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$245,000$163 / 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 98How 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

38 5TH ST

FORDS, NJ 08863
0
Baths
1,499 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.
3,751 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Pre-foreclosure (NOS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for Jul 1, 2026.

Valuation

$245K
$239K low$251K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,914 (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.$68,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$49,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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.

Foreclosure Filings(4)

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 · 1.0 mi
H
Woodbridge High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 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

38 5th 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Fords 08863
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Fords 08863
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Older than 96% 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
$350K$805K

This home is worth less 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$245,000
CheaperTypical $525,132Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$163
CheaperTypical $390Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,499 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,332 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size3,751 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 38 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFords 08863Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$245,000almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$163almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,499 ft²60% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,751 ft²11% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than19126% of homes4% of homes

About 38 5th St

How much is 38 5th St, Fords, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 5th St, Fords, NJ is $245,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $239,216 to $250,784. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 5th St, Fords, NJ last sell?

38 5th St, Fords, NJ last sold on Feb 13, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 5th St, Fords, NJ?

38 5th St, Fords, NJ has 1,499 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 38 5th St, Fords, NJ built?

38 5th St, Fords, NJ was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 5th St, Fords, NJ?

38 5th 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 38 5th St, Fords, NJ compare to other homes in Fords 08863?

Among the 3,468 homes in Fords 08863, it is worth more than almost none of them ($245,000 against a typical $525,132), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($163 against a typical $390), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,499 ft² against a typical 1,332 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (3,751 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1912 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than almost no 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 38 5th St, Fords, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 5th St, Fords, NJ was $8,914. The county assessed it at $68,200.

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