Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$1,837,009$700 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $347,500 on Jul 22, 1991

28 RIDGE TER

SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078
0
Baths
2,626 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.8M
$1.6M low$2.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$347,500 · Jul 22, 1991

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,396 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,010,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$627,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$382,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,010,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,010,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Glenwood Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.4 mi
H
Millburn High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Millburn Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Millburn Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07078These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.13
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.107

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,569
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,903 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$283,670
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$414,889
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

28 Ridge Ter measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Short Hills 07078
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Short Hills 07078
  • Older than 84% of homes in Short Hills 07078

What homes are worth in Short Hills 07078

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$1.3M$5M

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Short Hills 07078.

How it measures up in Short Hills 07078

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Short Hills 07078.

Estimated value$1,837,009
CheaperTypical $2,330,802Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$700
CheaperTypical $719Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area2,626 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,318 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 28 Ridge Ter ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShort Hills 07078Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,837,00922% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$70043% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than2,626 ft²29% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac11% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than193016% of homes48% of homes

About 28 Ridge Ter

How much is 28 Ridge Ter, Short Hills, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 28 Ridge Ter, Short Hills, NJ is $1,837,009 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,606,244 to $2,067,774. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 28 Ridge Ter, Short Hills, NJ last sell?

28 Ridge Ter, Short Hills, NJ last sold on Jul 22, 1991 for $347,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 28 Ridge Ter, Short Hills, NJ?

28 Ridge Ter, Short Hills, NJ has 2,626 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 28 Ridge Ter, Short Hills, NJ built?

28 Ridge Ter, Short Hills, NJ was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 28 Ridge Ter, Short Hills, NJ?

28 Ridge Ter, Short Hills, NJ is assigned to Glenwood Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Millburn High School (high), rated A+; Millburn Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Millburn Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 28 Ridge Ter, Short Hills, NJ compare to other homes in Short Hills 07078?

Among the 4,123 homes in Short Hills 07078, it is worth more than 22% of them ($1,837,009 against a typical $2,330,802), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($700 against a typical $719), it is bigger than 29% of them (2,626 ft² against a typical 3,318 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1930 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 95% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 28 Ridge Ter, Short Hills, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Ridge Ter, Short Hills, NJ was $20,396. The county assessed it at $1,010,200.

More homes on Ridge Ter

Closest homes

More homes in Short Hills 07078

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 28 Ridge Ter on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map