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Millburn is an Essex County township of approximately 23,000 residents that encompasses two distinct residential identities: the township’s historic Millburn Village area with its charming downtown along Main Street, Millburn Avenue, and Taylor Park, and the Short Hills section — one of the most prestigious and expensive residential addresses in New Jersey, if not the entire East Coast. Together, these two communities form a township of extraordinary residential quality and consistent buyer demand.

Millburn Village’s residential neighborhoods contain an excellent collection of 1920s through 1950s Colonials, Tudors, and Cape Cods on tree-lined streets within walking distance of the downtown and the Millburn Train Station. Short Hills occupies the Watchung Mountain foothills to the township’s west, where larger lots, more dramatic topography, and a tradition of luxury residential development have created an enclave of substantial Colonials, Tudors, and custom estates surrounding the Mall at Short Hills — one of the highest-grossing retail centers in the United States.

Millburn High School is consistently ranked among New Jersey’s and the nation’s finest public high schools, and this educational reputation is perhaps the single most powerful driver of the township’s extraordinary and persistent home value appreciation.

Key neighborhoods and areas: Key areas include Millburn Village’s residential streets surrounding the downtown and train station, the Wyoming neighborhood with its pre-war housing stock, the Glen neighborhood in the village area, the Short Hills residential sections with their larger lots and luxury homes throughout the Watchung Mountain foothills, and the Hartshorn neighborhood.

Community & market context: Millburn is served by NJ Transit’s Morris and Essex Line at Millburn Station, providing direct service to Newark Broad Street Station and to New York Penn Station in approximately 35 minutes. Home prices range from approximately $700,000 for modest Millburn Village properties to $5M+ for major Short Hills estates. Millburn High School has consistently ranked among New Jersey’s top 3 public schools.

Millburn home inspections address a wide range of concerns depending on the specific property’s location and age. In Millburn Village’s pre-war housing stock, oil tanks, knob-and-tube wiring in the oldest structures, cast iron plumbing, asbestos pipe insulation, and aging steam boiler systems are standard findings. In the Short Hills sections, the inspection focus shifts to large-home complexity — multi-zone HVAC systems requiring individual testing, complex roofline geometries, extensive additions and renovations, and the full range of outdoor amenities including pools, tennis courts, and elaborate landscape irrigation systems.

Radon is an important concern throughout the township, particularly in the Short Hills section where the Watchung Mountain geology produces elevated concentrations. Michael strongly recommends testing for every Millburn purchase. Oil tanks are common in older Millburn Village homes and in some older Short Hills properties.

No matter what Michael finds, his job is to give you a complete, honest picture of your Millburn property — so you can negotiate from knowledge, not guesswork. Schedule your inspection today.

Millburn is one of Essex County’s most prestigious real estate markets — a township that encompasses both the Millburn village center and the Short Hills neighborhood, one of the most consistently affluent residential enclaves in New Jersey. The housing stock spans pre-war Colonials and Tudors in the village section to large post-war and custom homes on substantial lots throughout Short Hills. Buyers are purchasing at some of the highest price points in northern New Jersey. The inspection complexity matches.

Electrical Systems

In Millburn’s older village-area homes — the Colonials and Tudors built before 1940 — knob-and-tube wiring is a consistent finding. In large, multi-story homes, the scope of an original knob-and-tube system can be extensive. The blown-in insulation over knob-and-tube combination is found regularly in Millburn attics and creates documented fire hazard conditions. In Short Hills’ post-war and mid-century custom homes, aluminum branch circuit wiring appears in 1965–1975 construction. Missing GFCI protection is found throughout pre-1980 properties regardless of neighborhood.

Plumbing

Galvanized steel supply lines in pre-1970 Millburn homes are at or approaching end of service life. In large, multi-story estate properties, the scope of galvanized supply piping and the cost of full replacement can be significant. Michael evaluates age, visible condition, and pressure at multiple locations throughout the home.

Foundation and Structural

Millburn’s older homes sit on a range of foundation types — fieldstone and rubble masonry in the oldest village-area properties, early poured concrete in mid-century construction, and newer poured concrete in more recent Short Hills development. Settlement patterns, water intrusion, and modification quality are all evaluated carefully. In Short Hills’ larger custom homes, Michael also examines detached garages, carriage houses, and any accessory structures.

Your Inspector: Michael Del Greco, CMI

How long does a home inspection in Millburn take?
Most Millburn home inspections take 2.5 to 4 hours depending on the size, age, and condition of the property. Older pre-war homes and larger properties typically take longer. See our full FAQ.

Should I be present for the inspection?
Your presence is required at the inspection. Walking through the home with your inspector is one of the most valuable things you can do as a home buyer. Here are questions to ask during the inspection.

Do you offer radon testing and other add-on services?
Yes. In addition to a standard home inspection, we offer additional services such as radon testing, WDI inspection, septic inspection, oil tank search, lead paint testing, and sewer scope — all especially useful for Northern New Jersey properties. These can be added when you schedule, and results are processed by certified professionals and included with your inspection report.

How do I schedule a Millburn home inspection?
Call our office at (973) 812-5100 or use our contact form. Our office staff answers the phone and can typically schedule within 24–48 hours.