491 Crows Mill Rd, Fords, NJ 08863 Property Records

Middlesex County and Woodbridge Township property record for 491 Crows Mill Rd, Fords, NJ 08863

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,138 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size	0.166 acres (7,224 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$275,000 (Dec 2010)
Tax Bill	$9,254 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`25-00017-04-00370`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`25-00017-04-00370`
Alternative APNs	`2500017000400370` `1179`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,138 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,138 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1956
Effective Year Built	Effective 1956
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	7,224 sqft (0.166 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 6 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1179
Street Address	491 CROWS MILL RD
City	FORDS
State	NJ
Zip	08863-2063
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R5
Legal Description	51.6X140 IRR
Legal Subdivision	FAIRFIELD TERRACE
Legal Block	17.4
Legal Lot Number	370
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Township / Civil Division	WOODBRIDGE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	3203

Owner

491 Crows Mill Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2021.

Source: Middlesex County and Woodbridge Township records, as of June 30, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	491 CROWS MILL RD, FORDS, NJ 08863-2063
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 7, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 7, 2010 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 16, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201012274
Deed Book / Page	6212 / 367
Last Transfer Date	Nov 30, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000017313
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Recording Date	Feb 11, 2022
Property Address	491 CROWS MILL RD, FORDS, NJ 08863-2063
Document Number	0000017313
Book / Page	18826 / 1911
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2021
Instrument	2022017313
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2022
Title Company	COVIUS SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC, COVIUS SETTLEMENT SVCS LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	219 JULIUS ST, 219, ISELIN, NJ 08830-2408

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	491 CROWS MILL RD, FORDS, NJ 08863-2063

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 491 Crows Mill Rd was $9,254, up 3.5% from the year before.

Source: Middlesex County and Woodbridge Township assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Middlesex County
County Subdivision	Woodbridge Township
Unified School District	Woodbridge Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$70,800 (-) Land $21,600 Building $49,200	$70,800 (-) Land $21,600 Building $49,200
2025	$9,254.00 (+3.52%)	$70,800 Land $21,600 Building $49,200	$70,800 Land $21,600 Building $49,200
2024	$8,939.00
2023		$70,800 Land $21,600 Building $49,200	$70,800 Land $21,600 Building $49,200
2022	$8,445.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 491 Crows Mill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.

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	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1981)
Most Recent Claim	Feb 1981 · tidal / storm surge

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.

Wildfire

The area around 491 Crows Mill Rd 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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