$3,050,000
SOLD JUN 22, 2023

281 Long Hill Dr Short Hills, NJ 07078

5 Beds
8 Baths
4,013 Sq Ft
0.54 Acres

Recently Sold

$760 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Central Air
  • Hartshorn Elementary School Rated A+
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Rectangular Lot

About This Home

As of June 2023

This elegant custom colonial has all of the luxurious details that today's discerning home buyer expects, including an in-ground gunite heated salt water pool/spa, an elevator to all floors and a whole house Generac generator. This home is on .54 acres in the desirable Hartshorn section of Short Hills with 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths and 3 half baths. The exterior is Hardie Plank, the roof is slate and there are copper gutters. Enter the expansive foyer and be captivated by the custom millwork, wide plank wood flooring and light filled living space. Adjacent to the foyer is the large formal dining room w/custom crown molding & wainscoting. The gourmet chef's kitchen has professional appliances, a center island with seating, a pantry closet and separate casual eating area that is open to the living room with a gas fireplace. This home boasts first and second floor primary suites. Both primary en-suite bathrooms have radiant floor heating. A sitting room/office with a deck, a mu

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stacey Scerbo

Coldwell Banker, Upper Montclair Listed on: 05/09/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Outside Agent

Outside Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $48,083

Lot Details

  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Interior Spaces

  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Outdoor Pool

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 00002 / 05005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$48,083

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Su Prop: Residentia
  • Ownership: Private
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Regular
  • View Type:Pond View: None
  • Co List Office Phone: (973) 635-8200
  • MLS Status: Sold - Sold
  • Directions: Hobart Gap Rd to Long Hill Dr or Parsonage Hill to Long Hill
  • Reso Fireplace Features: 2 Fireplaces, Gas
  • Year Built Details: 2010's
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Other
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Disclosures: Seller's Agent, Seller Disclosure - Yes
  • Construction Type: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23348.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 48083.0
  • Tax Block: 05005
  • Tax Lot: 00002

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2023
Closed on
Jun 19, 2023
Sold by
Sumas-Anagnostis Patricia
Bought by
Begerhotta Abhishek and Dhawan Radha
Seller's Agent
Stacey Scerbo
Coldwell Banker, Upper Montclair
Buyer's Agent
Outside Agent
Outside Office
List Price
$3,275,000
Sold Price
$3,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$225,000
-6.87%
Views
111
Current Estimated Value
$3,650,816

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$600,816
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2012
Sold by
Blatt Linda I
Bought by
Sumas Anagnostis Patricia and Linda I Blatt Sh Qrpt

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2011
Sold by
Blatt Linda I
Bought by
Blatt Linda I
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $3,050,000 Simplicity Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/22/2023 06/22/23 Sold $3,050,000 -6.9% $760 / Sq Ft
05/26/2023 05/26/23 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2023 05/09/23 For Sale $3,275,000 -- $816 / Sq Ft
Source: New Jersey 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
2025 $48,530 $2,481,100 $819,900 $1,661,200
2024 $48,530 $2,481,100 $819,900 $1,661,200
2022 $48,208 $2,481,100 $819,900 $1,661,200
2021 $48,084 $2,481,100 $819,900 $1,661,200
2020 $47,786 $2,481,100 $819,900 $1,661,200
2019 $47,885 $2,481,100 $819,900 $1,661,200
2018 $47,191 $2,481,100 $819,900 $1,661,200
2017 $46,049 $2,481,100 $819,900 $1,661,200
2016 $42,305 $1,964,000 $499,800 $1,464,200
2015 $41,342 $1,964,000 $499,800 $1,464,200
2014 $39,594 $1,964,000 $499,800 $1,464,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: New Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 23013834

New Jersey MLS

APN: 12-05005-0000-00002