Completion October 1st on 46 Units at Stafford Park Apartments

By admin • December 28, 2009

BARNEGAT, N.J., Sept. 18, 2009 – The Walters Group, developer of Stafford Park Apartments, is nearing completion on the first two buildings of the residential project, consisting of 46 affordable housing units. The new apartments are expected to be ready for occupancy by October 1, according to the developer. The residential community is part of the Stafford Park redevelopment, located just off Exit 63 of the Garden State Parkway, on Stafford Park Blvd. in Manahawkin.

The Walters Group is planning to celebrate the grand opening of the Stafford Park Apartments on Saturday, October 17, at the leasing office located at 321 Cook Road in Manahawkin. Members of the community will be invited to tour the new units during an open house to be held from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

When completed, Stafford Park Apartments will consist of five low-rise buildings, featuring a selection of energy-efficient one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts with rents ranging from $468 to $1,207 per month. Each unit will be equipped with Energy Star appliances, including microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, and full-size washer/dryer. Additional community amenities consist of a clubhouse with fitness center, a tot lot playground, 24-hour on-site management and maintenance, and ample on-site parking.

The environmentally friendly redevelopment is being built using green building methods and materials. Consequently, the entire project is designed to meet both Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and Energy Star certification. The LEED rating system has four levels of green, including silver, gold and platinum. Additionally, Stafford Park is surrounded by 17,000 acres of permanently protected state forest that is documented as an existing and suitable wildlife habitat.

“Stafford Park Apartments combines redevelopment, affordable housing and energy efficiency,” states Ed Walters, Jr., president of the Walters Group. “It offers a reasonably priced alternative to housing in the area, and by building green we’ve created a healthier place to live.”
Located in southern Ocean County, the community is pedestrian-friendly and situated within walking distance to shopping and dining. Public transportation is available via Ocean Ride, a county transit system that includes Reserve-A-Ride and local bus routes. In addition, the Garden State Parkway and Route 9 corridor pass through the township and provide access to Route 72.

Adjacent to the apartment community, the Stafford Park retail portion currently includes Target, Costco, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods and PetSmart. Another residential component is also planned for the redevelopment, consisting of 565 age-restricted housing units.

The Walters Group leasing office is currently accepting applications for two- and three-bedroom units. There is a waiting list for one-bedroom units. For more information, visit www.staffordparkapts.com or call (609) 597-3000.