Short Hills Real Estate in Millburn NJ, Short Hills Homes

Winding lanes, historic mansions, luxury estates, waterfront properties, two downtowns and New Jersey real estate for the most discriminating home buyer.

Millburn Township is composed of two outstanding areas: Millburn and Short Hills NJ real estate, home to some of the most prized properties in the metro New York area.

Those shopping for Short Hills real estate will find an excellent selection of Colonials, Tudors, Contemporaries, and estate quality properties.

Designed and developed by inventor and horticulturist Samuel Hartshorn, both communities are rich in historic real estate and natural beauty. Hartshorn was committed to preserving the natural landscape and created winding roads through wooded areas rather than cutting trees.

As a result, the real estate in many areas of Millburn and Short Hills are surrounded by a leafy landscape with many of the trees over two hundred years old. And this idyllic setting is just 18 miles from Times Square.

Short Hills real estate is prized for its beauty, proximity to Manhattan and particularly for its high-performing public school system. The township’s schools have a long tradition of placing in the top tier of state and national rankings, with a high proportion of graduates gaining admission to the most competitive colleges.

In spite of the tranquil setting of local Short Hills homes for sale, life in Millburn is also urbane. The area's quaint downtown is just beyond the railroad station, offering the area’s commuters convenient shopping choices.

Millburn’s bustling downtown draws visitors from all over the adjacent areas to its fine boutiques, gourmet restaurants and cinema. Just strolling down lively Main Street or Millburn Avenue is a treat.

For more ambitious shopping The Mall at Short Hills, a premier retail destination, is minutes away. Visitors to this renowned mall will find a variety of choices from upscale department stores like Nordstrom, Saks and Bloomingdale’s to luxury boutiques like Tiffany, Chanel, and Vuitton. Opposite the Mall is The Short Hills Hilton, home to one of the state’s most acclaimed restaurants, and a top-rated day spa.

The Paper Mill Playhouse, one of the nation’s leading regional theatres, makes its home in Millburn, offering a full season of productions, including delightful family fare. The renowned Clara Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary welcomes nature lovers to its 16 acres of grounds and gardens filled with hundreds of varieties of trees, birds and wildflowers.

Short Hills Real Estate/Millburn: At A Glance

Established: 1857
Population: 20,000
Size: 10 sq. miles