89 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ 08079
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FOR SALE

$84,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,214 sqft

89 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ 08079

Est. Mortgage $708/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 93% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1925
$69/sqft
Open Parking

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

Discover a unique investment opportunity in this charming twin home, built in 1925, that seamlessly blends character with modern potential. With three spacious bedrooms this property offers a solid foundation for both rental income and long-term appreciation. The semi-detached design provides a sense of privacy while fostering a welcoming community atmosphere. The interior features a mix of hardwood, carpet, and vinyl flooring, creating a warm and inviting ambiance throughout. An unfinished basement for additional storage. The main floor laundry adds convenience, appealing to potential tenants seeking practicality. Situated on a compact 0.05-acre lot, this home boasts a driveway for easy parking, enhancing its rental appeal. . With a good overall condition, this property is ready for immediate occupancy or can be updated to maximize rental returns. Its prime location, combined with the potential for value-added improvements, positions this home as a smart investment choice. Whether you're looking to expand your portfolio or enter the real estate market, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort and opportunity. Don't miss your chance to invest in a home that promises both warmth and financial growth!
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Mary Ann York, (732) 766-0898
Century 21 Action Plus Realty - Cream Ridge
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#NJSA2019966
Also Listed on Bright MLS.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 93% nearby.

Home Details for 89 Chestnut St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Connecting Stairway,Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1214 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity AvailableAppliances: Electric Water HeaterLaundry: Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiator,OilNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Radiator
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: ThreeAccessibility: NoneFloors: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltOther Structures: Above GradeFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: City/CountyRoad Surface Type: Black TopNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Frontage Length: Road Frontage: 19Not Allowed to Raise Horses
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1214 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 25

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: Side-by-Side, Twin/Semi-DetachedArchitecture: Side-by-Side,Twin/Semi-Detached
Building
Construction Materials: MixedNot a New ConstructionAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Condition: GoodParcel Number: 130005100011

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $84,000Price Per Sqft: $69
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: ACTIVE

Location

Direction & Address
City: SALEMCommunity: None Available
School Information
Elementary School: SalemElementary School District: Salem City SchoolsJr High / Middle School: Salem M.s.Jr High / Middle School District: Salem City SchoolsHigh School: Salem H.s.High School District: Salem City Schools

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: NJSA2019966

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1214 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2178 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: NJSA2019966Municipality: SALEM CITYAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1214

Additional Information

Source Internet Automated Valuation Display: YSource Internet Consumer Comment: YSource Internet Entire Listing Display: YSource Internet Address Display: Y

Around this home

What Locals Say about Salem

At least 73 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 71 % Say parking is easy

  • 65 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say there's wildlife

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

  • 41 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 36 % Say there are community events

  • 34 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 32 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 18 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Kayana Benson
    "My neighbors, are very friendly, they are some great helpful people but you have to be careful who you surround yourself and tell business too, overall salem is a small community in everybody just trying to do the same thing in that’s living day by day."
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  • Peggy Brown
    "I don’t know of any events that were held that would make me say that my neighborhood special st all."
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  • Famgoon Chop
    "The town is horrible no shopping store nothing ! In it’s also very dangerous . In a bad environment to raise kids "
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  • Angelashockley56
    "None anymore it's a small town with a lot of violence crime.There's no grocery store you need a vehicle to go to the mall or any other department store."
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  • Angelashockley56
    "There are buses my city is small so it's not far to walk to a bus that comes each way every 25 30min."
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  • Kiersten H.
    "I know all the dogs in my area, when one gets out of the yard anyone who is available to help joins in. I’ve personally returned neighbors dogs that wandered in my yard to play with my dog. There are allot of sidewalks, most maintained, some not. There’s also allot of areas of nature walks to check out"
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  • Jefferson B.
    "Gun shots gun shots gun shots. Place is horrible. Would not recommend moving here. Cheap rent isn’t worth your life. "
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  • Kiersten H.
    "We have lived here for 3 years now. We love the neighbors, the city is getting rid of the bad seeds in town and allot of great people are coming in. So much history and new businesses are popping up, soul food, distilleries, little shops. Great place! "
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  • Kiersten H.
    "On 8th street there is a strong sense of community, we all know each other and we are all interested in the rich history and development of the city. Low taxes and great neighbors, as a PhD student at Rutgers I feel welcome as a homeowner in the area. I highly recommend. "
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  • Kiersten H.
    "My neighborhood has many historical homes. Poor individuals have been moving out, and more businesses are moving in. Very low taxes "
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  • Waynelipk0
    "Quaint little "shore" feeling town. No businesses so you have to drive to get anything. neighbors are all friendly. "
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  • Orlando M.
    "People usually got the dogs in cages They do not pick up after the dogs they do not care after their dogs they have their dogs always locked up in cages"
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  • Puniboy
    "i live along the main highway where there are no sidewalks. getting anywhere requires driving. people tend to use the shoulder of the road to pass vehicles turning in the opposite direction"
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  • shorty
    "Chestnut Terrace is similar to living in Elsinboro. Quiet, safe, and good neighbors. Great place for walks and bike rides with no traffic. Inexpensive taxes with a beautiful home! School choice is available."
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  • Puniboy
    "Quinton Township School is great! The few restaurants we do have are awesome! The community is very welcoming and very hospitable. "
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  • Patrick M.
    "There is no public transportation. There is only one stoplight in town. There is little traffic. I do not know what else they want me to say about the non-existent traffic in this small town."
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  • Adeadfaith
    "Country living. Everything is very spread out. Neighbors are friendly. Biggest flaw is there is no grocery store. Safe neighborhood tho. "
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  • Nicolereiter7
    "My neighborhood is quiet and private. There a few small country stores near by for the essentials and just enough local eateries to keep it interesting. We are just far enough from the bridges to be convenient."
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  • Nicolereiter7
    "I have not lived in Mannington Township however love the area. It is great mix of open land and little neighborhoods. "
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  • Linda S.
    "It is a true shame what this area of town has become... I grew up in 266 Sinnickson St and the area was wonderful back in those days... If the area was cleaned up from crime, etc. than I would actually think about living there again... I do have many fond memories of this home... "
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  • spacepotato44
    "In 15 months I will live here and it is good. It has been 6 seconds and I still like this place :)))"
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Market trends in Salem

