For sale

$5,188,000

Est. $29,584/mo —

•

10,000

sq ft

45 Great Hills Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078-3011

About this home

Spectacular New Construction custom luxury residence in the prestigious Deerfield section of Short Hills, offering approximately 10,000 finished square feet across three levels on a rare three-quarter-acre property. Designed for elevated living & entertaining, This 7-bedroom, 7.1-bath home showcases grand scale, refined craftsmanship, & curated finishes, including a grand 2 story entrance hall, custom wide white oak hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, architectural detail, & statement lighting.The chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, Sub-Zero & Wolf appliances, 2 dishwashers, oversized island, massive pantry, & totally open to expansive family room & w/linear gas FP, main-level bar. Luxurious primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, private balconies, massive dressing closet, walk-in closet, & spa-like bath with radiant heated floors, soaking tub, custom vanities, & glass-enclosed shower. Special features include en-suite bedrooms, guest accommodations, two home offices, & 2 laundry rooms. The walkout lower level with 10-foot ceilings offers a media room, room for golf simulator, fitness studio, wine cellar, guest suite, bonus spaces, & full Manhattan-style sports bar. Highlights include speakers, EV charging, smart-home technology, security system, generator readiness, 2 bar areas, & heated 3 car garage. Grounds offer patio entertaining, & room for pool, serene Zen garden setting near top ranked Millburn schools, parks, shopping, dining, & recreation.

Single-familyProperty Type

2026Year Built

0.75 acresLot Size

$519Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by ARLENE GORMAN GONNELLA • WEICHERT REALTORS

Contact: 201-306-1357

Listing updated: Aug 19, 2026 at 09:45pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:GSMLS #4047830

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$29,584 per month

Principal and interest$27,265

Property taxes

$1,800

HOA dues

Home insurance

$519

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Deerfield Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10

Millburn Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

8/10

Millburn Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

9/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

45 Great Hills Rd · $5,188,000

Strong offer

$5.45M and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $5.45M+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 25 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 8% above list price.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Bathroom

Bedroom

Interior features
Wet bar
Carbon monoxide detector
High ceilings
Security system
Smoke detector
Walk-in closets
Gas water heater
Generator hookup
Finished full basement
In-law suite with bedroom and full bath
Gas fireplace in family room (1 fireplace)

Bedrooms
Master suite with full bath and walk-in closet
Bedroom (20x15) — Second level
Bedroom (16x13) — Second level
Bedroom (17x15) — Second level
Bedroom (15x17) — Second level
Additional bedroom (15x20) — Second level
Additional bedroom (16x13) — First level
Additional bedroom (21x11) — Basement

Bathrooms
7 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Master bath with soaking tub and stall shower

Kitchen
Breakfast bar
Center island
Eat-in kitchen with separate dining area
Pantry
Kitchen (20x13) — First level
Range/oven (gas)
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Laundry room on second level
Utility room in basement

Flooring
Tile flooring
Wood flooring

Heating & cooling
Forced hot air heating
Multi-zone heating
Radiant electric heating
Natural gas fuel
Central air conditioning
Multi-zone cooling

Sale and tax history for 45 Great Hills Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

