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977 Stafford Drive

Toms River, NJResidential

Recently Sold · Nov 2025$621,000

Brookside

Beds

Baths

1964

Year Built

0.2222 ac

Lot Size

About This Home

Exceptional Price Enhancement! This fully custom Cape combines modern updates with everyday comfort. Enjoy a bright family room with gas fireplace, and a stylish kitchen featuring granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a center island, and formal dining room. With two bedrooms and a full bath on each level, plus a partially finished basement, there's space for everyone. The backyard is built for fun—covered patio, Trex deck, fenced yard, pool house with bar, and a beautiful inground pool with separate fencing. Add in custom sheds, a play area, firepit hangout, and peaceful water feature—your private escape awaits. Plenty of spots either inside or outside to watch some football! Come see it today!

Tax & Assessment

Total Assessed Value: $386,600
Land Value: $97,000
Improvement Value: $289,600
Annual Property Tax: $7,040
Property Class: Residential

Neighborhood

$378,000

Median home value

$139,113

Median household income

95%

Owner-occupied

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year), for this home's census tract.

Nearby Schools

East Dover Elementary School
Elementary · Toms River
0.3 mi
Toms River High School East
High School · Toms River
0.6 mi
Cedar Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Toms River
0.9 mi
Washington Street Elementary School
Elementary · Toms River
1.3 mi
Island Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Island Heights
1.6 mi

Nearest public schools by distance. Source: NCES (U.S. Dept. of Education). Confirm attendance zones with the school district.

Homes for Sale in the Community

For Sale

$549,900

555 Brookside Drive, Toms River, Nj 08753

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,678 sq ft

For Sale

$499,000

648 Dave Marion Road, Toms River, Nj 08753

3 bd · 1 ba · 1,132 sq ft

For Sale

$539,000

969 Stafford Drive, Toms River, Nj 08753

5 bd · 2 ba · 1,618 sq ft

For Sale

$459,900

839 Regency Court, Toms River, Nj 08753

5 bd · 2 ba · 1,898 sq ft

Recent Sales in Brookside

546 Princess Court, Toms River, Nj 08753
Sold Jul 2026 · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sq ft
$435,000
834 Brookside Drive, Toms River, Nj 08753
Sold Jul 2026 · 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sq ft
$430,000
886 Raleigh Drive, Toms River, Nj 08753
Sold Jun 2026 · 4 bd · 2 ba
$580,000
547 Brookside Drive, Toms River, Nj 08753
Sold Jun 2026 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,819 sq ft
$555,000

Recent closed sales in this home's community, per the MLS. Shown for context only, not a valuation.

Interior

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Stories: 1.5
Basement: Yes

Exterior & Parking

Lot Size: 0.2222 acres
Pool: Yes
Parking: Garage · 1 space

Construction & Zoning

Year Built: 1964
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Building Description: 1.5F1G 1760
Land Use: Single Family Residential
Zoning: R90
Property Class: Residential
Block / Lot: Block 694.02, Lot 5
County: Ocean

Community & HOA

Community: Brookside

Sale History

Last Recorded Sale: $145,000
Sale Date: September 11, 2000
Deed Reference: Book 10192, Page 01039

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Property details are sourced from New Jersey public tax and property records (NJ MOD-IV / NJGIN and public parcel data). Recent sale information courtesy of Realty One Group Emerge via the MLS. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified.