#3964743, Listing office: RE/MAX WELCOME HOME
28 Wildwood Ave Fords, NJ 08863
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About 28 Wildwood Ave
Welcome to this one-of-a-kind, custom-expanded 1920 home offering over 1,000 sq ft of added space (expanded in 2002) and a layout unlike anything you've seen before. With four bedrooms thoughtfully positioned on separate levels, this home offers exceptional privacy, functionality, and flexibility for multi-generational living, guests, or work-from-home needs. Begin your tour by ascending charming cement steps to a perfectly sized covered front porch, ideal for morning coffee or evening chats. Inside, you're welcomed by a formal living room filled with natural light and warm character, alongside a conveniently located first-floor bedroom.The heart of the home, the expanded eat-in kitchen, is both spacious and inviting, offering access to both upper and lower levels. Upstairs, discover a comfortable bedroom and a full bath. On the lower level, a side entrance provides access to the backyard and garage, along with a third bedroom. Continue to the finished lower level where you'll find the fourth bedroom, a full bath with a large linen closet, laundry area, and two bonus rooms perfect for storage, a home gym, office, or playroom. The thoughtful expansion also includes a furnace closet and a pantry cleverly tucked under the stairs. Head outside to a fully fenced-in backyard with a large useable space for kids,pets and to entertain. The long driveway give you access to park several cars and comes with a detached garage. With its distinctive layout, vintage charm, and expanded living areas, this home is a rare find that combines original character with modern-day function.
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Wood
- Interior: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main, Kitchen, Living Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Laundry Room, Other Room(s), None, Additional Bath, Additional Bedroom
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: 1 Car Width, 3 Cars Deep, Asphalt, Detached
- Exterior: Patio
- Architectural Style: Custom Home, Split Level
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $450,000
- Price/SqFt: $371
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $9,704
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level
- Year Built: 1924
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 1,211 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1722 Acres
- MLS Number: 2561938M
- MLS Name: CJMLS API
- Office Name: REDFIN CORPORATION
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $81,200 | $9,704 |
2022 | $81,200 | $8,491 |
2021 | $81,200 | $8,849 |
2020 | $81,200 | $8,785 |
2019 | $81,200 | $8,607 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Ford Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•186 Ford Ave
5
James Monroe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•7 Sharp Rd
4
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•Ford Avenue
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $78,929. The most common annual income of people living in Fords, NJ is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 28 Wildwood Ave
The listing price of 28 Wildwood Ave property is $450,000.
The property 28 Wildwood Ave is a house located in Fords, New Jersey, 08863.
Active Listing: 28 Wildwood Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 28 Wildwood Ave are: Ford Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), James Monroe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lafayette Estates Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Dual Language School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Fords Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Herbert Hoover Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Middlesex County Vocational Academy Allied Health & Biomedical Science (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Metuchen High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $9,704 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 28 Wildwood Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 28 Wildwood Ave is 1,211 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 28 Wildwood Ave is 1924.
This home is located at 28 Wildwood Ave in Fords, NJ and zip code 08863. This 1,211 square foot home, which was built in 1924, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $450,000.
Over 9 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Fords, NJ. In the same period over 1 listings were sold below the listed price and 0 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Fords, NJ increased by 24.1% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $510,000 and the average listing age was 64 days.