As a Millburn New Jersey real estate expert, Sheri ans first-hand and extensive knowledge about Millburn homes, its community, school system, commuter information, and resources, providing invaluable information to her clients. Millburn Township is a beautiful residential community, located only 20 miles from New York City in the southwest corner of Essex County. Set among the rolling, short hills of north-central New Jersey's South Mountain reservation, the township offers the charm of a small-town setting with the sophistication of big-city living. With a population of nearly 20,000, Millburn Township features an abundance of sought-after community amenities (such as fine dining and shopping; thriving entertainment and business environments; a highly ranked school system; convenient transportation; and proximity to New York City) while preserving the comforts of suburban life. Home to a large number of local businesses and large corporations and accessible to the many corporate headquarters nearby, Millburn Township offers an attractive way of life, all within an easy commute.
Short Hills is a section within Millburn Township. They have separate zip codes but are part of the same township and have the same school system. Short Hills is situated north of Millburn Avenue, west of South Mountain Reservation and bordered east by Route 24 and Summit. Millburn is located in the areas around downtown Millburn, south of Millburn Avenue and along Wyoming Avenue bordering Maplewood.
With winding streets and lush landscaping, each neighborhood throughout Millburn and Short Hills has its own appeal. The Wyoming and South Mountain sections of Millburn are steeped in the town's history, and they offer friendly, welcoming neighborhoods within walking distance of downtown.
Millburn-Short Hills is home to numerous points of interest sure to enchant everyone from nature enthusiasts to die-hard shoppers to dedicated patrons of the arts. Throughout the township, it is easy to appreciate the beauty of the natural surroundings. One of the most prominent places to enjoy the outdoors is through the South Mountain Reservation (the largest parkland in Essex County), which extends through Millburn Township as well as the surround municipalities of West Orange, Maplewood and South Orange. The more than 2,000-plus acres of reservation include hiking trails, waterfalls, creeks and ponds, as well as magnificent vistas from 550 feet above Millburn.
Short Hills is also home to the 16.5-acre Cora Hartsborn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary, a non-profit organization that serves as a cultural and educational center for the residents of greater Millburn Township for the purpose of fostering awareness and respect for nature and the environment through demonstration and participation.
Greenwood Gardens, a new non-profit public garden located adjacent to Old Short Hills Park, has recently opened to the public. The once private retreat was the country estate of 20th century real estate auctioneer Joseph P. Day. Today the 22-acre campus includes formal gardens, teahouses, fields, ponds and woodlands.
Throughout town, visitors can enjoy a walk back in time through the historic sites along the Veterans Memorial Path. This is a 4 1/2 mile trail with 17 points of interest -- including Revolutionary battlegrounds, Civil War gravesites and WWI, WWII, Korean and Vietnam War Memorials.
A great sense of history and community spirit is evident in every aspect of the township, particularly with numerous annual town-wide events and activities. Hundreds of people celebrate Independence Day with festivities, fireworks and a fishing derby, organized by an independent volunteer Fourth Of July Committee. Throughout the year there are also celebrations such as the Halloween Parade, Holiday Parade, Easter Egg Hunt, Car Show, Street Fair, 5K Run and Art Fair for residents and visitors of all ages to delight in.
Millburn-Short Hills is on the Dover route of the Mid-town Direct into Penn Station, with 2 train stations and abundant parking. Approximately 30-35 minutes into Manhattan, this community is easily accessible to commuters, giving them the both of best worlds--a cosmopolitan suburb that is still near New York.
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