Essex County, New Jersey
Short Hills real estate
A neighborhood inside Millburn Township, not a town of its own.
The short version
The top of this market. Large lots, direct Midtown Direct trains, one school district shared with Millburn.
I have lived in Millburn for more than fourteen years and work across this corridor daily. What follows is what I would tell a friend who asked me about Short Hills — including the parts that are not flattering.
Housing stock
Large Colonials, Tudors and expanded ranches on generous lots, with newer custom construction on the larger parcels.
Price band
Roughly $2M–$5M+ is normal here; $2–2.5M is the entry to the Short Hills market, not the top of it.
Commute
Station: Short Hills
Line: Morristown Line (Midtown Direct)
See the one-seat ride comparison for how this compares with neighboring towns.
- County
Essex County, New Jersey - Municipality
Millburn Township - ZIP code
07078 - Train station
Short Hills - Line
Morristown Line (Midtown Direct)
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Questions
Short Hills questions
What county is Short Hills in?
Short Hills is in Essex County, New Jersey.
What is the municipality for Short Hills?
Millburn Township. Note that postal addresses and municipalities do not always match — always confirm which municipality a property actually sits in.
Does Short Hills have a train station?
Short Hills. Service runs on the Morristown Line (Midtown Direct).
What price range is typical in Short Hills?
Roughly $2M–$5M+ is normal here; $2–2.5M is the entry to the Short Hills market, not the top of it.
What kind of homes are in Short Hills?
Large Colonials, Tudors and expanded ranches on generous lots, with newer custom construction on the larger parcels.