$3,850,000
PENDING

126 Fairfield Dr Short Hills, NJ 07078

Estimated payment $25,723/month

Total Views 20,409
6 Beds
7 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Deerfield Elementary School Rated A+
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Sited in the prestigious Fairfield section of Short Hills, this stunning custom home blends timeless architecture with modern sophistication. Soaring 9-foot ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and exquisite millwork set a tone of effortless elegance throughout. With six spacious bedrooms, five full and two half baths, and beautifully proportioned living areas, every space feels both luxurious and welcoming. Thoughtful details abound gas and wood-burning fireplaces, radiant-heated baths, refined lighting, and a built-in sound system add warmth and comfort to daily living. Kohler generator, four-zone heating and cooling ensure year-round ease. Step outside to expansive bluestone terraces overlooking a large heated pool, surrounded by manicured grounds and graceful stone walls perfect for entertaining or quiet relaxation. The serene primary suite offers a private retreat with a dressing room, walk-in closet, and beautifully designed bath. The walk-out lower level features an additional bedroom, pool bath, playroom, gym, and generous storage. Additional highlights include a three-car garage with dumbwaiter, paver driveway, and large cedar closet. Enjoy top-rated Millburn schools, nearby shopping, parks, and easy NYC access an exceptional lifestyle in one of New Jersey's most desirable neighborhoods.

Listing Agent

JOANNA PARKER-LENTZ

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Brokerage Phone: 973-699-4388 Listed on: 11/12/2025

Co-Listing Agent

JODI RUBENSTEIN

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Brokerage Phone: 973-699-4388

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $63,737

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 22,651 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Sound System
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Bedroom in Basement

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio
  • Storage Shed
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

  • Deerfield Elementary School
  • Millburn Middle School
  • Millburn High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Filtration System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1612-04205-0000-00024-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$63,737

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0.52 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Directions: Old Short Hills Road to Fairfield Drive
  • I D: 5395358
  • Section Subdiv Development: Fairfield
  • Attribution Contact: 973-699-4388
  • MLS Status: Under Contract
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Dining Room, Gas Fireplace, Kitchen, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 4
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Wall Oven(s) - Gas, Washer, Water Filter, Wine Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cedar Closets, Fire Alarm Sys, High Ceilings, Security System, Smoke Detector, Stereo System, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub
  • Bathrooms: 5.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Basement Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Exercise Room, MudRoom, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: Second
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 21x27
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 22x30
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Office
  • Other Room1 Dim: 18x19
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 18x22
  • Other Room2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room3 Dim: 17x19
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Exercise Room
  • Other Room4 Dim: 14x23
  • Other Room4 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Pantry, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Patio, Storage Shed, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In-Ground Pool
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage, Oversize Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width

Utilities

  • Cooling: 4+ Units, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 4+ Units, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water

Schools

  • High School: MILLBURN
  • Middle Jr High School: MILLBURN

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: IRR .516AC
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.52

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 63737
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1612-04205-0000-00024-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.982
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: DEERFIELD

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $63,737 $3,215,800 $796,200 $2,419,600
2024 $62,901 $3,215,800 $796,200 $2,419,600
2023 $62,483 $3,215,800 $796,200 $2,419,600
2022 $62,483 $3,215,800 $796,200 $2,419,600
2021 $62,322 $3,215,800 $796,200 $2,419,600
2020 $61,936 $3,215,800 $796,200 $2,419,600
2019 $62,065 $3,215,800 $796,200 $2,419,600
2018 $61,165 $3,215,800 $796,200 $2,419,600
2017 $59,685 $3,215,800 $796,200 $2,419,600
2016 $56,004 $2,600,000 $451,600 $2,148,400
2015 $54,730 $2,600,000 $451,600 $2,148,400
2014 $52,416 $2,600,000 $451,600 $2,148,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/06/2026 03/06/26 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2025 11/12/25 For Sale $3,850,000 -- --
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $2,600,000 None Available
Deed $2,402,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,950,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,000,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3997742

Garden State MLS

APN: 12-04205-0000-00024

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