GSMLS #4047830

Aug 19, 2026

Listed

$5,188,000

$519/sq ft

GSMLS #3949735

Jul 31, 2025

Sold

$1,999,000

$200/sq ft

Mar 25, 2025

Pending

—

Mar 13, 2025

Listed

$1,699,900

$170/sq ft

Mar 7, 2025

Coming Soon

$1,699,900

$170/sq ft

NJMLS #25007333

Jul 31, 2025

Sold

$1,999,000

$200/sq ft

Mar 29, 2025

Contingent

—

Mar 25, 2025

Pending

—

Mar 6, 2025

Listed

$1,699,900

$170/sq ft

Elegant and Spacious 5-Bedroom Colonial in Coveted Deerfield. This beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom colonial offers exceptional living space with a seamless floor plan, perfect for modern living. Nestled in the heart of highly sought-after Deerfield, this home boasts timeless charm and contemporary upgrades throughout. The gracious interior features three fireplaces, a sophisticated formal living room, and a dining room ideal for entertaining. A sunlit sunroom with French doors opens to the private backyard, while the bright and spacious updated kitchen flows effortlessly into the airy family room, complete with soaring ceilings and skylights. The newly renovated primary bathroom adds a touch of luxury. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, including walk-in closets and an oversized cedar closet, along with two full baths. The finished lower level offers a versatile recreation room with a fireplace and a bonus bedroom or office space. This exceptional home is a must-see!

GSMLS #3361515

Mar 20, 2017

Sold

$1,165,000

$117/sq ft

Feb 17, 2017

Delisted

—

Feb 1, 2017

Listed

$1,175,000

$118/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 14, 1998

Sold

$635,000

$64/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 14, 1988

Sold

$545,000

$55/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,595 (+1.9%)

$687,000 + $100,000

$787,000

2024

$21,199 (+1.3%)

$687,000 + $382,600

$1,069,600

2023

$20,921 (+0.7%)

$687,000 + $382,600

$1,069,600

2022

$20,782 (+0.3%)

$687,000 + $382,600

$1,069,600

2021

$20,729 (+0.6%)

$687,000 + $382,600

$1,069,600

2020

$20,601 (−0.2%)

$687,000 + $382,600

$1,069,600

2019

$20,643 (+1.5%)

$687,000 + $382,600

$1,069,600

2018

$20,344 (+2.5%)

$687,000 + $382,600

$1,069,600

2017

$19,852 (−6.6%)

$687,000 + $382,600

$1,069,600

2016

$21,249 (+6.8%)

$687,000 + $382,600

$1,069,600

2014

$19,887 (+4.2%)

$472,000 + $514,500

$986,500

2013

$19,079 (+1.8%)

$472,000 + $514,500

$986,500

2012

$18,734 (+2.8%)

$472,000 + $514,500

$986,500

2011

$18,231 (+3.0%)

$472,000 + $514,500

$986,500

2010

$17,698 (+2.2%)

$472,000 + $514,500

$986,500

2009

$17,313

$472,000 + $514,500

$986,500

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

0.75 Acres

Year renovated

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Finished Sq. Ft.

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Unfinished Sq. Ft.

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Total Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

1202801 00027

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

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Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Short Hills, NJ • 07078-3011

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

78/ 100

Good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.7 hrs

4.3 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 45 Great Hills Rd

$5,132,707

$55K under list price of $5.19M

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.0M to $4.8M.

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$4,750,000 Last sold price
8 beds8 baths— sq ft
132 Hartshorn Dr, Short Hills, NJ 07078-1613
3 years older
no basement
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
85 Athens Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078-1353
$2,625,000 Last sold price
6 beds4.5 baths— sq ft
85 Athens Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078-1353
smaller lot
69 years older
no basement
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
2 Denman Ct, Short Hills, NJ 07078-1522
$2,950,000 Last sold price
5 beds4.5 baths— sq ft
2 Denman Ct, Short Hills, NJ 07078-1522
smaller lot
31 years older
no basement
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
89 Westview Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078-1268
$1,975,000 Last sold price
4 beds4.5 baths— sq ft
89 Westview Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078-1268
smaller lot
64 years older
no basement
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$3,955,000 Last sold price
6 beds6 baths— sq ft
38 DEER Path, Short Hills, NJ 07078-1204
9 years older
no basement
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
2 E Hartshorn Dr, Short Hills, NJ 07078-1630
$4,000,000 Last sold price
6 beds6.5 baths— sq ft
2 E Hartshorn Dr, Short Hills, NJ 07078-1630
no basement

Rental earnings

Est. $4,899 per month, based on comparable rentals

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