| Primary address | 17 Penn Street, Fords |
| Zip code | 08863 |
| County | Middlesex |
| Municipality | Woodbridge Township |
| Block | 339.07 |
| Lot | 17 |
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| Sale date | 11/07/2005 |
| Sale price | $388,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $11,200 |
| Building sqft | 1,560 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.156 |
| Year built | 1951 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Garage | Attached |
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17 Penn Street, Fords, NJ 08863 was built in 1951 and has a total of 1,560 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 17 Penn Street, Fords, NJ 08863 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $88,700, the tax amount paid for 17 Penn Street, Fords, NJ 08863 is $10,674.
When was 17 Penn Street, Fords, NJ 08863 last sold and what was the last sale price?17 Penn Street, Fords, NJ 08863 was last sold in 11/07/2005 for $388,000.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2005 | $388,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 17 Penn Street, Fords, NJ 08863. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Base tax | $10,319 |
| Current property tax | $11,200 |
| Market value | $88,700 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 17 Penn Street, 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 | $88,700 | $88,700 | 11.634 | $10,319 | +3.86% |
| 2023 | $87,300 | $87,300 | 11.381 | $9,936 | +2.57% |
| 2022 | $87,300 | $87,300 | 11.096 | $9,687 | +0.83% |
| 2021 | $87,300 | $87,300 | 11.005 | $9,607 | +3.17% |
| 2020 | $87,300 | $87,300 | 10.667 | $9,312 | +2.53% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
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| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 17 Penn Street, Fords to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Estates Elementary School | 4 | Public | K-5 | 410 | 0.50 |
| James Monroe Elementary School | 5 | Public | K-5 | 520 | 0.58 |
| Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School | 5 | Public | K-5 | 360 | 0.75 |
| Ford Avenue Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 241 | 0.84 |
| Our Lady Of Peace School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 206 | 0.88 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fords Middle School | 3 | Public | 6-8 | 593 | 0.45 |
| Our Lady Of Peace School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 206 | 0.88 |
| Dual Language School | 4 | Public | 4-8 | 460 | 1.21 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | 5 | Public | 6-8 | 961 | 1.23 |
| Our Redeemer Lutheran School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 65 | 1.36 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metuchen High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 708 | 1.67 |
| John F Kennedy Memorial High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 1,371 | 2.06 |
| St Joseph High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 507 | 2.11 |
| Woodbridge Academy Magnet School | 10 | Public | 8-12 | 286 | 2.46 |
| Woodbridge High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 1,558 | 2.53 |
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Here are the neighbors for 17 Penn Street, Fords.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Lafayette Rd, Fords | 1,560 | 08/26/2021 | $415,000 |
| 109 Lafayette Rd, Fords | 1,560 | 12/15/2025 | $416,000 |
| 9 Penn St, Fords | 1,560 | 07/16/2020 | $380,000 |
| 30 Taras Dr, Fords | 1,560 | 06/05/2003 | $258,000 |
| 34 Taras Dr, Fords | 1,560 | 07/20/2018 | $390,000 |
| 13 Penn St, Fords | 1,560 | 06/26/2012 | $315,000 |
| 41 Taras Dr, Fords | 1,560 | 01/06/1997 | $1 |
| 31 Penn St, Fords | 1,560 | 07/22/1977 | $45,000 |
| 15 Cody St, Fords | 1,560 | 10/07/2009 | $1 |
| 23 Cody St, Fords | 1,560 | 08/09/2017 | $330,000 |
| 7 Grissom Pl, Fords | 1,560 | 08/04/1971 | $36,500 |
| 19 Cody St, Fords | 1,501 | 11/23/2021 | $450,000 |
| 3 Grissom Pl, Fords | 1,820 | 12/15/2015 | $300,000 |
| 21 Penn St, Fords | 1,560 | 12/30/2002 | $1 |
| 11 Cody St, Fords | 1,560 | 11/07/1986 | $140,000 |
| 27 Cody St, Fords | 1,560 | 12/22/2009 | $250,000 |
| 105 Lafayette Rd, Fords | 1,731 | 08/25/2025 | $579,000 |
| 37 Taras Dr, Fords | 1,560 | 11/29/1993 | |
| 25 Penn St, Fords | 2,139 | 11/04/2020 | $429,900 |
| 38 Taras Dr, Fords | 1,780 | 07/03/2013 | $10 |