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Barnegat Avenue westbound at Swan Boulevard in Gilford Park

Notable Neighborhoods of Toms River Gilford Park

A bayshore neighborhood between Route 37 and Barnegat Bay.

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The Short Take

Gilford Park At A Glance

Gilford Park is one of Toms River's mainland bayshore neighborhoods, located between Route 37 and Barnegat Bay, with Bay Shore on its eastern side.

Source: Toms River Township Land Use Plan, checked October 2026.

The Homes Compact Lots

Gilford Park is zoned R-50, but the township found the prevailing lot width is 40 feet. Recent MLS-based records show homes from about 640 to 2,100 square feet, built from the early 1900s to 2021.

Sources: Toms River Township Land Use Plan; neighborhoods.com. Checked October 2026.

Home Prices

What Homes Have Sold For

Recent closed sales in Gilford Park listed on neighborhoods.com range from $250,000 to $780,000, with a median sale price of $400,000.

Source: neighborhoods.com (MLS-based brokerage data), read October 2026. The source does not state the time period covered. These are not Dennis Mark's figures. For a current price opinion on a specific home, ask for a home value.

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Know Before You Buy

Flood Zones And Schools

Before you make an offer, look up the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and ask the seller for the flood zone and any elevation certificate. Dennis Mark can pull the flood zone for any home you're considering.

Schools in or near Gilford Park in the Toms River Regional Schools district include East Dover Elementary School (725 Vaughn Avenue) and Toms River High School East (1225 Raider Way). The district's high schools are Toms River High School East (1225 Raider Way), High School North (1245 Old Freehold Road) and High School South (55 Hyers Street). The district assigns schools by address, so confirm the assigned school for an exact address with the district (school directory).

School information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and boundaries change often. Verify enrollment with the school district.

Source: Toms River Regional Schools, checked October 2026.

Gilford Park Q&A

Common questions, each with its source. Checked October 2026.

Where is Gilford Park in Toms River?

Between Route 37 and Barnegat Bay, with Bay Shore on its eastern side. Source: Toms River Township Land Use Plan.

How big are lots in Gilford Park?

The township found the prevailing lot width is 40 feet, though the zone is R-50. Source: Toms River Township Land Use Plan.

Is there a boat ramp near Gilford Park?

Yes. The Toms River Boat Ramp at 236 Garfield Avenue is open dawn to dusk with no permit needed. Source: Toms River Township.

How large are Gilford Park homes?

Recent MLS-based records show homes from about 640 to 2,100 square feet. Source: neighborhoods.com.

Which Parkway exits serve Gilford Park?

Route 37 connects west to Garden State Parkway Exits 82 and 82A. Source: Wikipedia.

Is there a park and ride nearby?

NJ Transit's Toms River Park & Ride is at Parkway Exit 81 North and Water Street. Source: NJ Transit.

How Much Do I Think You Can Get For Your Home?

Own a home in Gilford Park? Get my opinion of what it could sell for, backed by real sales data and a marketing plan.

Photo: Dennis Mark InterdonatoThe historic Horner House, downtown Toms River. Photo: James Welsh, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

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