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Other Income (Details Textual) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2014
Oct. 31, 2013
Oct. 31, 2012
Jan. 31, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Land sales, net $ 25,489tol_Landsalesearningsnet $ 4,435tol_Landsalesearningsnet $ 1,425tol_Landsalesearningsnet  
Toll Brothers Realty Trust 2 [Member]        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Land sales, net       $ 2,900tol_Landsalesearningsnet
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