NOT LISTED FOR SALE

54 Western Dr Short Hills, NJ 07078

Estimated Value: $3,811,350 - $4,802,000

7 Beds
7 Baths
7,100 Sq Ft
$622/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 29, 2017

Last sale price $3,250,000 $458 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $29,325/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Deck
  • Hartshorn Elementary School Rated A+
  • Custom Home
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of June 2017

Stunning Colonial renovated to perfection in 2016 with the ideal open floor plan! The stunning gourmet eat-in kitchen is totally open to family room with gas fireplace & french doors opening to huge wrap around maintenance-free new deck & gorgeous, totally level .91 acre property. Plenty of room for a pool! The luxurious master suite has gas fireplace, a sitting room, 2 walk-in closets, and a spa-like Master bath with a gas fireplace, soaking tub & glass enclosed marble shower. 4 more bedrooms with new gorgeous baths on the second level. Walkout lower level with 2nd kitchen, full bath, rec room & game room. Incredible 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths Carriage house with 10' ceilings! Ideally located .9 miles from the train to NYC! Bus service available to Hartshorn Elementary, Middle & HS. Owner filed a tax appeal.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ARLENE GORMAN GONNELLA

WEICHERT REALTORS Listed on: 04/01/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

DEIRDRE J. CHASSMAN

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $57,935

Year Built

  • Built in 1880 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.91 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Paver Block
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Carriage House
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 7,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • High Ceiling
  • 7 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Shades
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • Fitness Center

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1612-02205-0000-00006-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$57,935

Year Built

Built in 1880 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial, Custom Home
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Year Built Description: Renovated, Standing
  • County Name: Essex
  • Exclusions: Living Room Drapes, mirror in powder room, Kitchen chandelier
  • Renovated Year: 2016
  • Street Number Display: 54
  • Directions: Highland Ave to Western Drive
  • I D: 4700851
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • Section Subdiv Development: OLD SHORT HILLS
  • First Name: ARLENE GORMAN
  • First Name3: DEIRDRE J.
  • First Name4: JUDITH
  • Last Name: GONNELLA
  • Last Name3: CHASSMAN
  • Last Name4: DANIELS
  • Office Phone: 973-376-4545
  • Office Phone4: 973-376-8188
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Gas Fireplace, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 7
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Softener-Own, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: SoakTub, StallShw, Walk-In Closet, Fire Alarm Sys, Security System, Blinds, Fire Extinguisher, Shades, Window Treatments, Carbon Monoxide Detector, High Ceilings, Stereo System
  • Number Rooms: 19
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Sitting Room, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Basement
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower, Jetted Tub
  • Bathrooms: 5.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Finished
  • Basement Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Exercise Room, Rec Room, 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, Kitchen, Living Room, Full Bath
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 20x15
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 33x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 14x12
  • Other Room1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 18x14
  • Other Room2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room3 Dim: 19x10
  • Other Room3 Level: Third
  • Other Room 4: Rec Room
  • Other Room4 Dim: 23x16
  • Other Room4 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: Family Room, Kitchen, Powder Room, Laundry Room, Foyer, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Storage Room, 3 Bedrooms
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 7100
  • Phone: 973-376-4545

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stone, Brick, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Open Porch(es), Thermal Windows/Doors, Carriage House, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number Parking Spaces: 15
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Paver Block

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Exercise Room

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 222XIRR .909AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 2111100
  • Assessed Land Value: 1121900
  • Assessment: 3233000
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 6
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.91

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 57935
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1612-02205-0000-00006-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.792
  • Tax Rate Year: 2017
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: HARTSHORN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2017
Closed on
Jun 1, 2017
Sold by
Zudkewich Rochelle
Bought by
Bieber Matthew G and Sivitz Julia R
Seller's Agent
ARLENE GORMAN GONNELLA
WEICHERT REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
DEIRDRE J. CHASSMAN
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
List Price
$3,395,000
Sold Price
$3,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-4.27%
Current Estimated Value
$4,414,783

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,164,783
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.83%
Original Mortgage
$2,050,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2017
Closed on
May 4, 2017
Sold by
Zudkewich Arik and Zudkewich Rochelle
Bought by
Zudkewich Rochelle and Zudkewich Arik
Seller's Agent
ARLENE GORMAN GONNELLA
WEICHERT REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
DEIRDRE J. CHASSMAN
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
List Price
$3,395,000
Sold Price
$3,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-4.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,050,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2003
Sold by
Zudkewich Rochelle
Bought by
Brecken Leonard and Brecken Suzan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 1995
Sold by
Kirchner Mary
Bought by
Zudkewich Rochelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
7.7%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bieber Matthew G $3,250,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Zudkewich Rochelle -- None Available
Brecken Leonard $1,250,000 --
Zudkewich Rochelle $615,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bieber Matthew G $1,936,000
Closed Sivitz Julia R $2,050,000
Previous Owner Bieber Matthew G $2,050,000
Previous Owner Zudkewich Rochelle $265,000
Previous Owner Zudkewich Rochelle $750,000
Previous Owner Zudkewich Rochelle $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/29/2017 06/29/17 Sold $3,250,000 -4.3% $458 / Sq Ft
05/04/2017 05/04/17 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2017 04/01/17 For Sale $3,395,000 -- $478 / 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
2025 $63,237 $3,233,000 $1,121,900 $2,111,100
2024 $63,237 $3,233,000 $1,121,900 $2,111,100
2022 $62,817 $3,233,000 $1,121,900 $2,111,100
2021 $62,656 $3,233,000 $1,121,900 $2,111,100
2020 $62,268 $3,233,000 $1,121,900 $2,111,100
2019 $62,397 $3,233,000 $1,121,900 $2,111,100
2018 $61,492 $3,233,000 $1,121,900 $2,111,100
2017 $60,004 $3,233,000 $1,121,900 $2,111,100
2016 $55,681 $2,585,000 $981,800 $1,603,200
2015 $54,414 $2,585,000 $981,800 $1,603,200
2014 $52,114 $2,585,000 $981,800 $1,603,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3378648

Garden State MLS

APN: 12-02205-0000-00006