12 Chestnut St

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Description

Welcome to this charming, move-in ready home nestled on a quiet street in the heart of town. Offering exceptional value in today’s market, this beautifully updated home features 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, sits on an expansive .315 acre lot, and combines character, comfort, and many thoughtful updates throughout. A welcoming front porch invites you inside to a bright and inviting living room that flows seamlessly into the dining room and a renovated kitchen featuring new stainless steel appliances...Welcome to this charming, move-in ready home nestled on a quiet street in the heart of town. Offering exceptional value in today’s market, this beautifully updated home features 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, sits on an expansive .315 acre lot, and combines character, comfort, and many thoughtful updates throughout. A welcoming front porch invites you inside to a bright and inviting living room that flows seamlessly into the dining room and a renovated kitchen featuring new stainless steel appliances - perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The first floor also offers a convenient primary bedroom, an updated full bathroom and a bonus room perfect for an office, providing flexible main level living. Upstairs, a spacious second floor family room creates the ideal additional living space, along with three generously sized bedrooms and another full bathroom. The finished basement expands the home’s versatility with a large recreation area and a newly added gym, ideal for today’s lifestyle needs. Step outside to a beautiful Trex deck overlooking the expansive backyard, offering exceptional outdoor space for relaxing, entertaining, and future possibilities. With a new roof, new AC systems and numerous updates throughout, this home truly has it all and is ready for its next owners to enjoy. Just moments from top-rated schools, NYC transportation, and the vibrant center of town.
  1. Listed by Margaret J. Hwang • Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Alpine
    P: (646)-662-2414 margaretjaehwang@gmail.com

Property Details for 12 Chestnut Street

Style
Single Family Residence
Sub style
Other
Waterfront
None
Garage
Detached
LISTING CLOSED: 06/17/2026 08:00 PM

Property Details for 12 Chestnut Street

StatusSold - Sold
MLS #26007605
Days on Market17
Taxes$16,674 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built-
Lot Size-
CountyBergen County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Alpine, Margaret J. Hwang

Sold By Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Tenafly, Orna Jackson

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Property Information for 12 Chestnut Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area name: Cresskill
  • Flood plain: None
  • Street Name: Chestnut
  • County Name: BERGEN
  • Status: Closed
  • Street Number Numeric: 12
  • Street Direction: North
  • Zip Code: 07626
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Other Charges: True
  • Association: None
  • Additional subst: None
  • Tax: $16,674
School Information
  • Elementary School: Edward H Bryan E.S.
  • Junior High School: Cresskill MS
  • Senior High School: Cresskill HS
Owner
  • Ownership: Private
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot description: Regular
  • Year Built: 1900-1939, Build Prior to 1978
  • Views exposure: North
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Hdwd As In, Sprinklers
Property and Assessments
  • Photo Number: 48
Utilities
  • Heatcool: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Baths full: 2
  • Baths partial: 0
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Description: FINISHED REC ROOM, GYM, LNDRY RM
  • Number of rooms: 9
  • Lifestyle: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp
  • Full Baths Total: 2
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Hdwd As In, Sprinklers
  • Pool Type: None
Agent
Sale and Listing Information
  • Management Phone: 646-662-2414
  • Search Class: RES, Residential
  • List Price: $999,000.00
  • Listing Date: 04-09-2026
  • Pending Date: 05-06-2026
  • Close Date: 06-18-2026
  • Status Date: 06-17-2026
  • Sale Price: $1,250,000
Showing Information
  • Internet Remarks: Welcome to this charming, move-in ready home nestled on a quiet street in the heart of town. Offering exceptional value in today’s market, this beautifully updated home features 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, sits on an expansive .315 acre lot, and combines character, comfort, and many thoughtful updates throughout. A welcoming front porch invites you inside to a bright and inviting living room that flows seamlessly into the dining room and a renovated kitchen featuring new stainless steel appliances - perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The first floor also offers a convenient primary bedroom, an updated full bathroom and a bonus room perfect for an office, providing flexible main level living. Upstairs, a spacious second floor family room creates the ideal additional living space, along with three generously sized bedrooms and another full bathroom. The finished basement expands the home’s versatility with a large recreation area and a newly added gym, ideal for today’s lifestyle needs. Step outside to a beautiful Trex deck overlooking the expansive backyard, offering exceptional outdoor space for relaxing, entertaining, and future possibilities. With a new roof, new AC systems and numerous updates throughout, this home truly has it all and is ready for its next owners to enjoy. Just moments from top-rated schools, NYC transportation, and the vibrant center of town.

Property History for 12 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 17, 2026

Sold

NJMLS #26007605

$1,250,000
May 5, 2026

Under Contract

NJMLS #26007605

Apr 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #26007605

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/17/2026

Sold

NJMLS #26007605

$1,250,000
05/05/2026

Under Contract

NJMLS #26007605

04/29/2026

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #26007605

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$461,200Additions$273,700Total$734,900
Tax Record2024$15,520 ($1,293 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,120 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,120 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,700 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930CountyBERGENAPN08 00060-0000-00005

Schools near 12 Chestnut Street

This home is within Cresskill Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 1 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Edward H. Bryan Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Cresskill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cresskill Jr Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Merritt Memorial Elementary School
Public1 to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Alpine, Margaret J. Hwang

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