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$605,000$600 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $305,000 on Oct 17, 2018

153 LIBERTY ST

FORDS, NJ 08863
0
Baths
1,008 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.
4,251 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$605K
$575K low$635K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$305,000 · Oct 17, 2018
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$470,000
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$376,000
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.22%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$135,000
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA · recorded Oct 17, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,376 (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.$66,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$66,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$66,000

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.5 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.Cape Cod
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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 · 1.1 mi
E
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.0 mi
H
Woodbridge High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 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.6,215 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,026
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$133,425
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

153 Liberty 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.

  • Worth more than 82% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Older than 86% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Fords 08863

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$363K$793K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Fords 08863.

How it measures up in Fords 08863

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

Estimated value$605,000
CheaperTypical $525,103Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$600
CheaperTypical $391Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,332 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size4,251 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 153 Liberty St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFords 08863Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$605,00082% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$60097% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²17% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,251 ft²15% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than193526% of homes14% of homes

About 153 Liberty St

How much is 153 Liberty St, Fords, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 153 Liberty St, Fords, NJ is $605,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $575,285 to $634,715. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 153 Liberty St, Fords, NJ last sell?

153 Liberty St, Fords, NJ last sold on Oct 17, 2018 for $305,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 153 Liberty St, Fords, NJ?

153 Liberty St, Fords, NJ has 1,008 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 153 Liberty St, Fords, NJ built?

153 Liberty St, Fords, NJ was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 153 Liberty St, Fords, NJ?

153 Liberty St, Fords, NJ is assigned to Fords Middle School (middle), rated D+; Menlo Park Terrace 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 153 Liberty St, Fords, NJ compare to other homes in Fords 08863?

Among the 3,468 homes in Fords 08863, it is worth more than 82% of them ($605,000 against a typical $525,103), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($600 against a typical $391), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,332 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (4,251 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1935 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 55% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 153 Liberty St, Fords, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 153 Liberty St, Fords, NJ was $8,376. The county assessed it at $66,000.

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