969 Stafford Drive, Toms River, NJ, 08753
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Construction materials: Shingle Siding,Brick Veneer
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch,Mother/Daughter
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Bathroom
- Area: 43.309999999999995
- Dimensions: 6.1 x 7.1
Bathroom
- Area: 40.56
- Dimensions: 5.2 x 7.8
Bedroom
- Area: 129
- Dimensions: 10 x 12.9
Bedroom
- Area: 91.2
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 9.6
Bedroom
- Area: 110.199
- Dimensions: 10.9 x 10.11
Bedroom
- Area: 77.28
- Dimensions: 8.4 x 9.2
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Area: 68.06
- Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.2
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Laminate,Tile
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
Foyer
- Area: 72.89999999999999
- Dimensions: 9 x 8.1
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,618
- Total interior livable area: 1,618 sqft
Kitchen
- Area: 91.83999999999999
- Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.2
Kitchen
- Area: 134.463
- 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
Other
- Area: 130.68
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 9.9
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 08006940200003
- Zoning description: Residential, Single Family
- Exclusions: Personal Property
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Fencing: Fenced Area
Lot
- Lot size: 8,712 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 75 x 120
Parking
- Total spaces: 0.5
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 0.5
- Covered spaces: 0.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,725 | $32,700 |
| Home Insurance * | $227 | $2,724 |
| Property Taxes | $801 | $9,612 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,318 |
| Total | $3,946 | $47,352 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Pending sale | $539,000 |
| 2026-07-22 | Listed for sale | $539,000 |
| 2006-10-13 | Sold | $305,000 |
| 2003-12-02 | Sold | $260,000 |
| 2000-08-10 | Sold | $137,000 |
| 1999-09-30 | Sold | $77,500 |
| 1995-01-28 | Sold | $113,900 |
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