$510,000
SOLD JUL 21, 2025

54 5th St Fords, NJ 08863

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
3,498 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$379 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Granite Countertops
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Property is near public transit and shops
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Maia

REALTY OF AMERICA Listed on: 05/25/2025

REALTY OF AMERICA

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,643

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • 3,498 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 106.00 x 0.00
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R-6

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Utility Room
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Property is near public transit and shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,643

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0803
  • Lot Size: 106.00 x 0.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: NO
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: See Remarks
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Has Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Bath Full, Exterior Entry, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Laundry Room, Bath Full, Storage, Unfinished/Other Room, Utility Room, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Living Area: 1344
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fencing/Wall
  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, See Remarks, Level, Near Public Transit
  • Pool Features: None
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Enclosed Porch(es), Fencing/Wall
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Enclosed
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 Car Width, Garage

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Radiators-Steam, See Remarks
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: See Remarks, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3498
  • Zoning: R-6

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8643
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2025
Closed on
Jul 8, 2025
Sold by
Lane Zachary Aaron Paul and Lane Paige
Bought by
Moreno-Almanzar Erick
Seller's Agent
Michelle Maia
REALTY OF AMERICA
List Price
$485,900
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
$24,100
4.96%
Views
138
Current Estimated Value
$516,021

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,021
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.14%
Original Mortgage
$494,700
Outstanding Balance
$493,861
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$22,160

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2023
Closed on
Jun 30, 2023
Sold by
West Michael and Bungay Tiffani
Bought by
Lane Zachary Aaron Paul
Seller's Agent
Nicholas Smutz
VRI HOMES
List Price
$469,000
Sold Price
$469,000
Views
51

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.17%
Original Mortgage
$484,477
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2022
Closed on
Sep 13, 2022
Sold by
Zeno Michael A and Zeno Marvy
Bought by
West Michael and Bungay Tiffani
Seller's Agent
KRISTEN FODOR
NON-MEMBER OFFICE
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$445,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.37%
Views
11

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.97%
Original Mortgage
$378,250
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2002
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $510,000 Trident Land Transfer
Deed $510,000 Trident Land Transfer
Bargain Sale Deed $469,000 First American Title Insurance
Bargain Sale Deed $469,000 First American Title Insurance
Deed $445,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed $445,000 Fidelity National Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $494,700 New Conventional
Closed $494,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $484,477 VA
Previous Owner $378,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Sold $510,000 +5.0% $379 / Sq Ft
05/25/2025 05/25/25 For Sale $485,900 +3.6% $362 / Sq Ft
07/05/2023 07/05/23 Sold $469,000 0.0% $349 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/17/2023 04/17/23 For Sale $469,000 +5.4% $349 / Sq Ft
09/22/2022 09/22/22 Sold $445,000 +1.4% $331 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/01/2022 08/01/22 For Sale $439,000 -- $327 / Sq Ft
Source: All Jersey MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,902 $70,500 $16,700 $53,800
2024 $8,643 $70,500 $16,700 $53,800
2023 $8,643 $70,500 $16,700 $53,800
2022 $6,537 $54,800 $16,700 $38,100
2021 $6,470 $54,800 $16,700 $38,100
2020 $6,259 $54,800 $16,700 $38,100
2019 $6,098 $54,800 $16,700 $38,100
2018 $5,978 $54,800 $16,700 $38,100
2017 $5,872 $54,800 $16,700 $38,100
2016 $5,824 $54,800 $16,700 $38,100
2015 $5,711 $54,800 $16,700 $38,100
2014 $5,586 $54,800 $16,700 $38,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2514182R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 25-00140-0000-00096-01