Closed$3,300
TLC ≈ $640/mo
4 3 1,536 sqft
438 Belgrade Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
100 Howell Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863
$699,900
4 beds 3 baths 2,498 sqft Built 19750 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to this beautifully maintained Colonial offering approximately 2, 498 square feet of living space in the heart of Fords. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 1 half bathroom, this exceptional home offers a spacious layout, quality finishes, and pride of ownership throughout. The main level features an inviting floor plan with crown molding, recessed lighting, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and a convenient first-floor laundry room. The spacious kitchen is equipped with Corian countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, and plenty of workspace, making it ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, the generous primary suite offers a walk-in closet and a private en-suite bathroom. Three additional well-sized bedrooms and another full bathroom complete the second level. The finished basement with high ceilings provides exceptional additional living space, perfect for a recreation room, home office, fitness area, or media room, while still offering ample storage. Additional highlights include central air conditioning, forced hot air heating, a two-car attached garage, and an oversized driveway accommodating up to six vehicles. Ideally situated just minutes from shopping, dining, major highways, Routes 1 & 9, the New Jersey Turnpike, Metropark Station, Woodbridge Station, and many everyday conveniences. Combining space, comfort, and an unbeatable location, this beautifully maintained home is ready for its next chapter.
Affordability — calculate your monthly payment
Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.19% APR.
Your estimated payment
$7,375/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $7,119
- Utilities
- $556
- Transportation
- $136
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$4,509
Property tax + insurance$2,348
PMI / 2nd mortgage$262
Heating + cooling$116
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Budget$7,875/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$699,900
Down payment
$34,995 (5%)
Loan amount
$664,905
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Custom Development, Two Story
Year built
1975
Lot size
0.1722 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$19,438
MLS #
2701128R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorKitchen Exhaust FanGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsFirealarmSecurity SystemKitchenLaundry RoomBath HalfLiving RoomDining RoomFamily Room4 BedroomsAtticBath FullBath MainNone
Exterior
DeckPatioStorage Shed
Parking
Additional ParkingAsphaltGarageAttachedGarage Door OpenerDriveway
Patio & porch
DeckPatio
Pool
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsBreakfast BarKitchen Exhaust FanPantryEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Sitting AreaFull BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Security
Fire AlarmSecurity System
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Level
Neighborhood — 08863
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,849 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 8.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 8,042 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 7,219 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 7,630 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 2,906 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 6,748 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 521 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 917 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 960 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 5,657 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.62 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 37.02 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $70,869 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $78,507 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $29,942 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $57,728 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $59,571 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 81.51% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8863
Data via Certihomes neighborhood index. Comparisons across this ZIP, county and the United States.
Open houses
- —
Map & walkability
Open in Google Maps →Recently sold nearby
Listing information last refreshed 7/26/2026. Provided courtesy of EXP REALTY, LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.