Google street view image for 40 5th St, Fords, NJ 08863

Off market dec 2001 for $175K

$513,045

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,222/mo

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40 5th St, Fords, NJ 08863

About this home

40 5th St is a 1,197 square foot house on a 7,401 square foot lot. - it last sold on December 01, 2001 for $175,000. Based on Redfin's Fords data, we estimate the home's value is $513,045.

Single-familyProperty Type

1913Year Built

7,401 sq ftLot Size

$429Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$513,045

$338K since sold in December 2001$13K since September

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This home's estimate is 11.9% lower than the average sale price ($583K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 10, 2026
$530,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,211 sq ft
28 Wildwood Ave, Fords, NJ 08863
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$550,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,389 sq ft
180 Cutter Ave, Fords, NJ 08863
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$700,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,476 sq ft
89 Ford Ave, Fords, NJ 08863
SOLD JUL 25, 2026
$590,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,351 sq ft
142 Liberty St, Fords, NJ 08863
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$605,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,328 sq ft
141 Grant Ave, Fords, NJ 08863
SOLD FEB 6, 2026
$520,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,192 sq ft
48 Bloomfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08837

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Market trends in 08863, NJ

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.4%

+0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$560K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

72d

10 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

3D WALKTHROUGH
$915,000
4 beds4 baths2,192 sq ft
37 Wildwood Ave, Fords, NJ 08863
OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 3PM
$599,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,569 sq ft
41 Wilson Dr, Fords, NJ 08863
$599,999
4 beds2 baths1,598 sq ft
7 Inverness Ter, Fords, NJ 08863
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Sale history for 40 5th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,365 (+3.5%)

$21,700 + $57,600

$79,300

2024

$10,013 (+3.0%)

$21,700 + $57,600

$79,300

2023

$9,721 (+2.8%)

$21,700 + $57,600

$79,300

2022

$9,460 (+1.0%)

$21,700 + $57,600

$79,300

2021

$9,362 (+3.4%)

$21,700 + $57,600

$79,300

2020

$9,058 (+2.6%)

$21,700 + $57,600

$79,300

2019

$8,825 (+8.7%)

$21,700 + $57,600

$79,300

2018

$8,116 (+1.8%)

$21,700 + $57,600

$79,300

2017

$7,973 (+0.8%)

$21,700 + $52,700

$74,400

2016

$7,907 (+4.3%)

$21,700 + $52,700

$74,400

2014

$7,584 (+1.5%)

$21,700 + $52,700

$74,400

2013

$7,472 (+6.9%)

$21,700 + $52,700

$74,400

2011

$6,992 (+5.1%)

$21,700 + $52,700

$74,400

2010

$6,654 (+5.7%)

$21,700 + $52,700

$74,400

2009

$6,292

$21,700 + $52,700

$74,400

Tax history for 40 5th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,365 (+3.5%)

$21,700 + $57,600

$79,300

2024

$10,013 (+3.0%)

$21,700 + $57,600

$79,300

2023

$9,721 (+2.8%)

$21,700 + $57,600

$79,300

2022

$9,460 (+1.0%)

$21,700 + $57,600

$79,300

2021

$9,362 (+3.4%)

$21,700 + $57,600

$79,300

2020

$9,058 (+2.6%)

$21,700 + $57,600

$79,300

2019

$8,825 (+8.7%)

$21,700 + $57,600

$79,300

2018

$8,116 (+1.8%)

$21,700 + $57,600

$79,300

2017

$7,973 (+0.8%)

$21,700 + $52,700

$74,400

2016

$7,907 (+4.3%)

$21,700 + $52,700

$74,400

2014

$7,584 (+1.5%)

$21,700 + $52,700

$74,400

2013

$7,472 (+6.9%)

$21,700 + $52,700

$74,400

2011

$6,992 (+5.1%)

$21,700 + $52,700

$74,400

2010

$6,654 (+5.7%)

$21,700 + $52,700

$74,400

2009

$6,292

$21,700 + $52,700

$74,400

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

R-6

High-Density Single-Family Residential Zone

The purpose of the R-6 Residential Zone is to provide for varied types of housing to meet the desires of a certain segment of the population.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit

Property details

Exterior

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,197
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: INCL BLK 140 LOTS 100A & 100B

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,401
Legal Lot Number: 100.0
Legal Block Number: 140
Municipality Name: WOODBRIDGE TWP
Acres: 0.1699
Depth Footage: 148
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R-10
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: WOODBRIDGE TWP

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,197
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,401 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1913
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2500140 00100 01

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Lafayette Estates Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

5/10

Fords Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

3/10

Woodbridge High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Fords, NJ • 08863

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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$488,000 – $591,000

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Home values near 40 5th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 5th Street, Fords, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1516 Sq. Ft.	$520,547
23 5th Street, Fords, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1364 Sq. Ft.	$508,726

Address	Redfin Estimate
43 5th Street, Fords, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 938 Sq. Ft.	$455,038
38 5th Street, Fords, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1499 Sq. Ft.	$551,678

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