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$942,012$351 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $535,000 on Mar 12, 2015

196 SUMMIT AVE

FORDS, NJ 08863
0
Baths
2,680 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2014
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$942K
$850K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$535,000 · Mar 12, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,298 (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.$140,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$112,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$140,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$140,000

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.0.26
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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

196 Summit Ave 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Fords 08863
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Among the newest homes in Fords 08863

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
$348K$789K

This home is worth more than almost all 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$942,012
CheaperTypical $523,821Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$351
CheaperTypical $391Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area2,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built2014
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 196 Summit Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFords 08863Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$942,012almost all homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35128% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than2,680 ft²98% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac94% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than2014almost all homes96% of homes

About 196 Summit Ave

How much is 196 Summit Ave, Fords, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Summit Ave, Fords, NJ is $942,012 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $849,983 to $1,034,041. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Summit Ave, Fords, NJ last sell?

196 Summit Ave, Fords, NJ last sold on Mar 12, 2015 for $535,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 196 Summit Ave, Fords, NJ?

196 Summit Ave, Fords, NJ has 2,680 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 196 Summit Ave, Fords, NJ built?

196 Summit Ave, Fords, NJ was built in 2014, making it 12 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 196 Summit Ave, Fords, NJ?

196 Summit Ave, 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 196 Summit Ave, Fords, NJ compare to other homes in Fords 08863?

Among the 3,468 homes in Fords 08863, it is worth more than almost all of them ($942,012 against a typical $523,821), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($351 against a typical $391), it is bigger than 98% of them (2,680 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2014 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 91% 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 196 Summit Ave, Fords, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Summit Ave, Fords, NJ was $18,298. The county assessed it at $140,000.

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