Essex County and Millburn Township property record for 38 Deer Path, Short Hills, NJ 07078
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,863 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.494 acres (21,497 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,955,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $43,057 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-04803-0000-00017 |
| Primary APN | 12-04803-0000-00017 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,863 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 21,497 sqft (0.494 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 174 ft deep x 93 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 38 DEER PATH |
|---|---|
| City | SHORT HILLS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07078-1204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | IRREG .4935AC |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK KNOLL SEC 05 |
| Legal Block | 4803 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLBURN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
38 Deer Path is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Essex County and Millburn Township records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 DEER PATH, SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078-1204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK NA |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST STATE BANK OF ST CHARLES MO |
| May 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HARBORONE MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202647342 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 38 DEER PATH, SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078-1204 |
| Document Number | 0000047342 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202647342 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | SIMS WEICHERT TITLE, WEICHERT TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,398,092.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000047343, |
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| Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202647343 |
| Name | M & T BANK NA |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.25% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 38 DEER PATH, SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078-1204 |
| Document Number | 0000055715 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022055715 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | TWO RIVERS TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $8,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 STEWART RD, 6, SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078-1922 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 38 DEER PATH, SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078-1204 |
| Document Number | 0000055716 |
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| Date | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022055716 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK OF ST CHARLES MO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 38 DEER PATH, SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078-1204 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2021067261 |
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| Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021067261 |
| Name | HARBORONE MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MANCHESTER, NH 03101 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 38 DEER PATH, SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078-1204 |
| Document Number | 0000076310 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 38 DEER PATH SHORT HILLS NJ 070781204, SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078-1204 |
| Document Number | 0000076310 |
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| Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 76310 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 101 S TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28280-0002 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 9, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Deer Path was $43,057, up 1.9% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Millburn Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Millburn Township |
| Unified School District | Millburn Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,132,600 (-) Land $744,600 Building $1,388,000 | $2,132,600 (-) Land $744,600 Building $1,388,000 | |
| 2025 | $43,057.00 (+1.87%) | $2,132,600 Land $744,600 Building $1,388,000 | $2,132,600 Land $744,600 Building $1,388,000 |
| 2024 | $42,268.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,132,600 Land $744,600 Building $1,388,000 | $2,132,600 Land $744,600 Building $1,388,000 | |
| 2022 | $41,436.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Deer Path in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1979–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2026 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 38 Deer Path is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 87% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS private · serves 217,230 people · EPA ID NJ0712001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 260 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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