Closed$775,000
TLC ≈ $6,205/mo
3 3 1,792 sqft
972 Mill Creek Road, Stafford, NJ 08050
149 Arthur Drive, Stafford, NJ 08050
$849,000
4 beds 2 baths 1,582 sqft Built 19790 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to waterfront living in The Coves of Village Harbour! Located at 149 Arthur Drive in Manahawkin, New Jersey, this charming 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath Cape Cod detached home offers a wonderful coastal lifestyle on a tranquil lagoon. Built in 1979 and beautifully updated with a major renovation in 2012, this move-in-ready property features 1, 582 square feet of comfortable living space sitting on a 75x80 lot. Inside, the inviting first floor showcases a smooth flow where the bright living room opens directly into a cozy eating area, which sits adjacent to a functional galley kitchen. From there, step into a spacious family room that leads out to an expansive 15x20 approximate-sized outdoor deckperfect for entertaining against a peaceful water backdrop. The main floor also hosts two comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom that conveniently includes the laundry area. Head upstairs to find two more bedrooms, including a generous primary bedroom featuring a sliding glass door that opens directly to an attached 15x10 sunroom, offering a private retreat with elevated views. A small hallway at the top of the stairs connects the upper level to the second full bathroom. Equipped with electric baseboard heating, window/wall cooling units, a cozy wood-burning fireplace (non-functioning/decorative), and accessible features like safety grab bars, this home balances classic coastal charm with practical living. Complete with an 8x12 outdoor wood/metal storage shed, public utilities, a private driveway, and a prime location on a quiet, no-through street just off Jennings Road and Route 72, this fully furnished property is ready for its next owner to enjoy seasonal or year-round coastal bliss. sq ft as per tax record
Affordability — calculate your monthly payment
Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.19% APR.
Your estimated payment
$7,460/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $7,342
- Utilities
- $476
- Transportation
- $119
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$5,469
Property tax + insurance$1,555
PMI / 2nd mortgage$318
Heating + cooling$101
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$119
Budget$7,960/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$849,000
Down payment
$42,450 (5%)
Loan amount
$806,550
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1979
Lot size
—
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard Electric
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$8,792
MLS #
2700125R
County
Ocean
At a glance
Fireplace
Basement
Dishwasher
Waterfront
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerElectric Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherElectric Water Heater
Interior
Blinds2 BedroomsKitchenLaundry RoomLiving RoomBath FullDining RoomFamily RoomAtticOther Room(s)None
Exterior
DeckFencing/WallStorage Shed
Parking
2 Car WidthPaver BlocksCommonDrivewayOn Street
Patio & porch
Deck
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Separate Dining AreaGalley Type
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Accessibility
Support Rails
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Cul-De-Sac, Waterfront, Waterview
Neighborhood — 08050
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,868 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 120.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 633 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 10,273 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 10,595 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 3,281 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 10,718 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 489 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 972 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 897 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 7,580 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.74 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 36.67 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $62,260 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $68,390 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $24,915 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $51,562 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $54,213 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 82.17% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8050
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Listing information last refreshed 7/15/2026. Provided courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS CORNERSTONE via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.