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Map of Toms River Township with Shelter Cove marked

Notable Neighborhoods of Toms River Shelter Cove

A lagoon neighborhood on Goose Creek, next door to the township's bayfront beach.

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The Short Take

Shelter Cove At A Glance

Shelter Cove is a small lagoon neighborhood on the north side of Goose Creek, east of Fischer Boulevard and south of Bay Avenue. Development began in 1958, and most of today's homes were built between 1964 and 2014.

Sources: Toms River Township Land Use Plan; New Jersey Real Estate Network. Checked October 2026.

Known For Shelter Cove Beach

Shelter Cove Park at 1390 Bay Avenue has the township's bayfront beach, lighted soccer and softball fields, lighted tennis courts, basketball, a playground and restrooms. The beach is guarded in season and needs a badge or pass, and kayaks, canoes and paddleboards stored there with a permit may launch from it.

Sources: Toms River Township, Shelter Cove Park; Toms River Township, Beaches. Checked October 2026.

Home Prices

What Homes Have Sold For

Recent closed sales in Shelter Cove listed on neighborhoods.com range from $649,500 to $2,249,000, with a median sale price of $817,500.

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 Shelter Cove 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.

Shelter Cove Q&A

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

Is there a public beach in Shelter Cove?

Yes. Shelter Cove Beach at Shelter Cove Park on Bay Avenue is a guarded bay beach; a badge or pass is required in season. Source: Toms River Township.

Can you launch a kayak at Shelter Cove?

Kayaks, canoes and paddleboards stored at Shelter Cove with a permit may launch there in the area beach staff approve. Source: Toms River Township.

When was Shelter Cove built?

Development began in 1958, with most homes built between 1964 and 2014. Source: New Jersey Real Estate Network.

Do Shelter Cove homes have boat access?

A series of canals gives most homes backyard access to Barnegat Bay. Source: New Jersey Real Estate Network.

Is there an HOA in Shelter Cove?

No association fee shows on recent MLS-based records for the area. Check the listing for any specific home. Source: neighborhoods.com.

When does the lifeguard season end?

The township lists September 1 as the last day of guarded beaches. Source: Toms River Township.

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

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