Nestled in one of Short Hills' most coveted enclaves, 59 West Road is a timeless and distinguished residence blending architectural elegance with modern convenience across four beautifully finished levels. A gracious foyer sets the tone and opens into a sun-filled formal living room with fireplace, an elegant dining room and chef's kitchen featuring a breakfast nook and seamless flow to the mudroom and first-floor laundry. From the kitchen and dining areas, step into a dramatic two-story family room with wood-beamed ceilings, a striking fireplace and French doors that open to a bluestone patio perfect for entertaining or everyday living. The main level also includes an inspiring office, luminous sunroom, soaring ceilings and a layout filled with natural light. Upstairs, the tranquil primary suite offers two walk-in closets, sitting room and a spa-like bath with double vanity and glass-enclosed shower. Secondary bedrooms span the second and third floors. The finished lower level features a large recreation room, second laundry, full bath, exercise room and excellent storage. A beautifully landscaped yard with mature trees and privacy fencing surrounds a rare oversized three-car garage. Close to top-rated schools, downtown shops, fine dining and Midtown Direct trains, this extraordinary home offers timeless style and refined comfort in a premier Short Hills neighborhood near all lifestyle conveniences.
Public Records
Mar 1, 1994
Sold
$459,250
Public Records
Aug 16, 1991
Sold
$420,000
Public Records
Jun 1, 1979
Sold
$145,000
Public Records
Nov 1, 1978
Sold
$113,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,942 (+1.9%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2024
$26,448 (+1.3%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2023
$26,101 (+0.7%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2022
$25,927 (+0.3%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2021
$25,861 (+0.6%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2020
$25,701 (−0.2%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2019
$25,754 (+1.5%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2018
$25,380 (+2.5%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2017
$24,766 (−8.8%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2016
$27,168 (+6.8%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2014
$25,427 (+4.2%)
$578,900 + $682,400
$1,261,300
2013
$24,394 (+1.8%)
$578,900 + $682,400
$1,261,300
2012
$23,952 (+2.8%)
$578,900 + $682,400
$1,261,300
2011
$23,309 (+3.0%)
$578,900 + $682,400
$1,261,300
2010
$22,628 (+2.2%)
$578,900 + $682,400
$1,261,300
2009
$22,136
$578,900 + $682,400
$1,261,300
Tax history for 59 WEST Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,942 (+1.9%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2024
$26,448 (+1.3%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2023
$26,101 (+0.7%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2022
$25,927 (+0.3%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2021
$25,861 (+0.6%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2020
$25,701 (−0.2%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2019
$25,754 (+1.5%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2018
$25,380 (+2.5%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2017
$24,766 (−8.8%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2016
$27,168 (+6.8%)
$635,400 + $699,000
$1,334,400
2014
$25,427 (+4.2%)
$578,900 + $682,400
$1,261,300
2013
$24,394 (+1.8%)
$578,900 + $682,400
$1,261,300
2012
$23,952 (+2.8%)
$578,900 + $682,400
$1,261,300
2011
$23,309 (+3.0%)
$578,900 + $682,400
$1,261,300
2010
$22,628 (+2.2%)
$578,900 + $682,400
$1,261,300
2009
$22,136
$578,900 + $682,400
$1,261,300
*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
2
Lot width
110 ft.
Lot depth
190 ft.
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,787
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1203404 00006
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
Exterior
Lot Information
Approximate Lot Size: 110,190
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,787
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1203404 00006
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 973-315-5959
Around this home
Schools
Glenwood Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Millburn Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Millburn Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$2.37M – $2.87M
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