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$404,781$540 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $120,000 on Sep 24, 1996

51 POPLAR ST

FORDS, NJ 08863
0
Baths
750 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$405K
$395K low$414K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Sep 24, 1996
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$342,381
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$273,905
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.15%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$62,400
WACHOVIA BK/SC · recorded Sep 16, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,764 (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.$61,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$41,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$59,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$61,000

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.Cape Cod
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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

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 · 0.9 mi
E
Lafayette Estates Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 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.6,215 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,026
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$133,425
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

51 Poplar 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 91% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Older than 83% 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
$358K$793K

This home is worth more than 9% 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$404,781
CheaperTypical $525,166Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$540
CheaperTypical $390Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area750 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,332 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 51 Poplar St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFords 08863Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$404,7819% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54093% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than750 ft²2% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac82% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than194542% of homes17% of homes

About 51 Poplar St

How much is 51 Poplar St, Fords, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 51 Poplar St, Fords, NJ is $404,781 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $395,441 to $414,121. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 51 Poplar St, Fords, NJ last sell?

51 Poplar St, Fords, NJ last sold on Sep 24, 1996 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 51 Poplar St, Fords, NJ?

51 Poplar St, Fords, NJ has 750 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 51 Poplar St, Fords, NJ built?

51 Poplar St, Fords, NJ was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 51 Poplar St, Fords, NJ?

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

Among the 3,468 homes in Fords 08863, it is worth more than 9% of them ($404,781 against a typical $525,166), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($540 against a typical $390), it is bigger than 2% of them (750 ft² against a typical 1,332 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1945 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 12% 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 Poplar St, Fords, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Poplar St, Fords, NJ was $7,764. The county assessed it at $61,000.

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