NOT LISTED FOR SALE

66 Spenser Dr Short Hills, NJ 07078

Estimated Value: $1,964,000 - $2,070,495

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,626 Sq Ft
$762/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 20, 2023

Last sale price $1,493,000 $569 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,439/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Hartshorn Elementary School Rated A+
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom

About This Home

As of January 2023

Light and space abound in this lovely custom home in the heart of the coveted Poets' section of Short Hills. Ideally located a few blocks to top-rated Hartshorn Elementary school and Gero Park, this home boasts a stunning and functional open floor plan with hardwood floors, thoughtful updates throughout and beautifully situated on a quiet road with a fully fenced-in private level yard. Elegant Living Room features a front-to-back view and statement fireplace. Dining Room provides paneled walls and an airy bay window. Open concept Chef's Kitchen features crisp white custom wood cabinetry, high-end newer Samsung appliances (2017), breakfast bar with seating for 4 and a floor-to-ceiling pantry closet opens to the stunning Family Room with vaulted ceiling, windows at three exposures, a brick fireplace and direct access to the dreamy patio via two sets of French doors. 2nd level provides 3 light-filled Bedrooms (one is en-suite) with great closet space. Both full bathrooms are updated and feature glass-enclosed showers and tubs. 3rd level Primary Bedroom Suite with vaulted ceiling, bamboo floors and recessed lights, custom fitted walk-in closet, and sumptuous spa-like Bathroom featuring soaking tu, glass-enclosed shower and double vanity with marble countertops. Fantastic ground level Rec Room features new wood-look vinyl floors; and 2-car tandem garage has direct access to this level with an updated Laundry Room completing this area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Simon Westfall-Kwong

EXP REALTY, LLC Brokerage Phone: 917-774-9242 Listed on: 10/13/2022

EXP REALTY, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Saritte Harel

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,182

Year Built

  • Built in 1952 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Tandem Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Clapboard
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1612-03607-0000-00012-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,182

Year Built

Built in 1952 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Split Level
  • Primary Style: Split Level
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Year Built Description: Approximate, Renovated
  • County Name: Essex
  • Exclusions: Personal items, furniture, wine fridge in kitchen & mirror in foyer
  • Renovated Year: 2010
  • Street Number Display: 66
  • Directions: White Oak Ridge to Keats to Spenser
  • I D: 5184405
  • Modified: 2024-01-21
  • Number Images: 27
  • Section Subdiv Development: POETS
  • First Name: SIMON
  • First Name3: SARITTE
  • Last Name: WESTFALL-KWONG
  • Last Name3: HAREL
  • Office Phone: 973-489-8885
  • Office Phone3: 973-376-0033
  • Attribution Contact: 917-774-9242
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2010

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cathedral Ceiling, Fire Alarm Sys, Fire Extinguisher, JacuzTyp, Security System, Smoke Detector, StallShw, Walk-In Closet
  • Number Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub, Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Galley Type
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x9
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 20x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Breakfast
  • Other Room1 Dim: 21x20
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Rec Room
  • Other Room2 Dim: 15x13
  • Other Room2 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 3: Laundry Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 14x9
  • Other Room3 Level: Ground
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other
  • Ground Level Rooms: GarEnter, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Phone: 908-273-2991

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Privacy Fence, Wood Fence
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Tandem
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Ceiling Fan, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: 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: 89X162
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 411300
  • Assessed Land Value: 733300
  • Assessment: 1144600
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 12
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.33

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 22182
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1612-03607-0000-00012-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.938
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2021
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: HARTSHORN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2022
Closed on
Jan 20, 2023
Sold by
Tang Steven and Tang Jin
Bought by
Stern Jason and Stern Cara
Seller's Agent
Simon Westfall-Kwong
EXP REALTY, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Saritte Harel
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
List Price
$1,468,000
Sold Price
$1,493,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
1.7%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$2,002,124

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$509,124
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2005
Sold by
Miller Grant
Bought by
Tang Steven and Shang Jin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$45,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2002
Sold by
Blaze Clifford
Bought by
Miller Grant and Miller Sydra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$671,062
Interest Rate
6.58%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 1999
Sold by
Sherman Eric
Bought by
Blaze Clifford and Blaze Ana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$528,000
Interest Rate
7.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 1990
Sold by
Pollardi Wade and Pollardi Lois
Bought by
Sherman Eric and Sherman Donna
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
Stern Jason $1,493,000 Acres Land Title
Tang Steven $1,125,000 --
Miller Grant $894,750 --
Blaze Clifford $660,000 --
Sherman Eric $310,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Tang Steven $330,000
Previous Owner Shang Jin $200,000
Previous Owner Tang Stevan $330,000
Previous Owner Tang Steven $395,000
Previous Owner Shang Jin $45,000
Previous Owner Tang Steven $450,000
Previous Owner Miller Grant $671,062
Previous Owner Blaze Clifford $528,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/20/2023 01/20/23 Sold $1,493,000 +1.7% $569 / Sq Ft
10/28/2022 10/28/22 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2022 10/13/22 For Sale $1,468,000 -- $559 / 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 $22,388 $1,144,600 $733,300 $411,300
2024 $22,388 $1,144,600 $733,300 $411,300
2022 $22,240 $1,144,600 $733,300 $411,300
2021 $22,182 $1,144,600 $733,300 $411,300
2020 $22,045 $1,144,600 $733,300 $411,300
2019 $22,091 $1,144,600 $733,300 $411,300
2018 $21,770 $1,144,600 $733,300 $411,300
2017 $21,244 $1,144,600 $733,300 $411,300
2016 $21,383 $992,700 $433,300 $559,400
2015 $20,896 $992,700 $433,300 $559,400
2014 $20,013 $992,700 $433,300 $559,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3812731

Garden State MLS

APN: 12-03607-0000-00012