Welcome to 28 Wagner Street, a beautifully renovated home nestled on a quiet dead-end street in desirable Fords. Situated on a spacious corner lot of nearly 7,000 square feet, this move-in-ready property offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and outdoor enjoyment. Step inside to discover a tastefully updated interior featuring 3 generously sized bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Thoughtful renovations throughout create a warm and inviting atmosphere, while modern finishes make everyday living effortless. Outside, enjoy your own backyard retreat complete with an above-ground pool, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and making the most of the summer months. The expansive corner lot provides ample outdoor space for gatherings, recreation, gardening, or future possibilities. Conveniently located near major highways, shopping, dining, schools, and public transportation, this home offers suburban tranquility without sacrificing accessibility. Don't miss the opportunity to own this beautifully updated home in one of Fords' most sought-after residential settings. Schedule your private tour today!
Downtown, located between Ford Avenue and New Brunswick Avenue, is a compact and commuter-friendly Fords neighborhood with a rail-adjacent street grid and small-town storefront blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Ford Avenue corridor near the Middlesex County College campus edge, where corner delis, barbershops, and low-key eateries set a steady daytime rhythm. Nearby, the Thomas A. Edison Memorial Tower and Museum anchors local history with a distinctly industrial-era backdrop. The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center adds periodic bursts of event traffic and energy. Housing reads as mid-century and postwar, with practical lots and a straightforward streetscape. Green breaks come via Roosevelt Park’s lakeside paths and open lawns.
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Market insights
28 Wagner St · $529,000
DAYS ON MARKET
31 days
The average home goes pending in 74 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.9%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$529,000
Median sale price in this area is $563,834. (7% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
14% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Wood flooring
Kitchen
Living room
Main bath
Full bath
Partially finished basement with additional rooms
Storage shed
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the first floor with full bath
Two additional bedrooms
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Eat-in kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas range/oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry facilities in the basement
Gas water heater
Flooring
Wood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Open porch(es)
Enclosed porch(es)
Deck
Patio
Above-ground pool
Corner lot
Dead-end street location
Near shopping
Home design
Detached property
Two-story home
Multiple entry porches
Parking
Driveway with open parking
Parking arranged 1 car width and 3 cars deep
Construction
Asphalt roof
Shed(s) on the property
Building has two levels
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas
Underground utilities
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Your home search is over! This home has been almost fully renovated and is absolutely gorgeous! Situated on a beautiful corner lot, some of the many upgrades include a breathtaking kitchen with beautiful grey cabinets, white granite counter tops, nice size island perfect for entertaining, ceramic floors! Master suite makes you want to stay in bed a little longer! Captivating master en suite is a great size with new everything! Great basement with separate rooms. Huge backyard! Electric has been updated including a new electrical panel, new plumbing, new roof & siding! Steps away from the Middlesex Greenway!
CJMLS #1922105
Jun 6, 2019
Sold
$199,000
$159/sq ft
May 10, 2019
Delisted
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Apr 24, 2019
Listed
$189,900
$152/sq ft
4 BR Cape Cod on corner lot in need of work. Seller will not complete any repairs to the subject property, either lender or buyer requested. The property is sold in AS IS condition. Buyer is responsible for the C of O. This property is part of Freddie Mac's First Look Initiative. Owner occupants only for the first 20 days. Investors can submit offers on or after 5/15/19.
Public Records
Oct 12, 1989
Sold
$140,000
$112/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 1988
Sold
$138,000
$111/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,469 (+3.5%)
$26,300 + $53,800
$80,100
2024
$10,114 (+3.0%)
$26,300 + $53,800
$80,100
2023
$9,819 (+2.8%)
$26,300 + $53,800
$80,100
2022
$9,555 (+9.7%)
$26,300 + $53,800
$80,100
2021
$8,713 (+6.7%)
$26,300 + $53,800
$80,100
2020
$8,167 (+2.6%)
$26,300 + $47,500
$73,800
2019
$7,957 (+2.0%)
$26,300 + $45,200
$71,500
2018
$7,799 (+1.8%)
$26,300 + $45,200
$71,500
2017
$7,662 (+0.8%)
$26,300 + $45,200
$71,500
2016
$7,599 (+4.3%)
$26,300 + $45,200
$71,500
2014
$7,288 (+1.5%)
$26,300 + $45,200
$71,500
2013
$7,181 (+6.9%)
$26,300 + $45,200
$71,500
2011
$6,720 (+9.4%)
$26,300 + $45,200
$71,500
2010
$6,144 (+6.0%)
$26,300 + $45,200
$71,500
2009
$5,797
$26,300 + $45,200
$71,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
71 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
7,100 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
832
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
832
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2500059 0100001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.
R-5
High-Density Single-Family Residential Zone
The purpose of the R-5 Residential Zone is to provide for and protect the character of the existing high-density residential areas. The provisions and regulations set forth herein encourage the future development and maintenance of this area as a residential area for strictly residential purposes by prohibiting commercial development or conversions to commercial or multifamily housing.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fords, NJ • 08863
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Feb
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 23% for direct sun exposure in Fords. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.4 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 28 Wagner St
$581,042
$52K over list price of $529K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $465K to $550K.