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30 Robert Dr, Short Hills, NJ, 07078

7beds
9baths
8,682sqft
$5,995,000
$691price/sqft
$42,419/moest. monthly cost
$1,696,760/yrincome needed

About This Home

Experience the pinnacle of luxury living in this magnificent, stately 9,000 sq ft All Brick Colonial w/ Davinci Slate roof on .88 acres of gorgeous property w/heated saltwater pool! Designed by Dubinett Architects & built by Moore Developments in 2013, this 7 bedroom, 7.2 bath home is a true showcase of timeless elegance, superior craftsmanship, and bespoke design. Circular drive leads to grand 2-story EH, living room w/ wood burning FP w/gas starter flanked by bookcases, & dining room perfect for entertaining w/butler's pantry & 1000 bottle wine cellar. The heart of the home is a stunning gourmet eat-in kitchen w/crisp white custom cabinetry, marble center island, 2 walk-in pantries, Subzero 36" refrigerator/freezer, Wolf range & 2 Bosch DWs totally open to family room w/ coffered ceiling & wood burning FP w/ gas starter, 2 sets of French doors from family room & set of French doors from kitchen open to expansive Bluestone patio & saltwater pool. 1st level in-law suite, office w/ custom built-ins & "pool house" full bath open to bluestone patio. On 2nd level there is a luxurious primary suite w/sitting room, gas FP, 2 custom WICs & balcony overlooking property. Spa-like primary bath w/jacuzzi & steam. 4 more bedrooms & 3 more baths & laundry. Radiant heated floors in all baths. Lower Level has rec rm, home theater, exercise room/bedroom suite, mudroom, 3-car heated garage. Elevator-ready shaft. Walking distance to Pingry Lower School, Hartshorn Elementary School & Gero Park.

Getting Around

9
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
15
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
8/10
Millburn Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.5 mi
9/10
Millburn Sr High SchoolGrades 9-121.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2013

Materials

  • Roof: Imitation Slate,Slate
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Custom Home,Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Generator-Built-In,Kitchen Exhaust Fan,Microwave,Range/Oven-Electric,Refrigerator,Wall Oven(s) - Electric,Washer,Water Filter,Water Softener Owned,Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Level 2

Basement

  • Features: 1Bedroom,BathOthr,Exercise,GarEnter,Media,OutEntrn,RecRoom,Utility

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Yes,Finished,French Drain,Full,Sump Pump

Bedroom1

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 342

Bedroom2

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 240

Bedroom3

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 196

Bedroom4

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 182

Bedroom5

  • Area: 234

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Bathrooms: 9
  • Full bathrooms: 7
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Level: First
  • Area: 315

Family Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 420

Features

  • Bedroom,Media Room,Rec Room,In-Law Floorplan
  • Window features: Thermal Windows/Doors
  • Flooring: Carpet,Stone,Tile,Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace features: Bedroom 1,Family Room,Gas,Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: 4+ Units,Forced Air,Zoned,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: 4+ Units,Central Air,Zoned

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 8,682
  • Total interior livable area: 8,682 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Breakfast Bar,Kitchen Island,Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry
  • Level: First
  • Area: 306

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 315

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Stall Shower,Steam

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1612037040000000040000
  • Zoning description: Residential
  • Other equipment: Generator-Built-In
  • Exclusions: None.

Features

  • Private pool: Yes
  • Pool features: Outdoor Pool,Gunite,Heated,In Ground
  • Patio & porch: Patio
  • Exterior features: Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Has spa: Yes
  • Spa features: Bath

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.88 Acres
  • Features: Wooded
  • Lot size dimensions: 141 x 273

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: 1 Car Width,Asphalt,Circular Driveway,Paver Block
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 3
  • Covered spaces: 3

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Strong Wind
Tornado
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties

Fire
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $30,313$363,756
Home Insurance *$1,049$12,588
Property Taxes $10,100$121,200
Electricity $957$11,484
Total$42,419$509,028
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$1,454,365/yr
40% on housing$1,272,570/yr
45% on housing$1,131,173/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

New Jersey Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 7,029Commercial: 173
Total Premiums$5.54M
Total Exposure$1.19B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.4%
7.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.0%
1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$691This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 07078$850
Essex County$382

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 07078$681
Essex County$391

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-04Listed for sale$6,398,000
2014-02-03Sold$4,200,000
2013-09-10Price change$4,500,000
2013-07-02Price change$4,790,000
2011-11-12Listed for sale$4,795,000
2011-07-12Sold$1,626,000
1997-08-12Sold$810,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentArlene Gorman Gonnella, Weichert Realtors
BrokerageWeichert Realtors

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