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Last sold for $460,000 on May 7, 2020

147 BEECH ST

FORDS, NJ 08863
0
Baths
1,736 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$460,000 · May 7, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,894 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$91,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$69,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$91,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$91,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Fords Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Lafayette Estates Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Woodbridge High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Woodbridge Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08863These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.105

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,888
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,214 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,028
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$133,428
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

147 Beech St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Older than 84% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Fords 08863

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fords 08863.

Living area1,736 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 147 Beech St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFords 08863Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,736 ft²82% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac77% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than194231% of homes16% of homes

About 147 Beech St

When did 147 Beech St, Fords, NJ last sell?

147 Beech St, Fords, NJ last sold on May 7, 2020 for $460,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 147 Beech St, Fords, NJ?

147 Beech St, Fords, NJ has 1,736 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 147 Beech St, Fords, NJ built?

147 Beech St, Fords, NJ was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 147 Beech St, Fords, NJ?

147 Beech St, Fords, NJ is assigned to Fords Middle School (middle), rated D+; Lafayette Estates Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Woodbridge High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Woodbridge Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 147 Beech St, Fords, NJ compare to other homes in Fords 08863?

Among the 3,468 homes in Fords 08863, it is bigger than 82% of them (1,736 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1942 against a typical 1949). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 147 Beech St, Fords, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 147 Beech St, Fords, NJ was $11,894. The county assessed it at $91,000.

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