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31 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863 - Property report

Also known as: 31 S Columbus Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1915

Acreage

0.172

Sale price

$163,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
31 South Columbus Avenue
ZIP code
08863
County
Middlesex
Block
31.01
Lot
52
Municipality
1225
Parcel ID
31.01-52

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/20/2013
Sale price
$163,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$8,220
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,200
Stories
2
Year built
1915
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.172
Garage
Unattached
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
56 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
42 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership information for 31 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 31 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/20/2013 $163,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX,XXXXX&XXXXX,X&XXXXXXX,X XXXX
03/18/1975 $1

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
11/16/2021 - R
10/01/2021 - D
Mortgage XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
08/17/2021 - R
08/11/2021 - D
Assignment XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/08/2013 - R
09/20/2013 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX,XXXXX&XXXXX,X&XXXXXXX,X XXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX
03/18/1975 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 31 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Base tax
$7,533
Current property tax
$8,220
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$62,600
Land value
$25,000
Building value
$37,600

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $62,600 $62,600 12.034 $7,533 +3.44%
2024 $62,600 $62,600 11.634 $7,283 +2.22%
2023 $62,600 $62,600 11.381 $7,125 +2.57%
2022 $62,600 $62,600 11.096 $6,946 +0.83%
2021 $62,600 $62,600 11.005 $6,889 +3.17%
2020 $62,600 $62,600 10.667 $6,678 +2.53%
2019 $62,600 $62,600 10.404 $6,513 -5.94%
2018 $62,600 $62,600 11.061 $6,924 +10.52%
2017 $62,600 $62,600 10.008 $6,265 +0.80%
2016 $62,600 $62,600 9.929 $6,216 +1.83%

Permit information for 31 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Our Redeemer Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 65 0.62
Our Redeemer Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 65 0.62
Middlesex County STEM Charter School 6 Charter K-8 462 0.70
Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School NR Private K-8 173 0.72
Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School NR Private PK, K-2 0 0.72
Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School NR Private PK, K-2 0 0.72
Dual Language School 4 Public 4-8 460 0.94
James J. Flynn Elementary School 2 Public K-4 497 1.08
Ford Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 241 1.16
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School 3 Public K-3 862 1.27
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Our Redeemer Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 65 0.62
Middlesex County STEM Charter School 6 Charter K-8 462 0.70
Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School NR Private K-8 173 0.72
Dual Language School 4 Public 4-8 460 0.94
Our Lady Of Peace School NR Private PK, K-8 206 1.10
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 1.36
Samuel E Shull Middle School 3 Public 5-8 1,310 1.42
Assumption Catholic School NR Private K-8 126 1.48
Fords Middle School 3 Public 6-8 593 1.55
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School 10 Public 8-12 286 1.66
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 1.36
Perth Amboy High School 2 Public 9-12 2,658 1.63
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School 10 Public 8-12 286 1.66
Perth Amboy Vocational School 6 Public 9-12 264 2.14
Yeshiva Gedolah of Perth Amboy NR Private 9-11 0 2.24
Cardinal Mccarrick High School NR Private 9-12 284 3.03
Woodbridge High School 2 Public 9-12 1,558 3.08
South Amboy High School 3 Public 6-12 571 3.30
John F Kennedy Memorial High School 4 Public 9-12 1,371 3.31
Metuchen High School 8 Public 9-12 708 3.49

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 31 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863?

The development at 31 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 31 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863?

31 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863 has a total of 1,200 square feet.

When was 31 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863 last sold and what was the sale price?

31 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863 was last sold on 09/20/2013 for $163,000.

What is the assessed value of 31 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863?

31 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863 is currently assessed at $62,600.

What are the property taxes for 31 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863?

The property taxes for 31 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863 total $7,533.

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