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Last sold for $425,000 on Feb 19, 2025

78 DOUGLAS ST

FORDS, NJ 08863
0
Baths
1,722 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$425,000 · Feb 19, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,154 (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.$62,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$34,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$62,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$62,100

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.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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 · 1.5 mi
E
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.5 mi
H
Woodbridge High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 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

78 Douglas 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.

  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Older than 94% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Fords 08863

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fords 08863.

Living area1,722 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,336 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 78 Douglas St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFords 08863Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,722 ft²81% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac94% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than191511% of homes6% of homes

About 78 Douglas St

When did 78 Douglas St, Fords, NJ last sell?

78 Douglas St, Fords, NJ last sold on Feb 19, 2025 for $425,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Douglas St, Fords, NJ?

78 Douglas St, Fords, NJ has 1,722 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 78 Douglas St, Fords, NJ built?

78 Douglas St, Fords, NJ was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 Douglas St, Fords, NJ?

78 Douglas St, 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 78 Douglas St, Fords, NJ compare to other homes in Fords 08863?

Among the 3,468 homes in Fords 08863, it is bigger than 81% of them (1,722 ft² against a typical 1,336 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1915 against a typical 1949). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 78 Douglas St, Fords, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Douglas St, Fords, NJ was $8,154. The county assessed it at $62,100.

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