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$510,248$447 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

36 HEARTHSTONE AVE

FORDS, NJ 08863
0
Baths
1,142 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$510K
$482K low$539K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,789 (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.$74,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$74,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$74,900

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.0.12
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

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 · 0.2 mi
E
Lafayette Estates Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Woodbridge High SchoolD
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

36 Hearthstone 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.

  • Worth less than 67% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 80% 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
$356K$762K

This home is worth more than 41% 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$510,248
CheaperTypical $530,279Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$447
CheaperTypical $392Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,142 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,331 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 36 Hearthstone Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFords 08863Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$510,24841% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44770% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,142 ft²33% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac40% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than194846% of homes20% of homes

About 36 Hearthstone Ave

How much is 36 Hearthstone Ave, Fords, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 36 Hearthstone Ave, Fords, NJ is $510,248 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $481,929 to $538,567. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 36 Hearthstone Ave, Fords, NJ last sell?

36 Hearthstone Ave, Fords, NJ last sold on Apr 12, 1993, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 36 Hearthstone Ave, Fords, NJ?

36 Hearthstone Ave, Fords, NJ has 1,142 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 36 Hearthstone Ave, Fords, NJ built?

36 Hearthstone Ave, Fords, NJ was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 36 Hearthstone Ave, Fords, NJ?

36 Hearthstone Ave, Fords, NJ is assigned to Fords Middle School (middle), rated D+; Lafayette Estates Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; 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 36 Hearthstone Ave, Fords, NJ compare to other homes in Fords 08863?

Among the 3,468 homes in Fords 08863, it is worth more than 41% of them ($510,248 against a typical $530,279), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($447 against a typical $392), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,142 ft² against a typical 1,331 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1948 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 33% 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 36 Hearthstone Ave, Fords, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 36 Hearthstone Ave, Fords, NJ was $9,789. The county assessed it at $74,900.

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