Middlesex County and Woodbridge Township property record for 256 Summit Ave, Fords, NJ 08863
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,128 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $8,273 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-00180-07-00023-02 |
| Primary APN | 25-00180-07-00023-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3394 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 SUMMIT AVE |
| City | FORDS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08863-1833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | 50.0X150.0 |
| Legal Block | 180.7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.2 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WOODBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 3201 |
256 Summit Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2009.
Source: Middlesex County and Woodbridge Township records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 SUMMIT AVE, FORDS, NJ 08863-1833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200913020 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6111 / 418 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Summit Ave was $8,273, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Woodbridge Township assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Woodbridge Township |
| Unified School District | Woodbridge Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $63,300 (-) Land $21,700 Building $41,600 | $63,300 (-) Land $21,700 Building $41,600 | |
| 2025 | $8,273.00 (+3.52%) | $63,300 Land $21,700 Building $41,600 | $63,300 Land $21,700 Building $41,600 |
| 2024 | $7,992.00 | ||
| 2023 | $63,300 Land $21,700 Building $41,600 | $63,300 Land $21,700 Building $41,600 | |
| 2022 | $7,551.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 256 Summit Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 256 Summit Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY private · serves 233,376 people · EPA ID NJ1225001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 631 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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