40 Highland Avenue

Short Hills, NJ 07078

$6,250,000
Price
10
Beds
11,076 Sq. Ft.
$564 / Sq. Ft.
11,076
Sq. Ft.
$564
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by SIMON WESTFALL-KWONG • EXP REALTY, LLC

Property Details for 40 Highland Avenue

Style
Victorian
Directions
Hobart Ave to Highland Ave, corner of Montview Ave.
Days On Market
36
Primary Style
Victorian
LISTING UPDATED: 01/13/2025 02:11 PM

Property Details for 40 Highland Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #3940493
Days on Market45
Taxes$74,897 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1880
Lot Size1.23 AC / 53,578 SF
CountyEssex County

Building Information for 40 Highland Avenue

Stories-Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size1.23 AC / 53,578 SF

Property Information for 40 Highland Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: MILLBURN
  • Grade School: GLENWOOD
  • High School: MILLBURN
  • Active Days on Market: 36
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Millburn Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 2210
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1612.0
  • Street # Display: 40.0
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Highland Ave
  • Zip Code: 07078-2812
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $74,897
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
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  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 3829100.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1612-02210-0000-00010-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Circular
  • # Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Generator-Hookup, Instant Hot Water, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filter, Water Softener-Own
  • Approx Sq Ft: 11076.0
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Lot Identifier: 10
  • Approximate Lot Size: IRREG 1.10 AC
  • Total Acres: 1.23
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1880
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Historical
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 2708300.0
  • Assessment Land: 1120800.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 4 Units, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 4 Units, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Amenities: Billiards Room, Exercise Room, Storage
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Clapboard, Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Open Porch(es), Outbuilding(s), Storage Shed
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: BarWet, CeilBeam, Blinds, CODetect, Drapes, FireExtg, CeilHigh, SmokeDet, SoakTub, StallShw, StallTub, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Composition Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Soaking Tub, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 6.2
  • # Full Baths: 6
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 27x22
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 15x16
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 16x16
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 12x13
  • # Bedrooms: 10
  • Dining Room Dim: 22x24
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 20x22
  • Fireplace Desc: Bedroom 1, Dining Room, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, Rec Room
  • # Fireplaces: 8
  • Kitchen Dim: 19x22
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Exercise,Media,OutEntrn,PowderRm,RecRoom,SeeRem,Storage,Utility
  • Den Dim: 20x13
  • Den Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 37x23
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 14x13
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 16x13
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 16x13
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 41x23
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfst,DiningRm,FamilyRm,Foyer,Kitchen,Library,LivingRm,MudRoom,Office,Porch,PowderRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room
  • Level 3 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Storage Room
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 24
  • Other Room 3: Office
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 5: Bedroom
  • Other Room 3 Level: Second
  • Other Room 6: Rec Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: Basement

Property History for 40 Highland Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 40 Highland Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,120,800Additions$2,708,300Total$3,829,100
Tax Record2023$74,897 ($6,241 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt7,901 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,901 SqFtStories2Lot Size47,916 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880CountyESSEXAPN12 02210-0000-00010

Schools near 40 Highland Avenue

This home is within Millburn Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 5
Rating
School
Distance
Glenwood Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Millburn Middle School
Public6 to 8

Millburn Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Washington School
Public5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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40 Highland Avenue is a single family home for sale in Short Hills, NJ 07078. This property was listed for sale on January 8, 2025 by EXP REALTY, LLC, it's currently listed at $6,250,000. It has been on the market for a total of 45 days and was last sold on August 20, 2004. This listing's school district is Millburn Township School District. Nearby schools include Glenwood Elementary School, Millburn Middle School and Millburn Sr High School. 40 Highland Avenue is a 10-bed, 7-bath, 11,076 sqft single family home built in 1880.

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