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
63
2MoM

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
97 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ
0.02
Single-Family Home
$95,000
08/27/26
3
1
1,214
99 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ
0.03
Single-Family Home
$95,000
08/27/26
3
1
1,032
120 Thompson St, Salem, NJ
0.19
Single-Family Home
$85,000
06/11/26
3
1
1,348
304 New Market St, Salem, NJ
0.13
Single-Family Home
$186,000
02/20/26
3
1
1,310
47 S 3rd St, Salem, NJ
0.27
Single-Family Home
$36,500
09/24/25
3
1
936
219 Wesley St, Salem, NJ
0.25
Single-Family Home
$125,000
06/11/26
3
2
1,499
286 Morrison Ave, Salem, NJ
0.53
Single-Family Home
$35,000
05/29/26
2
1
1,176
284 Morrison Ave, Salem, NJ
0.53
Single-Family Home
$155,000
05/29/26
3
1
1,176
5 Olive St, Salem, NJ
0.39
Single-Family Home
$105,000
02/17/26
2
1
884

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
85 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.01
$135,100
Studio
-
1,152
Off Market
97 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.02
$95,000
3
1
1,214
Recently Sold
99 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.03
$95,000
3
1
1,032
Recently Sold
59 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.04
$168,300
4
1.5
1,416
Off Market
100 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.06
$201,000
3
1
1,344
Off Market
115 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.08
$200,200
3
3.5
1,282
Off Market
49 Oak St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.09
$79,000
4
2
2,080
For Sale
12 Van Meter Ter, Salem, NJ 08079
0.07
$214,200
2
1
1,515
Off Market
39 Oak St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.10
$240,000
7
2
2,072
Recently Sold
54 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.09
$146,300
5
2
1,566
Off Market
183 Wesley St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.08
$170,000
3
1.5
1,552
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 25, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #NJSA2019966
Listed For Sale
$84,000
Aug 6, 2026
Source: eXp Realty #NJSA2018532
ListingRemoved
$84,000
Jun 18, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #NJSA2018532
PriceChange
$84,000
Price decreased by 6%
Apr 25, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #NJSA2018532
Listed For Sale
$89,000
Oct 7, 2013
Source: N/A
Sold
$5,600

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Mary Ann York, Century 21 Action Plus Realty - Cream Ridge
Agent Phone: (732) 766-0898
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Frequently asked questions about 89 Chestnut St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 89 Chestnut St?
    Based on a $84,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 89 Chestnut St in Salem, NJ is approximately $718 (about $460 principal & interest, $183 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • What do residents say about Salem?
    Residents describe Salem, NJ as well-kept, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See homes for sale in Salem, NJ.
  • What are the closest schools to 89 Chestnut St?
    The closest schools to 89 Chestnut St in Salem, NJ are John Fenwick Elementary School (Pre-K), Salem High School (rated 5/10), Salem Middle School (Elementary, rated 3/10).
  • Does 89 Chestnut St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 89 Chestnut St in Salem, NJ has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 89 Chestnut St?
    The lot at 89 Chestnut St in Salem, NJ is about 0.05 acres (2,178 sq ft).
  • Does 89 Chestnut St have parking?
    Yes, 89 Chestnut St in Salem, NJ has on-site parking.
89 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ 08079 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,214 sqft single-family home built in 1925. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Bright MLS on Aug 25, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# NJSA2019966.