969 Stafford Drive
Toms River, NJ, 08753 $ 539,000
Bedrooms5 Baths2.0 Sq 1,618 Monthly Estimate*
$ 3,403
for $539,000 with 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 1,618 square foot home was built in 1964 on a lot size of 0.2.
Welcome to this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 2 full bath raised ranch with a true mother/daughter layout, ideally located in the highly desirable Brookside neighborhood. Perfect for multi-generational living, this spacious home offers separate living areas while providing the flexibility today's buyers are looking for. Extensively updated throughout the years, the home features a new roof (2023), new forced hot air heating and central air conditioning system (2022), all new vinyl replacement windows (2025), new gutters (2025), new vinyl privacy fencing (2025), and a new garage door with automatic opener (2025). The lower level was freshly painted in 2025, while the upper level was painted in 2022. The lower-level living area boasts a beautifully renovated kitchen (2020) with granite countertops, new flooring, and a fully renovated full bathroom. Upstairs, the kitchen was remodeled in 2018 with granite countertops, all new appliances, and updated flooring. Outdoor living is just as impressive with a fully fenced backyard featuring an upper-level deck with a natural gas grill, a lower-level patio with a gazebo, and three storage sheds providing abundant storage. A Speed Queen washer and dryer are also included with the sale. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, major highways, and just a short drive to the beautiful Jersey Shore beaches, this move-in-ready home offers comfort, versatility, and exceptional value.
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Single Family ActiveRaised Ranch,Mother/Daughter
FeaturesInteriorInterior Amenities Attic - Pull Down Stairs
Flooring Ceramic Tile Laminate Tile
Total Fireplaces 0
Basement (Y/N) N
Air Conditioning Y/N Y
Heating Y/N Y
Fireplace Y/N N
Half Baths 0
Total Bedrooms 5
Main Level Bathrooms 1
Total Baths 2
Heating-Forced Air True
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GeneralSewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Roof Shingle
Garage Spaces 0.5
Patio/Porch Features Deck
Architectural Style Raised Ranch Mother/Daughter
Construction Materials Shingle Siding Brick Veneer
Exclusions Personal Property
Year Built 1964
Stories Count 2
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
County Ocean
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
HOA N
Attached Garage Y
Subdivision Name Brookside
Garage Y/N Y
Other Structures Shed(s)
Total Rooms 14
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions Route 37 to Vaughn Avenue left on Westminster Drive right on Stafford Drive and home on the left
High School Toms River East
City Toms River
Senior Community Y/N N
Zoning Description Residential Single Family
MLS Area Brookside
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 8712.0
Carport Y/N N
Elementary School East Dover
Property Attached Y/N N
Land Lease Y/N N
Tax Annual Amount 7081.0
Home Warranty Y/N N
Middle/Junior High School TR Intr East
Lease Renewal Y/N N
MLS Area Minor Toms River Twp (TOM)
Additional Parcels Y/N N
Lease Considered Y/N N
Rent Control Y/N N
Standard Status Active
Tax Assessed Value 362400
Water Body Access Y/N None
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ExteriorExterior Amenities Lighting
Fencing Fence
Parking Features Driveway
Lot Features Fenced Area
Water Source Public
Inclusions Washer Window Treatments Ceiling Fan(s) Dishwasher Dryer Light Fixtures Stove Refrigerator Attic Fan
Lot Size Area 0.2
Foundation Details Slab
Spa N
Building Area Total 1618.0
Lot Dimensions 75 x 120
Lot Size Acres 0.2
Waterfront Y/N N
Door Features Storm Door(s) Sliding Doors
Crops Included Y/N N
Horse Y/N N
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N N
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByMichael C HarbordListing Agent
1St Class Real Estate AgencyBroker
brokermike@1stclassre.comEmail
Affordability Calculator
- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $3,403
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $590
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.49% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Average List Price $574,684
Percent of Sale Price 7%
About Toms River, NJ 91,850 Population
2% Since 2002
$ 73,718 Median Income
44.59 Median Age
28% Households with Children
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1148171 Elementary School
1148189 Middle School
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 7/22/2026 | $539,000 | | Listed Price |