This well-maintained ranch-style home offers the ease of one-floor living while showcasing charming Cape Cod curb appeal. A full unfinished second-level attic provides endless possibilities for storage or future expansion. The upgraded bathroom adds modern appeal, while the detached garage is ideal for car enthusiasts, hobbyists, or anyone in need of additional workspace and storage. Conveniently located near the NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Routes 1 & 9, shopping, dining, houses of worship, and everyday conveniences.
Sold for $523,000
$523,000
49 S 2nd St, Fords, NJ 08863
3beds
1,196sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$551,200 Zestimate®
$437/sqft
$2,914 Estimated rent
Home value
$551,200
$513,000 - $595,000
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Detached garageWell-maintained ranch-style homeUpgraded bathroomEase of one-floor living
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COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 908-233-5555
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2616030R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, Attic, None
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Full, Storage Space, Laundry Facilities
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,196
- Total interior livable area: 1,196 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 0.00
- Features: See Remarks
Details
- Parcel number: 2500141000000062
- Zoning: R-6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Fords
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $437/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $71,800
- Annual tax amount: $8,978
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Sold | $523,000-1.3%$437/sqft |
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| 6/19/2026 | Contingent | $530,000$443/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Price change | $530,000-3.6%$443/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $549,900-1.8%$460/sqft |
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| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $560,000+9.6%$468/sqft |
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| 12/27/2024 | Sold | $510,926+14.8%$427/sqft |
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| 11/23/2024 | Contingent | $445,000$372/sqft |
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| 11/23/2024 | Pending sale | $445,000$372/sqft |
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| 10/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $445,000+109.9%$372/sqft |
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| 7/29/2014 | Sold | $212,000-7.4%$177/sqft |
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| 4/26/2014 | Price change | $229,000-4.5%$191/sqft |
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| 4/8/2014 | Price change | $239,900-2%$201/sqft |
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| 3/11/2014 | Price change | $244,900-2%$205/sqft |
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| 2/19/2014 | Price change | $249,900-3.8%$209/sqft |
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| 1/10/2014 | Listed for sale | $259,900$217/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,353 +1% | $71,800 +1% |
| 2024 | $8,272 +2.2% | $71,100 |
| 2023 | $8,092 +2.6% | $71,100 |
| 2022 | $7,889 +0.8% | $71,100 |
| 2021 | $7,825 -3.7% | $71,100 |
| 2020 | $8,121 +4.7% | $71,100 |
| 2019 | $7,756 | $71,100 |
| 2018 | $7,756 +2.6% | $71,100 |
| 2017 | $7,557 +2% | $71,100 |
| 2016 | $7,409 +5.9% | $71,100 |
| 2015 | $6,998 +1.6% | $71,100 |
| 2014 | $6,891 +3.2% | $71,100 |
| 2013 | $6,676 +6% | $71,100 |
| 2012 | $6,298 +5.3% | $71,100 +2% |
| 2011 | $5,983 +5.6% | $69,700 |
| 2010 | $5,665 +8.5% | $69,700 |
| 2009 | $5,220 | $69,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $69,700 |
| 2007 | $19,066 +7.1% | $69,700 |
| 2006 | $17,799 +1.9% | $69,700 |
| 2005 | $17,470 | $69,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $69,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $69,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $69,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $69,700 |
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Neighborhood: 08863
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lafayette Estates Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
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- 49 S 2nd St
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