Charm abounds in this centrally located Colonial. Bright and airy, this two-bedroom home features wood inlay floors, a large eat-in kitchen with an island, and a finished basement that includes a potential third bedroom with its own bathroom (Shower and toilet) and private entrance. The property also boasts a large, fully fenced backyard with a nice deck for entertaining and a storage shed. Additional features include double closets in both bedrooms, new ceiling fans in all rooms, and a newer roof and gutters installed in 2023. Close to everything, this is a great starter home.
Under contract
$429,000
20 S 1st St, Fords, NJ 08863
2beds
810sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$530/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished basementWood inlay floorsTwo-bedroom homeNice deck for entertainingLarge fully fenced backyardPrivate entranceBright and airy
- 26 days
- 866
- 49
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
BERNARD N. CORBALIS 917-406-2167,
BH HOMESERVICES FOX & ROACH,
RAJSHREE KOZAK 732-890-7101,
BH HOMESERVICES FOX & ROACH
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2703172R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Living Dining Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Separate Dining Area
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiant, Radiators-Steam
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Main, Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, None
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
- Basement: Partially Finished, Bath Half, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Den, Storage Space, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 810
- Total interior livable area: 810 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, 2 Cars Deep, Asphalt, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Oversized Vehicles Restricted
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Deck, Enclosed Porch(es), Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 0.00
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2500141000000073
- Zoning: R10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Fords
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $530/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $58,700
- Annual tax amount: $7,672
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,030/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Contingent | $429,000$530/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2703172R Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $429,000-4.6%$530/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2703172R Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2026 | Price change | $449,900-4.3%$555/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2026 | Price change | $469,900-2.1%$580/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $479,900+139.9%$592/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2015 | Sold | $200,000-4.3%$247/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #3193177 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2015 | Price change | $209,000-4.6%$258/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Middlesex #1508718 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2015 | Listed for sale | $219,000+5.5%$270/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Elite, Realtors #1508718 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2014 | Listing removed | $207,500$256/sqft |
Source: Petra Best Realty LLC #1402134 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2013 | Price change | $207,500-3.4%$256/sqft |
Source: Petra Best Realty LLC #1402134 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2013 | Listed for sale | $214,900+22.5%$265/sqft |
Source: Petra Best Realty LLC #1402134 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2001 | Sold | $175,450$217/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,829 | $58,700 |
| 2024 | $6,829 +2.2% | $58,700 |
| 2023 | $6,681 +2.6% | $58,700 |
| 2022 | $6,513 +0.8% | $58,700 |
| 2021 | $6,460 -3.7% | $58,700 |
| 2020 | $6,705 +4.7% | $58,700 |
| 2019 | $6,403 | $58,700 |
| 2018 | $6,403 +2.6% | $58,700 |
| 2017 | $6,239 +2% | $58,700 |
| 2016 | $6,117 +2.2% | $58,700 |
| 2015 | $5,984 +1.5% | $58,700 |
| 2014 | $5,895 +3.1% | $58,700 |
| 2013 | $5,718 +3.7% | $58,700 |
| 2012 | $5,514 +5% | $58,700 |
| 2011 | $5,250 +5.4% | $58,700 |
| 2010 | $4,982 +8.1% | $58,700 |
| 2009 | $4,607 | $58,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $58,700 |
| 2007 | $16,057 +7.1% | $58,700 |
| 2006 | $14,990 +1.9% | $58,700 |
| 2005 | $14,713 | $58,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $58,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $58,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $58,700 +13.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $51,600 |
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