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$501,414$429 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $286,000 on Aug 7, 2020

56 FAIRFIELD AVE

FORDS, NJ 08863
0
Baths
1,168 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.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$501K
$462K low$541K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$286,000 · Aug 7, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,286 (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.$63,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$63,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$63,400

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.09
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(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.

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 · 1.0 mi
E
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.0 mi
H
Woodbridge High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 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

56 Fairfield 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 69% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Older than 86% 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
$362K$811K

This home is worth more than 39% 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$501,414
CheaperTypical $524,976Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$429
CheaperTypical $390Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,168 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,332 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size3,751 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 56 Fairfield Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFords 08863Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$501,41439% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42966% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,168 ft²36% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,751 ft²11% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than193527% of homes14% of homes

About 56 Fairfield Ave

How much is 56 Fairfield Ave, Fords, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 56 Fairfield Ave, Fords, NJ is $501,414 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $461,565 to $541,263. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 56 Fairfield Ave, Fords, NJ last sell?

56 Fairfield Ave, Fords, NJ last sold on Aug 7, 2020 for $286,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 56 Fairfield Ave, Fords, NJ?

56 Fairfield Ave, Fords, NJ has 1,168 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 56 Fairfield Ave, Fords, NJ built?

56 Fairfield Ave, Fords, NJ was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 56 Fairfield Ave, Fords, NJ?

56 Fairfield Ave, Fords, NJ is assigned to Fords Middle School (middle), rated D+; Menlo Park Terrace 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 56 Fairfield Ave, Fords, NJ compare to other homes in Fords 08863?

Among the 3,468 homes in Fords 08863, it is worth more than 39% of them ($501,414 against a typical $524,976), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($429 against a typical $390), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,168 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 27% of them (1935 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 31% 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 56 Fairfield Ave, Fords, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Fairfield Ave, Fords, NJ was $8,286. The county assessed it at $63,400.

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