Imagine driving up to a SPECTACULAR DREAM HOME situated on a charming horseshoe st where only neighbors & guests travel & realizing you're home! This is not one of the several heavily trafficked streets on the way to/from train station/schools. This 8 yr old CUSTOM RESORT STYLE ESTATE, on almost 1 ac, is located in prestigious Short Hills, moments away to highly rated schools, parks, shopping & NYC (25 mi). As you step inside this majestic CHC, approx 10,000 sf, note the quality & beauty without being overwhelmed by its grandeur. Dramatic 2-story entry foyer, elegant appointments, dream kitchen, stunning stone wall in FR, custom built-ins, 4 FP's, 7 BR's & 7.1 Bthrms, elevator, study/office, playrm, walk out bsmt w gym & BESPOKE HOME THEATER. This SMART HOME features Control4 Automation, NEST, 6-zone HVAC, Sonos & Samsung TV's in every BR & more. STUNNING BKYD w view of woods is highlighted by a terraced Bluestone patio, outdoor speakers, outdoor kit, Gunite pool, spa, basketball.
NJMLS #22007225
May 23, 2022
Price Changed
$4,999,000
May 22, 2022
Price Changed
$4,999,999
Apr 15, 2022
Price Changed
$5,999,999
Mar 7, 2022
Listed
$5,750,000
Public Records
Oct 9, 2014
Sold
$2,200,000
GSMLS #2915293
May 18, 2012
Sold
$1,125,000
Public Records
Jan 31, 1990
Sold
$580,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$64,757 (+1.9%)
$758,300 + $2,449,100
$3,207,400
2024
$63,571 (+1.3%)
$758,300 + $2,449,100
$3,207,400
2023
$62,737 (+1.5%)
$758,300 + $2,449,100
$3,207,400
2022
$61,809 (+0.3%)
$758,300 + $2,422,800
$3,181,100
2021
$61,650 (+0.6%)
$758,300 + $2,422,800
$3,181,100
2020
$61,268 (−0.2%)
$758,300 + $2,422,800
$3,181,100
2019
$61,395 (+1.5%)
$758,300 + $2,422,800
$3,181,100
2018
$60,505 (+2.5%)
$758,300 + $2,422,800
$3,181,100
2017
$59,041 (−6.1%)
$758,300 + $2,422,800
$3,181,100
2016
$62,875 (+485.5%)
$758,300 + $2,422,800
$3,181,100
2014
$10,739 (+7.3%)
$517,700 + $15,000
$532,700
2013
$10,012 (−50.2%)
$517,700 + $15,000
$532,700
2011
$20,086 (+3.0%)
$517,700 + $569,200
$1,086,900
2010
$19,499 (+2.2%)
$517,700 + $569,200
$1,086,900
2009
$19,075
$517,700 + $569,200
$1,086,900
Tax history for 51 Farmstead Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$64,757 (+1.9%)
$758,300 + $2,449,100
$3,207,400
2024
$63,571 (+1.3%)
$758,300 + $2,449,100
$3,207,400
2023
$62,737 (+1.5%)
$758,300 + $2,449,100
$3,207,400
2022
$61,809 (+0.3%)
$758,300 + $2,422,800
$3,181,100
2021
$61,650 (+0.6%)
$758,300 + $2,422,800
$3,181,100
2020
$61,268 (−0.2%)
$758,300 + $2,422,800
$3,181,100
2019
$61,395 (+1.5%)
$758,300 + $2,422,800
$3,181,100
2018
$60,505 (+2.5%)
$758,300 + $2,422,800
$3,181,100
2017
$59,041 (−6.1%)
$758,300 + $2,422,800
$3,181,100
2016
$62,875 (+485.5%)
$758,300 + $2,422,800
$3,181,100
2014
$10,739 (+7.3%)
$517,700 + $15,000
$532,700
2013
$10,012 (−50.2%)
$517,700 + $15,000
$532,700
2011
$20,086 (+3.0%)
$517,700 + $569,200
$1,086,900
2010
$19,499 (+2.2%)
$517,700 + $569,200
$1,086,900
2009
$19,075
$517,700 + $569,200
$1,086,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
102 ft.
Lot depth
287 ft.
Lot size
0.67 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
7,898
Year built
2014
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1204901 00014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.
R-4
Residential Zone
To provide a range of lot sizes for single-family dwellings. The development of vacant lands in these predominantly built up neighborhoods shall be compatible with existing development patterns.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 7,898
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.67 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2014
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1204901 00014
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 908-654-7777
Around this home
Schools
Deerfield Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Millburn Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Millburn Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Short Hills, NJ • 07078-1291
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.6 hrs
4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$5.18M – $6.27M
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