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$455,613
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 91How 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 $274,000 on Nov 10, 2016

89 HOWELL AVE

FORDS, NJ 08863
0
Baths
731 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$456K
$413K low$499K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$274,000 · Nov 10, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,999 (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.$70,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$64,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$70,000

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.Townhouse
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
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 · 1.7 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

89 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 less than 80% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Fords 08863
  • Newer than 95% of 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.

This home
$350K$798K

This home is worth more than 22% 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$455,613
CheaperTypical $526,247Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size731 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 89 Howell Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWoodbridge ProperFords 08863Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$455,61337% of homes22% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than731 ft²24% of homes3% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than198594% of homes95% of homes70% of homes

About 89 Howell Ave

How much is 89 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 89 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ is $455,613 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $412,532 to $498,694. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 89 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ last sell?

89 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ last sold on Nov 10, 2016 for $274,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 89 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ built?

89 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a townhouse home.

What schools serve 89 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ?

89 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 89 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ compare to other homes in Fords 08863?

Among the 3,468 homes in Fords 08863, it is worth more than 22% of them ($455,613 against a typical $526,247), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (731 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (1985 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 20% 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 89 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 89 Howell Ave, Fords, NJ was $9,999. The county assessed it at $70,000.

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