969 Stafford Drive Toms River, NJ 08753

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.