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$414,817$309 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $190,000 on Mar 26, 2013

51 3RD ST

FORDS, NJ 08863
0
Baths
1,343 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$415K
$373K low$456K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$190,000 · Mar 26, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,816 (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.$59,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$59,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$59,800

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.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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 · 0.7 mi
E
Lafayette Estates Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 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

51 3rd 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 less than 90% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Older than 92% 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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$362K$790K

This home is worth more than 10% 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$414,817
CheaperTypical $531,380Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$309
CheaperTypical $394Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,343 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,336 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 51 3rd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFords 08863Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$414,81710% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30912% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,343 ft²51% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac19% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than192015% of homes8% of homes

About 51 3rd St

How much is 51 3rd St, Fords, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 51 3rd St, Fords, NJ is $414,817 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $373,334 to $456,300. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 51 3rd St, Fords, NJ last sell?

51 3rd St, Fords, NJ last sold on Mar 26, 2013 for $190,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 51 3rd St, Fords, NJ?

51 3rd St, Fords, NJ has 1,343 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 51 3rd St, Fords, NJ built?

51 3rd St, Fords, NJ was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 51 3rd St, Fords, NJ?

51 3rd 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 51 3rd St, Fords, NJ compare to other homes in Fords 08863?

Among the 3,468 homes in Fords 08863, it is worth more than 10% of them ($414,817 against a typical $531,380), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($309 against a typical $394), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,343 ft² against a typical 1,336 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1920 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 14% 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 51 3rd St, Fords, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 51 3rd St, Fords, NJ was $7,816. The county assessed it at $59,800.

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