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$540,611$388 / 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 93How 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

48 S ELM ST

FORDS, NJ 08863
0
Baths
1,392 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$541K
$501K low$581K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,782 (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.$97,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$72,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$97,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$97,800

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.0.37
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.Yes

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 · 0.8 mi
E
Lafayette Estates Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Woodbridge High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 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

48 S Elm 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Older than 78% 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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$359K$777K

This home is worth more than 55% 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$540,611
CheaperTypical $531,380Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$388
CheaperTypical $392Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,392 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,336 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 48 S Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFords 08863Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$540,61155% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38848% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,392 ft²54% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac98% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than194960% of homes22% of homes

About 48 S Elm St

How much is 48 S Elm St, Fords, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 48 S Elm St, Fords, NJ is $540,611 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $500,623 to $580,599. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 48 S Elm St, Fords, NJ last sell?

48 S Elm St, Fords, NJ last sold on May 12, 1993, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 48 S Elm St, Fords, NJ?

48 S Elm St, Fords, NJ has 1,392 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 48 S Elm St, Fords, NJ built?

48 S Elm St, Fords, NJ was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 48 S Elm St, Fords, NJ?

48 S Elm St, 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 48 S Elm St, Fords, NJ compare to other homes in Fords 08863?

Among the 3,468 homes in Fords 08863, it is worth more than 55% of them ($540,611 against a typical $531,380), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($388 against a typical $392), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,392 ft² against a typical 1,336 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1949 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 40% 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 48 S Elm St, Fords, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 48 S Elm St, Fords, NJ was $12,782. The county assessed it at $97,800.

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