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$615,011$219 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $128,000 on Aug 11, 1987

85 HOWELL AVE

FORDS, NJ 08863
0
Baths
2,802 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1885
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$615K
$571K low$659K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$128,000 · Aug 11, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,327 (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.$93,300 (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.$73,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$93,300

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.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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.

E
Lafayette Estates Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Fords Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Woodbridge High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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

85 Howell 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 more than 85% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Fords 08863
  • Among the largest homes in Fords 08863
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Among the oldest homes in Fords 08863

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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$350K$805K

This home is worth more than 85% 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$615,011
CheaperTypical $525,132Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$219
CheaperTypical $390Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area2,802 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,332 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1885
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 85 Howell Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFords 08863Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$615,01185% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$219almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,802 ft²almost all homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac77% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than1885almost no homesalmost no homes

About 85 Howell Ave

How much is 85 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 85 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ is $615,011 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $571,309 to $658,713. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 85 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ last sell?

85 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ last sold on Aug 11, 1987 for $128,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 85 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ?

85 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ has 2,802 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 85 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ built?

85 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ was built in 1885, making it 141 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 85 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ?

85 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ is assigned to Lafayette Estates Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Fords Middle School (middle), rated D+; 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 85 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ compare to other homes in Fords 08863?

Among the 3,468 homes in Fords 08863, it is worth more than 85% of them ($615,011 against a typical $525,132), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($219 against a typical $390), it is bigger than almost all of them (2,802 ft² against a typical 1,332 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1885 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 58% 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 85 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ was $13,327. The county assessed it at $93,300.

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