$624,900
OPEN SUN 11AM - 1PM

977 Stafford Dr Toms River, NJ 08753

Estimated payment $3,966/month

Total Views 6,548
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$347 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Pool House
  • New Kitchen
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Custom Home
  • Deck
  • Attic

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!

Listing Agent

Mary Bianchi

Realty One Group Emerge License #1866003 Listed on: 07/13/2025

Realty One Group Emerge

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,040

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 121
  • Fenced
  • Oversized Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Attic Fan
  • Storm Doors
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • New Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl Plank

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 0.5 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Converted Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Double-Wide Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Cabana
  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Vinyl Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Equipment Stays

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Gazebo
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Outdoor Gas Grill
  • Play Equipment

Schools

  • East Dover Elementary School
  • Tr Intr East Middle School
  • TOMS River East High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Personal belongings, washer, dryer
  • Assessor Parcel Number 08-00694-02-00005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,040

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Oversized
  • ResoPoolFeatures: Cabana, Fenced, In Ground, Pool Equipment, Pool House, Vinyl
  • Inclusions: Outdoor Lighting, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Light Fixtures, Microwave, Stove, Refrigerator, Attic Fan, Fireplace Equipment, Gas Grill, Gas Cooking
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Custom, Cape
  • Reso Flooring: Vinyl Plank, Carpet, Tile
  • Reso Interior Features: Attic, Bonus Room, Recessed Lighting
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed, Gazebo, Shed(s)
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Contract Info New Construction: No
  • General Property Info Waterview: No
  • General Property Info Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Info Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info HOA: No
  • General Property Info Pool: Yes
  • Interior Sliding Door: Yes
  • Living Room Floor - Engineered: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • Kitchen Center Island: Yes
  • ExteriorPatio: Yes
  • Exterior Swimming: Yes
  • Garage Direct Entry: Yes
  • General Property Info Acreage: 0.22
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 80 x 121
  • Location Middle School: TR Intr East
  • Kitchen Newer: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • ExteriorFence: Yes
  • Exterior Storage: Yes
  • Roof Shingled: Yes
  • Included Gas Cooking: Yes
  • Included Stove: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Out Buildings Storage Shed: Yes
  • Exterior Lighting: Yes
  • Exterior Shed: Yes
  • Parking Double Wide Drive: Yes
  • General Property Info # Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Interior Attic: Yes
  • Interior Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Included Light Fixtures: Yes
  • Exterior Sprinkler Under: Yes
  • Included Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Included Outdoor Lighting: Yes
  • Exterior Storm Door(s): Yes
  • Style Cape: Yes
  • Dining Room Dec Molding4: Yes
  • Kitchen GraniteStone Counter: Yes
  • ExteriorDeck: Yes
  • Pool Fenced: Yes
  • Pool Pool Equipment: Yes
  • Pool Vinyl2: Yes
  • Kitchen Breakfast Cntr: Yes
  • Kitchen BnookDining Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Eat-In: Yes
  • Kitchen Dec Molding5: Yes
  • Parking Oversized2: Yes
  • Included Gas Grill: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Fireplace - Gas4: Yes
  • Exterior Gazebo: Yes
  • Floors Tile: Yes
  • Dining Room BayBow Window3: Yes
  • Included Attic Fan: Yes
  • Interior Bonus Room: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Dec Molding6: Yes
  • Pool Cabana: Yes
  • Pool Pool House: Yes
  • Garage Converted: Yes
  • Floors Vinyl Plank: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet2: Yes
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Stories: 2
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Basement:Partially Finished: Yes
  • Kitchen Pantry: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level:Second43: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Walk-in Closet: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fence
  • Acres: 0.22
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exclusions: Personal belongings, washer, dryer
  • Construction Type: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Underground Sprinkler System, Storage, Swimming, Swingset, Lighting
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch - Covered, Patio
  • Exterior Features:Pool-In Ground: Yes
  • Features Exterior:Porch Covered: Yes
  • Construction:Siding - Vinyl: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Stone: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 0.5
  • Parking Features: Direct Access, Converted Garage, Paved, Double Wide Drive, Driveway, On Street
  • General Property Info:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Driveway: Yes
  • Parking:On Street: Yes
  • Parking:Paved: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: TR Intr East

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 80 x 121
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583.2
  • Parcel #: 08-00694-02-00005
  • Zoning Description: Residential, Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7040.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: East Dover
  • High School: Toms River East

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,040 $386,600 $97,000 $289,600
2024 $6,692 $386,600 $97,000 $289,600
2023 $6,452 $386,600 $97,000 $289,600
2022 $6,452 $386,600 $97,000 $289,600
2021 $5,897 $235,400 $93,000 $142,400
2020 $5,871 $235,400 $93,000 $142,400
2019 $5,617 $235,400 $93,000 $142,400
2018 $5,541 $235,400 $93,000 $142,400
2017 $5,494 $235,400 $93,000 $142,400
2016 $5,351 $235,400 $93,000 $142,400
2015 $5,148 $235,400 $93,000 $142,400
2014 $4,901 $235,400 $93,000 $142,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/04/2025 09/04/25 Price Changed $624,900 -3.8% $347 / Sq Ft
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Price Changed $649,900 -2.3% $361 / Sq Ft
07/13/2025 07/13/25 For Sale $664,900 0.0% $369 / Sq Ft
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Price Changed $664,900 -- $369 / Sq Ft
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $145,000 --
Deed $135,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $47,627 Unknown
Closed $31,549 Unknown
Open $200,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Closed $15,899 Unknown
Closed $116,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $115,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 22520204

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 08-00694-02-00005