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#2561516M, Listing Office: RE/MAX SELECT
$485,900 List price
54 5th St Fords, NJ 08863
$5,770
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3 beds
2 full
1,344 sqft
0.08 acres
$362 / sqft
House
Property details
About 54 5th St
Charming Colonial in the heart of Fords! This updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath beauty has everything you need and more. Make your way into a welcoming foyer and be led into into a bright living space with an open layout featuring beautiful, well maintained, hardwood floors throughout and tons of natural light. The kitchen is a total highlight quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a great flow into the formal dining room. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated, and upstairs the bedrooms are spacious and cozy. The basement is partially finished with a full bath perfect for guests, a home office, or extra living space, and it has a separate access to the backyard. Talking about that, enjoy perfect warm days outdoors in the patio, while the 2-car garage makes this home as functional as it is stylish. Location is a win, too! Just minutes from Metropark and Woodbridge train stations, with easy access to Route 1, Garden State Parkway, and NJ Turnpike. Close to Menlo Park Mall, Roosevelt Park, and top-rated local schools. Don't miss the opportunity to own this move-in-ready gem in one of Middlesex County's most sought-after communities! PS- Grass in the pictures has been digitally enhanced.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingOther
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Size1,344 sqft
Lot size0.0803 Acres
Year built1911
Parking1 Car Width, Garage
MLS #2514182R
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Interior: Laundry Room, Bath Full, Storage, Unfinished/Other Room, Utility Room, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: 1 Car Width, Garage
- Exterior: Patio, Enclosed Porch(es), Fencing/Wall
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Other
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $485,900
- Price/SqFt: $361
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,642
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: See Remarks, Level, Near Public Transit
- Year Built: 1911
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,344 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.0803 Acres
- MLS Number: 2514182R
- MLS Name: CJMLS API
- Office Name: REALTY OF AMERICA
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2023 | Home Sold | $469,000 |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Home Sold | $445,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,500 | $8,642 |
| 2022 | $54,800 | $6,537 |
| 2021 | $54,800 | $6,469 |
| 2020 | $54,800 | $6,098 |
| 2019 | $54,800 | $5,977 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Ford Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•186 Ford Ave
5
James Monroe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 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 $73,684. Typical income of Fords, NJ residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
19%
<35k
48%
35k-100k
32%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
38%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
29%
Married, No Kids
24%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
Symphony or Opera
Minor League Baseball Games
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Chico's
New York & Company
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
Boston Market
Chick-fil-A
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Volvo
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Talk/Personality- Active Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 54 5th St
The listing price of 54 5th St property is $485,900.
The property 54 5th St is a house located in Fords, New Jersey, 08863.
Active Listing: 54 5th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 54 5th St 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), Perth Amboy High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $8,642 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on July 24, 2023 for $469,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 54 5th St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 54 5th St is 1,344 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 54 5th St is 1911.
This home is located at 54 5th St in Fords, NJ and zip code 08863. This 1,344 square foot home, which was built in 1911, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $485,900.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Fords, NJ there were more than 4 sold above asking price, over 2 sold below and more than 0 were sold right at the asked price. Between March and April 2025, Fords, NJ real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 14.7%. Listings spent 34 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $500,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.