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$650,040$265 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $128,000 on Apr 10, 2002

17 LING ST

FORDS, NJ 08863
0
Baths
2,456 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.
3,498 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$650K
$569K low$732K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$128,000 · Apr 10, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,070 (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.$100,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$83,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$100,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$100,000

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.0.08
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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 · 1.1 mi
E
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.2 mi
H
Woodbridge High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 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

17 Ling 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 92% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Older than 90% 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.

This home
$339K$752K

This home is worth more than 92% 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$650,040
CheaperTypical $531,735Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$265
CheaperTypical $389Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area2,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,328 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size3,498 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 17 Ling St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFords 08863Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$650,04092% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2654% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than2,456 ft²97% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,498 ft²9% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than192520% of homes10% of homes

About 17 Ling St

How much is 17 Ling St, Fords, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Ling St, Fords, NJ is $650,040 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $568,560 to $731,520. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Ling St, Fords, NJ last sell?

17 Ling St, Fords, NJ last sold on Apr 10, 2002 for $128,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Ling St, Fords, NJ?

17 Ling St, Fords, NJ has 2,456 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 17 Ling St, Fords, NJ built?

17 Ling St, Fords, NJ was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Ling St, Fords, NJ?

17 Ling 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 D. All sit in Woodbridge Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Ling St, Fords, NJ compare to other homes in Fords 08863?

Among the 3,468 homes in Fords 08863, it is worth more than 92% of them ($650,040 against a typical $531,735), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($265 against a typical $389), it is bigger than 97% of them (2,456 ft² against a typical 1,328 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (3,498 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1925 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 64% 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 17 Ling St, Fords, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Ling St, Fords, NJ was $13,070. The county assessed it at $100,000.

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