring five generous bedrooms and four bathrooms, this home offers ample space for everyone to spread out and enjoy.Step inside to discover a layout that effortlessly blends comfort and style. The living spaces are perfect for both relaxation and
Make your home at Harth. This boutique luxury residential building featuring unique one, two and two bedroom + den rental homes in downtown Millburn has been thoughtfully designed from the inside out. Residents will enjoy ultra-stylish and functional living spaces surrounded by hospitality-inspired indoor and outdoor amenitiesallowing you to create your everyday getaway.Walkable and
This charming side hall colonial is bathed in natural light, boasting sun-drenched rooms and a white kitchen with newer appliances. The first floor offers a well appointed layout, including a convenient powder room, a spacious kitchen, a formal dining room, a cozy living room and a functional office space or den. Access the delightful deck through sliding doors, which overlook a flat fully fenced
Welcome to Short Hills Gardens our community is located in a convenient location near fine shopping and dinning. Short Hills Gardens features studios,1 and 2 bedrooms with heat and hot water included.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
23,167
Median Age
42
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$239,287
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$229,953
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
College Graduates
85.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
54.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
9''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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