Salem County and Elmer Borough property record for 300 Chestnut St, Elmer, NJ 08318
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,542 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 1.07 acres (46,812 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,985 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00011-0000-00007 |
| Primary APN | 03-00011-0000-00007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,542 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 46,812 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 498 ft deep x 94 ft wide |
| Street Address | 300 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELMER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08318-2115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R125 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 8 |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | ELMER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 21000 |
300 Chestnut St is held in a trust since March 2015.
Source: Salem County and Elmer Borough records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 209 OLD KINGS HWY, SALEM, NJ 08079-2013 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0039290711 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 300 CHESTNUT ST, ELMER, NJ 08318-2115 |
| Document Number | 0047530519 |
| Book / Page | 4753 / 519 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026000848 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | SURREY TITLE COMPANY, SURETY TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 300 CHESTNUT ST, ELMER, NJ 08318-2115 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 209 OLD KINGS HWY, SALEM, NJ 08079-2013 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 300 Chestnut St was $5,985, up 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Salem County and Elmer Borough assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Salem County |
| Municipality | Elmer Borough |
| Unified School District | Pittsgrove Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $152,000 (-) Land $30,500 Building $121,500 | $152,000 (-) Land $30,500 Building $121,500 | |
| 2025 | $5,985.00 (+0.2%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $152,000 Land $30,500 Building $121,500 | $152,000 Land $30,500 Building $121,500 |
| 2024 | $5,973.00 | ||
| 2023 | $152,000 Land $30,500 Building $121,500 | $152,000 Land $30,500 Building $121,500 | |
| 2022 | $5,606.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 300 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 27, 2016 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1980 · tidal / storm surge |
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 300 Chestnut St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | ELMER BORO W DEPT serves 1,385 people · EPA ID NJ1702001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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