Union County and Union Township property record for 217 Chestnut St, Union, NJ 07083
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $11,801 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-00803-0000-00002 |
| Primary APN | 19-00803-0000-00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 217 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | UNION |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07083-9404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 803 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 33501 |
217 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2012.
Source: Union County and Union Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 CHESTNUT ST, UNION, NJ 07083-9404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5909 / 759 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 17, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000043454 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Chestnut St was $11,801, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Union Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Union Township |
| Unified School District | Union Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $50,600 (-) Land $21,000 Building $29,600 | $50,600 (-) Land $21,000 Building $29,600 | |
| 2025 | $11,801.00 (+4.34%) | $50,600 Land $21,000 Building $29,600 | $50,600 Land $21,000 Building $29,600 |
| 2024 | $11,310.00 | ||
| 2023 | $50,600 Land $21,000 Building $29,600 | $50,600 Land $21,000 Building $29,600 | |
| 2022 | $10,583.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 217 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
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.
Wildfire risk around 217 Chestnut St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 89% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 655 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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