NOT LISTED FOR SALE

144 Forest Dr Short Hills, NJ 07078

Estimated Value: $3,383,922 - $4,860,000

6 Beds
6 Baths
8,400 Sq Ft
$508/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 12, 2016

Last sale price $2,900,000 $345 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $28,576/month

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Custom Home
  • Deck
  • Hartshorn Elementary School Rated A+
  • Lake View
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of August 2016

Custom home designed by Michael Graves NYC in 2008 with beautiful flow and located in highly desirable OSH. Luxurious Waterworks bathrooms, 11ft ceilings, custom mahogany windows, gourmet kitchen, Circa Lighting, modern wainscoting, nickel hardware, artistic masonry fireplaces, stair hall & bannister, finished basement with exercise room, rec room & game room. Specialized heating system, professionally designed landscaping and blue stone & brick patio with water feature and generator. This special home combines the essence of historic homes with a unique post-modern design. Unparalleled neighborhood: Old Short Hills by South Pond, yet close to downtown, all top-rated Millburn schools, including Hartshorn Elementary (#3 in country) and the Short Hills train station for a quick commute to NYC.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ELIZABETH WINTERBOTTOM

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY Listed on: 04/05/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

DEIRDRE J. CHASSMAN

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $57,072

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 0.56 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • Paver Block

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 8,400 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Sound System
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Game Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Home Gym
  • Lake Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Stone
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Front Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Hartshorn Elementary School
  • Millburn Middle School
  • Millburn High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Water Tap or Transfer Fee
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1612-03005-0000-00008-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$57,072

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Custom Home
  • Primary Style: Custom Home
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Easements Description: Left Side
  • Exclusions: See Listing Agent
  • Street Number Display: 144
  • Directions: Forest Drive by Western & South Pond
  • I D: 4613953
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 1
  • Section Subdiv Development: Old Short Hills
  • First Name: ELIZABETH
  • First Name3: DEIRDRE J.
  • First Name4: JUDITH
  • Last Name: WINTERBOTTOM
  • Last Name3: CHASSMAN
  • Last Name4: DANIELS
  • Office Phone4: 973-376-8188
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Stone, Marble, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Generator-Built-In, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Softener-Own, Disposal, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: SoakTub, Bar-Wet, Beam Ceilings, StallShw, Walk-In Closet, Fire Alarm Sys, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector, High Ceilings, Skylight, Stereo System, Cathedral Ceiling
  • Number Rooms: 18
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Sitting 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: Stall Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Bathrooms: 4.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Exercise Room, Storage Room, Rec Room, Office, GameRoom, Utility Room, Bath Main
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Pantry, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 20x15
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 23x15
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 14x12
  • Other Room1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 10x13
  • Other Room2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 3: Office
  • Other Room3 Dim: 14x14
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: SittngRm
  • Other Room4 Dim: 16x14
  • Other Room4 Level: Second
  • Level 1 Rooms: Porch, Family Room, Kitchen, Powder Room, Foyer, Office, Library, Dining Room, Living Room, Pantry, Entrance Vestibule
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Office, Bath Main, SittngRm
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 8400
  • Phone: 908-273-2991

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stone, Brick, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Deck, Open Porch(es), Storage Shed, Thermal Windows/Doors, Patio, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Curbs, Storm Window(s)
  • Roof Description: Slate

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Built-In Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: Paver Block, Blacktop, Circular

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Radiant - Hot Water, Multi-Zone, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Water Charge Extra, Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: HARTSHORN
  • Middle School: MILLBURN
  • High School: MILLBURN
  • High School: MILLBURN
  • Middle Jr High School: MILLBURN

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: IRREG
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 1890000
  • Assessed Land Value: 820000
  • Assessment: 2711300
  • Easement: Yes
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Lake/Water View, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 8
  • Total Acres: 0.56
  • Zoning: Residential

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 57072
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1612-03005-0000-00008-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.105
  • Tax Rate Year: 2015
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: HARTSHORN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2016
Closed on
Aug 5, 2016
Sold by
Winterbottom Gary and Winterbottom Elizabeth
Bought by
Mckinney Thomas Aston and Mckinney Sabina Pancu
Seller's Agent
ELIZABETH WINTERBOTTOM
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Buyer's Agent
DEIRDRE J. CHASSMAN
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
List Price
$3,395,000
Sold Price
$2,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$495,000
-14.58%
Total Days on Market
53
Current Estimated Value
$4,267,974

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,367,974
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.35%
Original Mortgage
$2,320,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,903,202
Interest Rate
3.44%
Estimated Equity
$2,314,526

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2005

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mckinney Thomas Aston $2,900,000 Agent For Chicago Title
-- $1,500,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mckinney Sabina $2,320,000
Previous Owner Winterbottom Elizabeth K $1,525
Previous Owner Winterbottom Gary $935,000
Previous Owner Winterottomjr Gary L $2,500
Previous Owner Winterbottom Gary L $2,750,000
Previous Owner Winterbottom Gary $250,000
Previous Owner Winterbottom Gary $1,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2016 08/12/16 Sold $2,900,000 -14.6% $345 / Sq Ft
05/28/2016 05/28/16 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2016 04/05/16 For Sale $3,395,000 -- $404 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2024 $56,235 $2,888,600 $1,039,500 $1,849,100
2022 $55,861 $2,875,000 $1,039,500 $1,835,500
2021 $55,718 $2,875,000 $1,039,500 $1,835,500
2020 $55,373 $2,875,000 $1,039,500 $1,835,500
2019 $55,488 $2,875,000 $1,039,500 $1,835,500
2018 $55,198 $2,902,100 $1,039,500 $1,862,600
2017 $53,863 $2,902,100 $1,039,500 $1,862,600
2016 $58,401 $2,711,300 $820,400 $1,890,900
2015 $57,073 $2,711,300 $820,400 $1,890,900
2014 $54,660 $2,711,300 $820,400 $1,890,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    ELIZABETH WINTERBOTTOM

    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    DEIRDRE J. CHASSMAN

    PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

  • Judith Daniels

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Judith Daniels

    PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

    (973) 943-5440

    28 in this area

    79 Total Sales

    Judith Daniels
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3295431

Garden State MLS

APN: 12-03005-0000-00008

New Jersey Essex County Short Hills 07078

144 Forest Dr, Short Hills, NJ

This home is located at 144 Forest Dr, Short Hills, NJ 07078 since 05 April 2016 and is currently estimated at $4,267,974, approximately $508 per square foot. This property was built in 2008. 144 Forest Dr is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Hartshorn Elementary School, Millburn Middle School, and Millburn High School.

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