Bergen County and Tenafly Borough property record for 20 Chestnut St, Tenafly, NJ 07670
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,540 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $24,902 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2017 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-01003-0000-00002 |
| Primary APN | 61-01003-0000-00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 63 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,540 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Street Address | 20 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | TENAFLY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07670-1700 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Description | 70X130 |
| Legal Block | 1003 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | TENAFLY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 55202 |
20 Chestnut St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2021.
Source: Bergen County and Tenafly Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 ROLLING RIDGE RD, UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ 07458-1705 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2021 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage THE NORMAN SCHWALM REVOCABLE TRUST |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 25, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202140468 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4027 / 648 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0025480721 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 20 CHESTNUT ST, TENAFLY, NJ 07670-1700 |
| Document Number | 0040270648 |
| Book / Page | 4027 / 648 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021040468 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,835.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 CHESTNUT ST, TENAFLY, NJ 07670-1700 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 363 VALLEY VIEW AVE, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-3417 |
| Document Number | 0040270657 |
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| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 4027/657 |
| Instrument | 2021040469 |
| Name | THE NORMAN SCHWALM REVOCABLE TRUST |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 25 MAIN ST STE 206, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 20 CHESTNUT ST, TENAFLY, NJ 07670-1700 |
| Document Number | 0025480721 |
| Book / Page | 002548 / 000721 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | PARDES CHANA |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 20 CHESTNUT ST, TENAFLY, NJ 07670-1700 |
| Document Number | 0025151345 |
| Book / Page | 002515 / 001345 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1371 HECKMAN WAY SAN JOSE CA 951294109, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4109 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Chestnut St was $24,902, up 4.6% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and Tenafly Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | Tenafly Borough |
| Unified School District | Tenafly Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $837,600 (-) Land $478,800 Building $358,800 | $837,600 (-) Land $478,800 Building $358,800 | |
| 2025 | $24,902.00 (+4.65%) | $837,600 Land $478,800 Building $358,800 | $837,600 Land $478,800 Building $358,800 |
| 2024 | $23,796.00 | ||
| 2023 | $837,600 Land $478,800 Building $358,800 | $837,600 Land $478,800 Building $358,800 | |
| 2022 | $22,657.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 20 Chestnut St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK private · serves 792,713 people · EPA ID NJ0238001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement Jan 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 336 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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