$4,950,000

21 Hardwell Rd Short Hills, NJ 07078

Estimated payment $30,216/month

Total Views 1,084
6 Beds
6 Baths
6,745 Sq Ft
$734 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Custom Home
  • Recreation Room
  • Deerfield Elementary School Rated A+
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

If you value privacy & the serenity of nature, combined w/the luxury of innovative contemporary design, this handsome & stately 6BR, 4.2 Bath, Center Hall Colonial is for you. Overlooking the So. Mountain Reservation from high above the neighboring homes, this one-of-a-kind residence combines the lifestye of today, while blending the elegance of the past. Large 3 storey addition with 2nd floor deck connecting all 3 levels with a staircase tower, was designed by award-winning architect Shelton Mindel & Associates in Manhattan. Entertaining is a dream in this tastefully renovated & expanded home w/heated pool, separate spa area, electronic pool cover, bluestone patios, upper deck, delightful screened porch off of the great room and the living room, + a whole house Generac generator. Special features include: handsome moldings, hardwood floors, 5 gas fireplaces, walls of windows & unique lighting. The yard offers the ideal 'staycation' vibe w/outdoor shower & changing room, The ground level basement has room for everyone w/billiards room, playroom, card room, a full bath and half bath and plenty of storage. The property is has beautiful, flowering trees, bushes, extensive outdoor lighting & mature landscaping, all on .8 of an acre. This hidden gem awaits your visit.

Listing Agent

KAREN E. BIGOS

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC Brokerage Phone: 201-417-1600 Listed on: 09/16/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $48,899

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 81 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R-4

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Inside Entrance
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 6,745 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Sound System
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Blinds
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Family Room with entrance to outdoor space
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bidet
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • French Drain

Home Security

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

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Storage Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Standard Electricity
  • Generator Hookup
  • Water Tap or Transfer Fee
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1612-02503-0000-00031-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Community Details

Amenities

  • Billiard Room

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$48,899

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial, Custom Home
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Year Built Description: Standing
  • County Name: Essex
  • Street Number Display: 21
  • Directions: Old Short Hills Rd to Glen Ave or to Farley Road to Hardwell Rd. Driveway is at the end of the cul-de-sac. House is not visible from the street.
  • I D: 5377239
  • Modified: 2025-09-22
  • Number Images: 47
  • Section Subdiv Development: Farley Road
  • Attribution Contact: 201-417-1600
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Stone, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Gas Fireplace
  • Number of Fireplaces: 5
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Generator-Built-In, Generator-Hookup, Microwave Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Sump Pump, Wall Oven(s) - Electric, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Bidet, Blinds, Drapes, Fire Alarm Sys, High Ceilings, Security System, Skylight, Smoke Detector, Stereo System, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
  • Number Rooms: 15
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Bidet, Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 4.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, French Drain, Full, Walkout
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • In Law Suite: Yes
  • In Law Suite Description: Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 26x9
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 26x16
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Foyer
  • Other Room1 Dim: 15x11
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 14x11
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: Great Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 38x22
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Screened Patio/Porch
  • Other Room4 Dim: 29x16
  • Other Room4 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Breakfast Room, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Pantry, Powder Room, Screened
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, OutEntrn, Porch
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 6745
  • Ground Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main, GameRoom, GarEnter, Outside Entrance, Powder Room, Rec Room, Utility Room

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Curbs, Deck, Enclosed Porch(es), Metal Fence, OutDrKit, Patio, Storage Shed, Storm Window(s), Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, FencVnyl
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Heated, In-Ground Pool, Outdoor Pool
  • Roof Description: Slate

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage, Garage Door Opener, InEntrnc
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 6
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 3 Units, Ceiling Fan, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 3 Units, Baseboard - Hotwater, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
  • Water Heater: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Billiards Room, Pool-Outdoor

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: IRREG .81 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 1642600
  • Assessed Land Value: 824600
  • Assessment: 2467200
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Backs to Park Land, Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Identifier: 31
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Zoning: R-4

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Tax Info

  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 48899
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1612-02503-0000-00031-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.982
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: DEERFIELD

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $48,258 $2,467,200 $824,600 $1,642,600
2024 $48,258 $2,467,200 $824,600 $1,642,600
2022 $47,938 $2,467,200 $824,600 $1,642,600
2021 $47,814 $2,467,200 $824,600 $1,642,600
2020 $47,518 $2,467,200 $824,600 $1,642,600
2019 $47,617 $2,467,200 $824,600 $1,642,600
2018 $46,926 $2,467,200 $824,600 $1,642,600
2017 $45,791 $2,467,200 $824,600 $1,642,600
2016 $55,392 $2,571,600 $724,000 $1,847,600
2015 $54,132 $2,571,600 $724,000 $1,847,600
2014 $51,843 $2,571,600 $724,000 $1,847,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2025 09/16/25 For Sale $4,950,000 -- $734 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3987526

Garden State MLS

APN: 12-02503-0000-00031

New Jersey Essex County Short Hills 07078

21 Hardwell Rd, Short Hills, NJ

This home is located at 21 Hardwell Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078 and is currently priced at $4,950,000, approximately $733 per square foot. This property was built in 1936. 21 Hardwell Rd is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Deerfield Elementary School, Millburn Middle School, and Millburn High School.

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KAREN E. BIGOS
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC