Silver Ridge Park East

Independent Assessment

Silver Ridge Park East is confirmed as a genuine, separately governed HOA section of the larger, four-section Silver Ridge Park community, with a confirmed office/clubhouse address at 979 Edgebrook Drive North and consistent multi-source agreement that each of the four sections (East, West, North, Westerly) runs its own HOA despite sharing overall Silver Ridge Park branding and cross-section clubhouse access. A section-specific home count for East alone could not be isolated, only the combined total of 3,169 homes reported across all four Silver Ridge Park sections; buyers should confirm East's specific unit count directly with the association. A specific current HOA fee dollar figure for Silver Ridge Park East also could not be confirmed.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers seeking an affordable, established single-family 55+ HOA community within the larger four-section Silver Ridge Park complex -- with cross-section clubhouse access to outdoor pools, billiards, bocce, and shuffleboard -- are a strong fit for Silver Ridge Park East. Its Toms River location, within reach of Ocean County beaches, shopping, and county parks and centrally positioned between New York City, Atlantic City, and Philadelphia, also suits buyers who want a Jersey Shore-adjacent retirement at a reported lower relative price point than some neighboring Holiday City-area sections.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Silver Ridge Park, including the East section, was constructed between 1968 and 1986, reaching a combined total of approximately 3,169 single-family homes across its four sections. Homes generally consist of two bedrooms and a one-car garage, up to roughly 1,500 square feet of living space. The specific builder(s) responsible for Silver Ridge Park East's construction and a section-specific home count distinct from the four-section combined total were not independently confirmed. The section is now fully built out, and current purchases are resale.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

A 2026 real-estate aggregator comparison of neighborhood value indexes across the broader Holiday City/Silver Ridge area placed the Silver Ridge area at approximately $287,000 -- the lowest figure among the nearby sections compared in that same source (which also cited roughly $384,000 for Holiday Heights). This figure could not be independently verified against a primary MLS source, nor could a price specific to Silver Ridge Park East be isolated from the other three Silver Ridge Park sections; buyers should request current comparables specific to Silver Ridge Park East from a local agent familiar with the Toms River market.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Silver Ridge Park East has been fully built out since Silver Ridge Park's 1968-1986 construction span, so all current purchases are resale. Buyers should confirm the specific build year of any home under consideration, budget for a full independent inspection, and should request the association's current financials, reserve study, and governing-document package (bylaws and any deed restrictions) directly from the Silver Ridge Park East HOA before purchasing.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes in Silver Ridge Park East are subject to Toms River Township and Ocean County property tax at the current municipal and county rates. No special assessment district specific to this section was found. Buyers should confirm current property tax rates and eligibility for any applicable New Jersey senior property tax relief programs directly with Toms River's tax assessor.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Silver Ridge Park East offers an affordable, single-family 55+ lifestyle centered on its own clubhouse, with cross-access to outdoor pools, billiards, bocce, and shuffleboard at the other Silver Ridge Park sections' clubhouses as well. As one of four sections built out over nearly two decades (1968-1986), the community's established landscaping and low-maintenance HOA setting give buyers a modest, budget-conscious option within the wider Toms River 55+ cluster.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Silver Ridge Park East is located in Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey, with its clubhouse and HOA office at 979 Edgebrook Drive North, Toms River, NJ 08757. The section is within reach of Ocean County beaches, shopping, and county parks, with access to U.S. Route 9, NJ Route 166, and the Garden State Parkway, and is centrally positioned between New York City, Atlantic City, and Philadelphia.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Silver Ridge Park East is consistently described by real estate sources as part of a 55-and-older community. New Jersey's housing-for-older-persons exemption under the Law Against Discrimination (N.J.S.A. 10:5-5(n)) generally requires (a) facilities or services meeting the needs of older persons, (b) at least 80% of occupied units having at least one resident 55 or older, and (c) published policies demonstrating intent to provide housing for residents 55+. A 2024 New Jersey Appellate Division ruling, NJ Realtors v. Township of Berkeley, struck down a neighboring township's ordinance that restricted property ownership (not occupancy) in age-restricted developments to buyers 55 and older, holding that only occupancy -- not ownership -- may lawfully be age-restricted under the FHA and NJLAD; this ruling concerned a municipal ordinance and does not affect a private HOA's own occupancy-based age restrictions. Buyers should confirm Silver Ridge Park East's own current recorded deed-restriction and occupancy-verification language directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Silver Ridge Park East is one of four separately governed sections sharing the 'Silver Ridge Park' name, buyers must be careful to confirm they are researching the correct HOA, fee schedule, and governing documents for East specifically rather than West, North, or Westerly. Given a 1968-1986 construction span, buyers should confirm the specific build year of any home under consideration and budget for a full independent inspection, given the wide range of possible home ages across the overall development.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Silver Ridge Park, East is one of four separately governed sections (alongside West, North, and Westerly), each with its own HOA, fee schedule, and clubhouse, though all residents may access each section's clubhouse amenities. Compared with the nearby Holiday City at Berkeley complex's sections, Silver Ridge Park East and its sibling sections reported the lowest neighborhood-value-index figure (approximately $287,000) in a 2026 aggregator comparison, positioning Silver Ridge Park generally as a more affordable segment of the wider Toms River/Berkeley Township 55+ cluster.

Current Listings

A connected local agent experienced with the Silver Ridge Park complex can provide current available inventory, recent closed comparables specific to Silver Ridge Park East, and current HOA fee and transfer requirements.

Is Silver Ridge Park East the same HOA as Silver Ridge Park West, North, or Westerly?

No. Each of Silver Ridge Park's four sections -- East, West, North, and Westerly -- runs its own separate HOA with its own fee schedule and board, though residents of any section may generally access the other sections' clubhouse amenities.

How many homes are in Silver Ridge Park East?

A section-specific count for East alone could not be confirmed. Silver Ridge Park's four sections together comprise approximately 3,169 single-family homes, built between 1968 and 1986.

What is the HOA fee at Silver Ridge Park East?

Sources describe the fee only in general terms as low, without a specific current dollar figure confirmed. Confirm the current exact figure directly with the association.

Is Silver Ridge Park East legally age-restricted?

It is consistently described as part of a 55-and-older community. New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination housing-for-older-persons exemption generally requires at least 80% of occupied units to have a resident 55+. Confirm the HOA's own current recorded restriction language directly before purchasing.