Active and FULLY available. Welcome home to 973 Stafford Drive, a charming bi-level home located in the desirable East Dover section of Toms River. Built in 1964, this well-maintained single-family residence offers approximately 1,640 square feet of living space, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The home is designed for both comfort and entertaining. The upper level showcases a bright living room, dining area with access to an elevated deck, and hardwood flooring throughout much of the space. The 3 bedrooms of the home and a full bathroom can also be found on this level. The lower level features a spacious family room with a cozy wood-burning stove, a full bathroom, and a versatile bonus room ideal for a home office, den, or guest space. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard built for enjoyment, complete with an in-ground pool, patio area, and storage shed—perfect for summer gatherings. Additional highlights include a one-car attached garage, solar panel system for energy efficiency, central air conditioning and natural gas heating. BRAND NEW ROOF. Other updates throughout include fresh paint, new refrigerator, new carpet in the back bedroom and shiplap on the lower level. Situated on an approximately 80x120 lot, this property offers a blend of indoor comfort and outdoor lifestyle with no HOA restrictions. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, and the Jersey Shore, this home is ideal for year-round living or a seasonal retreat.
Sold for $515,000
$515,000
973 Stafford Dr, Toms River, NJ 08753
3beds
1,640sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
9,601 Square Feet Lot
$516,000 Zestimate®
$314/sqft
$3,301 Estimated rent
Home value
$516,000
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In-ground poolOne-car attached garageNew refrigeratorCentral air conditioningNatural gas heatingBrand new roofPatio area
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Listed by:
Jackie Revoir 609-468-4219,
Keller Williams - Main Street,
Listing Team: One Team
Bought with:
NON MEMBER, 0225194075
Non Subscribing Office
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJOC2040826
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile/Brick, Carpet, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,640
- Total interior livable area: 1,640 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,640
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Bi-Level,Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Vinyl, Private
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 9,601 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80.00 x 120.00
- Features: Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 08006940200004
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: East Dover
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Toms River
- Municipality: TOMS RIVER TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $314/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $378,200
- Annual tax amount: $7,390
- Date on market: 3/29/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,Cash
- Exclusions: Fridge And Chest Freezer In Garage. Bar, Washer And Dryer Are Negotiable.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Sold | $515,000-1%$314/sqft |
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| 5/12/2026 | Pending sale | $519,999$317/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Contingent | $519,999$317/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Price change | $519,999-1%$317/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000$320/sqft |
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| 4/6/2026 | Contingent | $525,000$320/sqft |
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| 3/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000+101.9%$320/sqft |
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| 6/18/2018 | Sold | $260,000-1.5%$159/sqft |
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| 5/14/2018 | Pending sale | $264,000$161/sqft |
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| 5/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $264,000$161/sqft |
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| 5/11/2018 | Pending sale | $264,000$161/sqft |
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| 5/10/2018 | Listed for sale | $264,000$161/sqft |
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| 5/10/2018 | Pending sale | $264,000$161/sqft |
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| 4/21/2018 | Price change | $264,000-1.9%$161/sqft |
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| 3/20/2018 | Listed for sale | $269,000$164/sqft |
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| 2/10/2018 | Pending sale | $269,000$164/sqft |
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| 2/10/2018 | Listed for sale | $269,000$164/sqft |
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| 2/10/2018 | Pending sale | $269,000$164/sqft |
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| 2/10/2018 | Pending sale | $269,000$164/sqft |
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| 1/29/2018 | Listed for sale | $269,000-3.9%$164/sqft |
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| 11/8/2010 | Sold | $280,000+7.3%$171/sqft |
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| 6/29/2004 | Sold | $261,000+83.8%$159/sqft |
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| 5/2/2000 | Sold | $142,000+35.2%$87/sqft |
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| 2/14/1995 | Sold | $105,000$64/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,312 +10% | $378,200 |
| 2022 | $5,736 | $378,200 |
| 2021 | $5,736 +5% | $378,200 +65.2% |
| 2020 | $5,464 +1.4% | $229,000 |
| 2019 | $5,391 +0.9% | $229,000 |
| 2018 | $5,345 +2.7% | $229,000 |
| 2017 | $5,205 +3.9% | $229,000 |
| 2016 | $5,008 +5% | $229,000 |
| 2015 | $4,768 +3% | $229,000 |
| 2014 | $4,630 -2.2% | $229,000 |
| 2013 | $4,737 +6% | $229,000 -23.6% |
| 2012 | $4,470 +5.9% | $299,600 |
| 2011 | $4,221 +10.9% | $299,600 |
| 2010 | $3,808 +168.5% | $299,600 |
| 2009 | $1,418 +5% | $299,600 +184.5% |
| 2008 | $1,351 +1.1% | $105,300 |
| 2007 | $1,336 +11.4% | $105,300 |
| 2006 | $1,199 | $105,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $105,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $105,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $105,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $105,300 |
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Neighborhood: 08753
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10East Dover Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Toms River Intermediate EastGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 4/10Toms River High - East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Toms River Regional
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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