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Sold for $4,195,000

Listed at $4,195,000

40 Highland Avenue, Millburn, NJ, 07078

MLS# 26029504

Sold

8

Bedrooms

8

Bathrooms

2

Half Baths

7,286

Sq Ft

1.1 acres (47,916 sqft)

Lot Size

1880

Year Built

Residential — Colonial

Property Type

Description

Step inside Montview Estate in the Heart of Short Hills where timeless design meets modern luxury living. This iconic 8-bedroom, 6 full and 2 half-bathroom residence has been reimagined with today's lifestyle in mind, offering a seamless blend of grand entertaining spaces, private retreats and thoughtfully crafted details. The home has been enhanced to provide unparalleled comfort and convenience with updated modern systems. With approx 11,000 square feet and 4 floors of living and entertainment space including the lower level, Montview's layout caters to both elegant entertaining and everyday ease. The expanded chef's kitchen features premium appliances and custom cabinetry flowing to the light-filled breakfast room with fireplace and the family room. Upstairs, the spectacular primary suite showcases a luxurious bathroom + separate dressing room with the remaining bedrooms and bathrooms thoughtfully updated with the 3rd floor a convenient retreat ideal for extended stay guests. The lower level is fully excavated and underpinned with 9-foot ceilings, speakeasy-style bar with separate exterior entrance + wine room, fitness room and media room. Set on over an acre of landscaped grounds leading to the stunning wraparound porch and restored roofing with slate-style shingles, Montview is close to top-rated public and private schools, fine dining, boutique shopping, recreational options + just 3 blocks to the Short Hills Train Station with direct train to NYC.

Tax & Financial Information

Annual Property Taxes$75,893 (NJ Public Records)
Tax Assessment$3,829,100
Land Assessment$1,120,800
Sold Price$4,195,000
Sold DateOctober 21, 2026
ListedAugust 5, 2026

Property Features

Interior

  • ✓Heating: Gas,Hot Air
  • ✓Cooling: Central Air
  • ✓Basement: Finished

Exterior & Lot

  • ✓Parking: Detached

Transaction Information

Listed By

Simon Westfall-Kwong

EXP Realty, LLC

973-489-8885

Bought With

Outside Agent

Outside Office

Closing Date: October 21, 2026

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Commute From This Home

Millburn

🚂
Transit to NYC Penn

Midtown Direct

38 min
🚗
Drive to NYC (Midtown)
40 min
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Drive to Hoboken/JC
25 min
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Drive to Newark
12 min
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Millburn Station

~0.2 mi from town center

Monthly Pass(Zone 4)$190/mo

Commute times are peak-hour estimates based on NJ Transit schedules and typical traffic. Actual times may vary. Drive times assume weekday morning rush hour.

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