NOT LISTED FOR SALE

88 Birch Ln Short Hills, NJ 07078

Estimated Value: $4,441,560 - $5,221,000

7 Beds
7 Baths
8,516 Sq Ft
$567/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 19, 2019

Last sale price $2,836,000 $333 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $32,009/month

123 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Hartshorn Elementary School Rated A+
  • 1.43 Acre Lot
  • Dining Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of April 2019

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own this Spectacular Custom Colonial - the ultimate in privacy! Ideally located on totally level 1.43 acres of park-like property with resort-style pool on the most prestigious street in Short Hills. Renovated to perfection by present owner, with Tim Klesse, AIA. This home exudes high quality and timeless appeal. A stately Foyer leads to sun-filled rooms including Liv Rm, Din Rm, Library, Sunroom & huge gourmet Kitchen, totally open to Family Rm, 1st floor Bedroom Suite, Mudroom and 3 car Garage. On 2nd floor there is a luxurious Master Suite with marble Master Bath w/ steam shower, soaking tub and walk-in closet. Lower Level with Game Rm & Exercise Rm. The grounds, gardens & pool are breathtaking. Bus service available to Hartshorn Elem., Middle & HS!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ARLENE GORMAN GONNELLA

WEICHERT REALTORS Listed on: 10/01/2018

Co-Listed By

AMY KOTEL

WEICHERT REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

ARLENE GORMAN GONNELLA

WEICHERT REALTORS Listed on: 10/01/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $56,965

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1900 | 2000

Lot Details

  • 1.43 Acre Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Updated or Remodeled

Interior Spaces

  • 8,516 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

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
  • Steam Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1612-02306-0000-00017-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$56,965

Year Built | Renovated

1900 | 2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Approximate, Renovated
  • County Name: Essex
  • Renovated Year: 2000
  • Street Number Display: 88
  • Directions: Jefferson or Adams to Birch Lane
  • I D: 4842736
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • Section Subdiv Development: Old Short Hills
  • First Name: ARLENE GORMAN
  • First Name2: AMY
  • First Name3: ARLENE GORMAN
  • Last Name: GONNELLA
  • Last Name2: KOTEL
  • Last Name3: GONNELLA
  • Office Phone: 973-376-4545
  • Office Phone2: 917-902-5242
  • Office Phone3: 973-376-4545
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Renovated: 2000

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Description: Bedroom 1, Dining Room, Library, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 4
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Generator-Built-In, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: SoakTub, Bar-Wet, Walk-In Closet, Fire Alarm Sys, Security System, Blinds, Steam, Carbon Monoxide Detector, High Ceilings
  • Number Rooms: 20
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Fireplace, Sitting Room, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower And Tub, Steam
  • Bathrooms: 5.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: French Drain, Finished, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room, Storage Room, Exercise Room, Rec Room
  • 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: Breakfast Bar, Center Island, Pantry, Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 23x20
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 15x25
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 16x13
  • Other Room1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 21x11
  • Other Room2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 3: Rec Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 21x24
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Game Room
  • Other Room4 Dim: 20x12
  • Other Room4 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Laundry Room, Foyer, Walkout, Library, Living Room, Dining Room, Powder Room, Sunroom, Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Porch, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Storage Room, Powder Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 8516
  • Phone: 973-376-4545

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Patio, Privacy Fence, Thermal Windows/Doors
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Gunite, In-Ground Pool
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Built-In Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Driveway Description: Additional Parking, Lighting, Paver Block, Blacktop, Circular

Utilities

  • Cooling: Multi-Zone Cooling, 4 Units
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 4 Units, Humidifr, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
  • 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: 1.43AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 1833000
  • Assessed Land Value: 1162000
  • Assessment: 2995000
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 17
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 1.43
  • Zoning: Res

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 56965
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1612-02306-0000-00017-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.902
  • Tax Rate Year: 2018
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: HARTSHORN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2018
Closed on
Apr 12, 2019
Sold by
Lim Woon T and Lim Sok T
Bought by
Whitley Nicholas and Whitley Emilie C
Seller's Agent
ARLENE GORMAN GONNELLA
WEICHERT REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
ARLENE GORMAN GONNELLA
WEICHERT REALTORS
List Price
$3,200,000
Sold Price
$2,836,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$364,000
-11.38%
Total Days on Market
123
Current Estimated Value
$4,832,640

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,996,640
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1996
Sold by
Erenstein Iris
Bought by
Lim Woon and Lim Sok

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
7.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 1996
Sold by
Mcmanus Geraldine
Bought by
Erenstein Iris S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
7.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 1993
Sold by
Charles Iii Carol S and Charles Robert
Bought by
Mcmanus Geraldine and Mcmanus Hand,Richard

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 1988
Sold by
Charles Robert and Charles Carol S
Bought by
Charles Carol S
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Whitley Nicholas $2,836,000 --
Lim Woon $1,375,000 --
Erenstein Iris S $1,518,000 --
Mcmanus Geraldine $1,285,000 --
Charles Carol S $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Whitley Nicholas $1,000,000
Previous Owner Lim Woon T $920,000
Previous Owner Lim Woon $1,000,000
Previous Owner Erenstein Iris S $650,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/19/2019 04/19/19 Sold $2,836,000 0.0% $333 / Sq Ft
10/18/2018 10/18/18 Off Market $2,836,000 -- --
10/01/2018 10/01/18 For Sale $3,200,000 -- $376 / 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
2024 $58,582 $3,054,900 $1,162,000 $1,892,900
2022 $58,193 $2,995,000 $1,162,000 $1,833,000
2021 $58,043 $2,995,000 $1,162,000 $1,833,000
2020 $57,684 $2,995,000 $1,162,000 $1,833,000
2019 $57,804 $2,995,000 $1,162,000 $1,833,000
2018 $68,466 $3,599,700 $1,162,000 $2,437,700
2017 $66,810 $3,599,700 $1,162,000 $2,437,700
2016 $70,005 $3,250,000 $1,086,000 $2,164,000
2015 $68,413 $3,250,000 $1,086,000 $2,164,000
2014 $68,544 $3,400,000 $1,086,000 $2,314,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    ARLENE GORMAN GONNELLA

    WEICHERT REALTORS

  • A

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    AMY KOTEL

    WEICHERT REALTORS

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3506496

Garden State MLS

APN: 12-02306-0000-00017

New Jersey Essex County Short Hills 07078

88 Birch Ln, Short Hills, NJ

This home is located at 88 Birch Ln, Short Hills, NJ 07078 since 01 October 2018 and is currently estimated at $4,832,640, approximately $567 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 88 Birch Ln is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Hartshorn Elementary School, Millburn Middle School, and Millburn High School.

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