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$2,582,602$553 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,100,000 on Jan 4, 2017

60 FOREST DR

SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078
0
Baths
4,666 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.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
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

$2.6M
$2.3M low$2.9M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,100,000 · Jan 4, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$27,761 (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.$1,375,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$811,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$563,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,375,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,375,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.44
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

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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
M
Millburn Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Millburn High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 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%

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How this home compares

60 Forest Dr 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 98% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Short Hills 07078
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 97% 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
$1.4M$5.1M

This home is worth more than 60% 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$2,582,602
CheaperTypical $2,390,760Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$553
CheaperTypical $730Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area4,666 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,299 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 60 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShort Hills 07078Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,582,60260% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5535% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than4,666 ft²79% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac43% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than19003% of homes9% of homes

About 60 Forest Dr

How much is 60 Forest Dr, Short Hills, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 60 Forest Dr, Short Hills, NJ is $2,582,602 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $2,269,591 to $2,895,613. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 60 Forest Dr, Short Hills, NJ last sell?

60 Forest Dr, Short Hills, NJ last sold on Jan 4, 2017 for $1,100,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 60 Forest Dr, Short Hills, NJ?

60 Forest Dr, Short Hills, NJ has 4,666 square feet of living space and a 0.44-acre lot.

When was 60 Forest Dr, Short Hills, NJ built?

60 Forest Dr, Short Hills, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 60 Forest Dr, Short Hills, NJ?

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

How does 60 Forest Dr, 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 60% of them ($2,582,602 against a typical $2,390,760), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($553 against a typical $730), it is bigger than 79% of them (4,666 ft² against a typical 3,299 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1900 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 98% 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 60 Forest Dr, Short Hills, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 60 Forest Dr, Short Hills, NJ was $27,761. The county assessed it at $1,375,000.

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