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159 Chestnut Street, Garfield, NJ 07026 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Chestnut St

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1935

Acreage

0.135

Sale price

$390,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Chestnut Street
ZIP code
07026
County
Bergen
Block
115
Lot
74
Municipality
221
Parcel ID
115-74

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/20/2019
Sale price
$390,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$10,928
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,540
Stories
2
Year built
1935
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.135
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
74 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
43 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
43 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership information for 159 Chestnut Street, Garfield, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 159 Chestnut Street, Garfield, NJ 07026

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/20/2019 $390,000 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXX
09/30/2010 $388,000 XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXX X
02/22/2002 $325,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
07/16/2019 - R
07/02/2019 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
07/02/2019 - R
06/24/2019 - D
Mortgage XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
07/02/2019 - R
06/20/2019 - D
Deed > 350,000 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/07/2019 - R
05/03/2019 - D
Notice of Settlements XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
05/07/2019 - R
05/03/2019 - D
Notice of Settlements XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
10/07/2010 - R
09/30/2010 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXX XX XXXX
02/22/2002 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 159 Chestnut Street, Garfield, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$10,928
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$314,100
Land value
$134,300
Building value
$179,800

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $314,100 $314,100 3.479 $10,928 +4.26%
2024 $314,100 $314,100 3.337 $10,482 +1.71%
2023 $314,100 $314,100 3.281 $10,306 +5.19%
2022 $314,100 $314,100 3.119 $9,797 +3.01%
2021 $314,100 $314,100 3.028 $9,511 +2.23%
2020 $314,100 $314,100 2.962 $9,304 +1.93%
2019 $314,100 $314,100 2.906 $9,128 +2.29%
2018 $314,100 $314,100 2.841 $8,924 +1.79%
2017 $314,100 $314,100 2.791 $8,767 +3.06%
2016 $314,100 $314,100 2.708 $8,506 +2.54%

Permit information for 159 Chestnut Street, Garfield, NJ

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Columbus School No 8 6 Public PK, K-5 315 0.06
Columbus School No 8 6 Public PK, K-5 315 0.06
Woodrow Wilson School No 5 8 Public PK, K-5 294 0.24
Woodrow Wilson School No 5 8 Public PK, K-5 294 0.24
Margaret P Muscarelle Cdc NR Private PK-K 109 0.27
Margaret P Muscarelle Cdc NR Private PK-K 109 0.27
Northeast Christian Academy NR Private PK, K-12 32 0.31
Northeast Christian Academy NR Private PK, K-12 32 0.31
Roosevelt School No 7 7 Public PK, K-5 234 0.46
Roosevelt School No 7 7 Public PK, K-5 234 0.46
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Northeast Christian Academy NR Private PK, K-12 32 0.31
Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,253 0.61
Garfield Middle School 3 Public 6-8 973 0.83
Thomas Jefferson Middle School 7 Public 6-8 694 0.84
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 2 Public 7-8 479 0.85
Passaic Catholic Regional School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.85
Lighthouse Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.88
Garfield Auxiliary Ms-High School NR Public 6-12 41 1.00
Heritage Christian School NR Private PK, K-11 0 1.01
Sacred Heart School NR Private K-8 0 1.01
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Northeast Christian Academy NR Private PK, K-12 32 0.31
Garfield High School 3 Public 9-12 1,199 0.34
Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,253 0.61
Lighthouse Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.88
Garfield Auxiliary Ms-High School NR Public 6-12 41 1.00
Heritage Christian School NR Private PK, K-11 0 1.01
Immaculate Conception High School NR Private 9-12 145 1.18
Lodi High School 5 Public 9-12 907 1.20
Felician School for Exceptional Children NR Private 4-12 51 1.20
Hope Academy NR Public 6-12 124 1.22

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Chestnut Street, Garfield, NJ 07026?

The development at 159 Chestnut Street, Garfield, NJ 07026 was built in 1935.

What is the total square footage of 159 Chestnut Street, Garfield, NJ 07026?

159 Chestnut Street, Garfield, NJ 07026 has a total of 1,540 square feet.

When was 159 Chestnut Street, Garfield, NJ 07026 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Chestnut Street, Garfield, NJ 07026 was last sold on 06/20/2019 for $390,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Chestnut Street, Garfield, NJ 07026?

159 Chestnut Street, Garfield, NJ 07026 is currently assessed at $314,100.

What are the property taxes for 159 Chestnut Street, Garfield, NJ 07026?

The property taxes for 159 Chestnut Street, Garfield, NJ 07026 total $10,927.

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