159 Chestnut St, Garfield, NJ 07026 Property Records

Bergen County and Garfield City property record for 159 Chestnut St, Garfield, NJ 07026

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,540 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size	0.135 acres (5,859 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$390,000 (Jul 2019)
Tax Bill	$10,928 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`21-00115-0000-00074`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`21-00115-0000-00074`
Alternative APNs	`210011500074` `002893`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,540 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1935
Effective Year Built	Effective 1935
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	5,859 sqft (0.135 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 47 ft wide
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Account Number	002893
Street Address	159 CHESTNUT ST
City	GARFIELD
State	NJ
Zip	07026-2705
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	5857 SF
Legal Subdivision	BELMONT SEC #1
Legal Block	115
Legal Lot Number	74
Jurisdiction	BERGEN NJ
Township / Civil Division	GARFIELD
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4001
Census Tract	21300

Owner

Source: Bergen County and Garfield City records, as of June 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	159 CHESTNUT ST, GARFIELD, NJ 07026-2705
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 9, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI GET A RATE LLC
Jul 2, 2019	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 2, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 2, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 7, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201942199
Deed Book / Page	3283 / 914
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERGEN NJ
Property Address	159 CHESTNUT ST, GARFIELD, NJ 07026-2705
Document Number	0038951010
Instrument Date	Oct 9, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 1, 2021
Title Company	ELITE TITLE GROUP LLC, ELITE TITLE GRP LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 CHESTNUT ST ROCHELLE PARK NJ 076623703, ROCHELLE PARK, NJ 07662-3703

Mortgage

Document Number	0038951010
Date	Jan 5, 2021
Book Page	003895/001010

Lender

Name	GET A RATE LLC
Address	HACKENSACK, NJ 07601

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Jan 4, 2036

July 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	BERGEN NJ
Recording Date	Jul 2, 2019
Property Address	159 CHESTNUT ST, GARFIELD, NJ 07026-2705
Document Number	0032830914
Book / Page	3283 / 914
Instrument Date	Jun 20, 2019
Instrument	19-042199
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 2, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 CHESTNUT ST, GARFIELD CITY, NJ

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bergen County and Garfield City assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Bergen County
Municipality	Garfield City
Unified School District	Garfield City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$314,100 (-) Land $134,300 Building $179,800	$314,100 (-) Land $134,300 Building $179,800
2025	$10,928.00 (+4.26%)	$314,100 (-) Land $134,300 Building $179,800	$314,100 (-) Land $134,300 Building $179,800
2024	$10,481.00 (+6.99%)
2023		$314,100 Land $134,300 Building $179,800	$314,100 Land $134,300 Building $179,800
2022	$9,796.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	GARFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT serves 30,487 people · EPA ID NJ0221001
Water Source	Purchased surface water from PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION
Last State Inspection	Nov 2025
Lead	3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	6 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 796 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Fiber · Cable	8,000 / 8,000
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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