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    • $539,000

    969 Stafford Drive, Toms River, NJ 08753

    5beds
    1,618sqft
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    $3,532/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1964
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $548,300 Zestimate®
    $333/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Fully fenced backyardAll new appliancesUpdated flooringGranite countertopsSpacious homeNew flooring
    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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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Michael C Harbord 848-333-3249,

    1st Class Real Estate Agency

    Source: MoreMLS,MLS#: 22622345MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Bedroom
      • Area: 129
      • Dimensions: 10 x 12.9
      Bedroom
      • Area: 91.2
      • Dimensions: 9.5 x 9.6
      Bedroom
      • Area: 110.2
      • Dimensions: 10.9 x 10.11
      Bedroom
      • Area: 77.28
      • Dimensions: 8.4 x 9.2
      Bathroom
      • Area: 43.31
      • Dimensions: 6.1 x 7.1
      Bathroom
      • Area: 40.56
      • Dimensions: 5.2 x 7.8
      Other
      • Area: 130.68
      • Dimensions: 13.2 x 9.9
      Dining room
      • Area: 68.06
      • Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.2
      Foyer
      • Area: 72.9
      • Dimensions: 9 x 8.1
      Kitchen
      • Area: 91.84
      • Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.2
      Kitchen
      • Description: Kitchenette
      • Area: 134.46
      • Dimensions: 13.3 x 10.11
      Laundry
      • Area: 85.6
      • Dimensions: 10.7 x 8
      Living room
      • Area: 286.65
      • Dimensions: 19.5 x 14.7
      Living room
      • Area: 102.83
      • Dimensions: 9.1 x 11.3
      Heating
      • Natural Gas, Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Features
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Tile
      • Attic: Pull Down Stairs
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,618
      • Total interior livable area: 1,618 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 0.5
      • Parking features: Driveway
      • Attached garage spaces: 0.5
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      • Exterior features: Lighting
      • Fencing: Fenced Area
      Lot
      • Size: 8,712 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 75 x 120
      Details
      • Parcel number: 08006940200003
      • Zoning description: Residential, Single Family

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Raised Ranch,Mother/Daughter
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Shingle Siding, Brick Veneer
      • Foundation: Slab
      Condition
      • Year built: 1964

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Brookside
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Toms River

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $333/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $362,400
      • Annual tax amount: $7,081
      • Date on market: 7/22/2026
      • Inclusions: Washer, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Light Fixtures, Stove, Refrigerator, Attic Fan
      • Exclusions: Personal Property

        Estimated market value

        $548,300

        $521,000 - $576,000

        $3,569/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/4/2026Pending sale$539,000$333/sqft
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        7/22/2026Listed for sale$539,000+76.7%$333/sqft
        Source: MoreMLS #22622345 Report a problem
        10/13/2006Sold$305,000+17.3%$189/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        12/2/2003Sold$260,000+89.8%$161/sqft
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        8/10/2000Sold$137,000+76.8%$85/sqft
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        9/30/1999Sold$77,500-32%$48/sqft
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        1/28/1995Sold$113,900$70/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2023$6,048 +10.8%$362,400
        2022$5,458 $362,400
        2021$5,458 +5%$362,400 +66.3%
        2020$5,199 +1.4%$217,900
        2019$5,129 +0.9%$217,900
        2018$5,086 +2.7%$217,900
        2017$4,953 +3.9%$217,900
        2016$4,765 +5%$217,900
        2015$4,537 +3%$217,900
        2014$4,406 -3.1%$217,900
        2013$4,545 +280.4%$217,900 +107.7%
        2006$1,195 $104,900
        2004-- $104,900
        2003-- $104,900
        2002-- $104,900 +1.9%
        2001-- $102,900
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 08753

        Getting around

        9 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        30 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: East Dover
        • Middle: TR Intr East
        • High: Toms River East

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