40 Highland Ave Short Hills, NJ 07078
Estimated payment $37,493/month
Highlights
- Fitness Center
- Home Theater
- Fireplace in Kitchen
- Glenwood Elementary School Rated A+
- 1.1 Acre Lot
- 4-minute walk to Crescent Park
About This Home
Step inside Montview Estate in the Heart of Short Hills where timeless design meets modern luxury. This iconic 10-bedroom, 6 full and 2 half-bathroom residence has been reimagined with today's lifestyle in mind, offering a seamless blend of grand entertaining spaces, private retreats and thoughtfully crafted details. The home has been enhanced to provide unparalleled comfort and convenience with updated modern systems. With approx 11,000 square feet and 4 floors of living and entertainment space including the lower level, Montview's layout caters to both elegant entertaining and everyday ease. The expanded chef's kitchen features premium appliances and custom cabinetry flowing to the light-filled breakfast room with fireplace and the family room. Upstairs, the spectacular primary suite showcases a luxurious bathroom + separate dressing room with the remaining bedrooms and bathrooms thoughtfully updated with the 3rd floor a convenient retreat ideal for extended stay guests. The lower level is fully excavated and underpinned with 9-foot ceilings, speakeasy-style bar with separate exterior entrance + wine room, fitness room and media room. Set on over an acre of landscaped grounds leading to the stunning wraparound porch and restored Victorian roofing with slate-style shingles, Montview is close to top-rated public and private schools, fine dining, boutique shopping, recreational options + just 3 blocks to the Short Hills Train Station with direct train to NYC.
Listing Agent
EXP REALTY, LLC Brokerage Phone: 917-774-9242 Listed on: 06/06/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $75,892
Year Built
- Built in 1880
Lot Details
- 1.1 Acre Lot
- Corner Lot
- Historic Home
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Circular Driveway
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Wood Shingle Roof
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Clapboard
- Tile
Interior Spaces
- 11,076 Sq Ft Home
- Wet Bar
- Beamed Ceilings
- High Ceiling
- Drapes & Rods
- Blinds
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- 8 Fireplaces
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Theater
- Home Office
- Library with Fireplace
- Recreation Room with Fireplace
- Storage Room
- Utility Room
- Home Gym
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
- Recirculated Exhaust Fan
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Instant Hot Water
- Fireplace in Kitchen
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 10 Bedrooms
- 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
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Storage Shed
- Outbuilding
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Standard Electricity
- Generator Hookup
- Water Filtration System
- Gas Water Heater
- Water Softener is Owned
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1612-02210-0000-00010-0000-
- Tax Block *
Community Details
Amenities
- Billiard Room
- Community Storage Space
Recreation
- Fitness Center
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $74,897 | $3,829,100 | $1,120,800 | $2,708,300 |
| 2024 | $74,897 | $3,829,100 | $1,120,800 | $2,708,300 |
| 2022 | $74,399 | $3,829,100 | $1,120,800 | $2,708,300 |
| 2021 | $74,208 | $3,829,100 | $1,120,800 | $2,708,300 |
| 2020 | $73,748 | $3,829,100 | $1,120,800 | $2,708,300 |
| 2019 | $73,902 | $3,829,100 | $1,120,800 | $2,708,300 |
| 2018 | $72,829 | $3,829,100 | $1,120,800 | $2,708,300 |
| 2017 | $71,068 | $3,829,100 | $1,120,800 | $2,708,300 |
| 2016 | $65,777 | $3,053,700 | $1,122,000 | $1,931,700 |
| 2015 | $64,280 | $3,053,700 | $1,122,000 | $1,931,700 |
| 2014 | $61,563 | $3,053,700 | $1,122,000 | $1,931,700 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2025 06/06/25 | For Sale | $5,850,000 | -- | $528 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $2,140,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,368,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Closed | $970,386 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $500,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $1,532,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $1,498,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Garden State MLS
MLS Number: 3967751
APN: 12-02210-0000-00010
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