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28 Wildwood Avenue

Fords, NJ 08863

Name: Open House: 12pm-2pm
Start: 2025-07-13T12:00:00
End: 2025-07-13T14:00:00
Location: 28 Wildwood Avenue

4 beds
2 baths
1,211 sqft
7,501 sqft lot
$371 per sqft
1924 build
– on site

Welcome to this one-of-a-kind, custom-expanded 1920 home offering over 1,000 sq ft of added space (expanded in 2002) and a layout unlike anything you've seen before. With four bedrooms thoughtfully positioned on separate levels, this home offers exceptional privacy, functionality, and flexibility for multi-generational living, guests, or work-from-home needs. Begin your tour by ascending charming cement steps to a perfectly sized covered front porch, ideal for morning coffee or evening chats. Inside, you're welcomed by a formal living room filled with natural light and warm character, alongside a conveniently located first-floor bedroom.The heart of the home, the expanded eat-in kitchen, is both spacious and inviting, offering access to both upper and lower levels. Upstairs, discover a comfortable bedroom and a full bath. On the lower level, a side entrance provides access to the backyard and garage, along with a third bedroom. Continue to the finished lower level where you'll find the fourth bedroom, a full bath with a large linen closet, laundry area, and two bonus rooms perfect for storage, a home gym, office, or playroom. The thoughtful expansion also includes a furnace closet and a pantry cleverly tucked under the stairs. Head outside to a fully fenced-in backyard with a large useable space for kids,pets and to entertain. The long driveway give you access to park several cars and comes with a detached garage. With its distinctive layout, vintage charm, and expanded living areas, this home is a rare find that combines original character with modern-day function.

Listing courtesy of AJMLS / REDFIN CORPORATION

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 12, 2025 •

MLS# 2561938M —

Upcoming Open Houses

Sunday, 7/13
12pm-2pm

The Building

Year Built:

1924
Architectural Style:

Custom Home
Structure Type:

Custom Home
Roof:

Asphalt
Levels:

Three Or More
Stories:

3
Stories Total:

3
Basement:

Slab
Exterior Features:

Patio
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Building Area Total:

1211
Basement:

false

Interior

Interior Features:

1 Bedroom, Bath Main, Kitchen, Living Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Laundry Room, Other Room(s), None, Additional Bath, Additional Bedroom
Flooring:

Carpet
Living Area:

1211
Rooms Total:

9
Fireplace:

false
Kitchen Area:

108
Kitchen Features:

Eat-in Kitchen

Room Dimensions

Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Room Area:

228
Living Room Length:

12
Living Room Width:

19
Kitchen Length:

12
Kitchen Width:

9
Bedroom 2 Length:

8
Bedroom 2 Area:

72
Bedroom 3 Area:

132
Bedroom 3 Length:

11
Bedroom 2 Width:

9
Bedroom 3 Width:

12
Bedroom 4 Area:

99
Bedroom 4 Length:

11
Bedroom 4 Width:

9
Master Bedroom Area:

110
Master Bedroom Length:

11
Master Bedroom Width:

10

Financial & Terms

Ownership:

Fee Simple

Location

Latitude:

40.5329867
Longitude:

-74.3178065

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Zoning:

R-10
Parcel Number:

25001380500040
Lot Features:

Level
Lot Size Area:

0.1722
Lot Size Acres:

0.1722
Lot Size SqFt:

7,501 Sqft
Lot Size Dimensions:

50X150

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

$9,446

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Baths:

2
Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Virtual Tour

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Utilities:

Natural Gas Connected
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public
Gas:

Natural Gas

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher

The Community

Subdivision Name:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Monthly
Pool Features:

None
Senior Community:

false
Pets Allowed:

Yes

Parking

Parking Features:

1 Car Width
Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

1
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

1
Open Parking:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$450,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,409
Taxes	$787
Insurance	$123
Utilities	$202 See report
Total	$3,521/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/10/25 Jul 10, 2025	Listed / Active	AJMLS	$450,000
7/9/25 Jul 9, 2025	Coming Soon	AJMLS	$450,000

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This house located in Menlo Park - Valentine, Fords, NJ 08863 is currently for sale for $450,000. 28 Wildwood Avenue is a 1,211 square foot house with 4 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 3 days. 28 Wildwood Avenue is in the Menlo Park - Valentine neighborhood of Fords and has a WalkScore® of 66, making it somewhat walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Fords Middle School, Ford Avenue School 14, and Woodbridge High School.

Listing Courtesy of: AJMLS and REDFIN CORPORATION.

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28 Wildwood Avenue

Fords, NJ 08863