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40 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863 Property Information

40 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 40 South Columbus Avenue, Fords
Zip code 08863
County Middlesex
Municipality Woodbridge Township
Block 31.01
Lot 60

Sales & Tax Overview for 40 South Columbus Avenue, Fords

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Sale date 10/15/2019
Sale price $349,000
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Current property tax $10,621

Lot & Building Information for 40 South Columbus Avenue, Fords

Building sqft 2,024
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.115
Year built 1915
Stories 2
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Zoning district High Density Single Family (R-5)
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About 40 South Columbus Avenue, Fords

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 40 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863?

40 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863 was built in 1915 and has a total of 2,024 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 40 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $83,700, the tax amount paid for 40 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863 is $10,072.

When was 40 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863 last sold and what was the last sale price?

40 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863 was last sold in 10/15/2019 for $349,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 40 South Columbus Avenue, Fords

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/15/2019 $349,000
11/30/2006 $1
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 40 South Columbus Avenue, Fords

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
10/15/2019 - D
10/22/2019 - R
Mortgage 11/01/2049
10/15/2019 - D
10/22/2019 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
11/30/2006 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 40 South Columbus Avenue, Fords

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Tax year: 2025
Base tax $9,738
Current property tax $10,621
Market value $83,700

Assessment History for 40 South Columbus Avenue, Fords

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 40 South Columbus Avenue, Fords, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2024 $83,700 $83,700 11.634 $9,738 +2.22%
2023 $83,700 $83,700 11.381 $9,526 +7.45%
2022 $79,900 $79,900 11.096 $8,866 +0.83%
2021 $79,900 $79,900 11.005 $8,793 +3.17%
2020 $79,900 $79,900 10.667 $8,523 +2.53%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Our Redeemer Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 65 0.60
Our Redeemer Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 65 0.60
Middlesex County STEM Charter School 6 Charter K-8 462 0.68
Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School NR Private K-8 173 0.71
Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School NR Private PK, K-2 0 0.71

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Our Redeemer Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 65 0.60
Middlesex County STEM Charter School 6 Charter K-8 462 0.68
Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School NR Private K-8 173 0.71
Dual Language School 4 Public 4-8 460 0.93
Our Lady Of Peace School NR Private PK, K-8 206 1.08

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 1.36
Perth Amboy High School 2 Public 9-12 2,658 1.62
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School 10 Public 8-12 286 1.63
Perth Amboy Vocational School 6 Public 9-12 264 2.14
Yeshiva Gedolah of Perth Amboy NR Private 9-11 0 2.25

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Neighbors for 40 South Columbus Avenue, Fords

Here are the neighbors for 40 South Columbus Avenue, Fords.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
39 Jersey Ave, Fords 1,770 02/03/2024 $109,000
31 Jersey Ave, Fords 980 04/30/2009 $265,000
100 E William St, Fords 1,388 01/23/2019 $250,000
39 Wick Dr, Woodbridge 1,924 10/02/1996 $1
31 S Columbus Ave, Fords 1,200 09/20/2013 $163,000
43 Wick Dr, Woodbridge 2,519 07/21/2023 $545,000
19 S Columbus Ave, Fords 1,998 02/04/2014 $377,000
15 S Columbus Ave, Fords 2,292 09/06/2019 $350,000
45 Jersey Ave, Fords 1,632 08/28/2014 $275,000
43 Jersey Ave, Fords 1,920 08/26/2020 $400,000
92 E William St, Fords 1,044 07/16/2018 $255,000
51 Wick Dr, Fords 2,224 03/12/2004 $365,000
35 Wick Dr, Woodbridge 2,184 12/27/2005 $485,000
20 Jersey Ave, Fords 921 01/05/2021 $1
30 Jersey Ave, Fords 861 06/04/2021 $300,000
25 S Columbus Ave, Fords 858 04/02/2015 $1
88 E William St, Fords 660 07/31/1998 $80,000
24 Erin Ave, Perth Amboy 1,138 06/10/2009 $1
29 S Columbus Ave, Fords 528 11/10/2023 $296,000
47 Wick Dr, Fords 1,636 11/23/2020 $100

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