Ospreys are back in the area! Most osprey nests are far enough to make it a challenge to view them up close, such as the one above, located behind Stone Harbor.
For an up close view check out the osprey nest adjacent to Avalon Boulevard where it enters Avalon! The Avalon water tower is visible in the background.
FROM EAGLES TO OSPREYS! During the winter months eagles were frequently observed around the Island, and often perched atop utility poles on Stone Harbor Boulevard. In the past couple of weeks ospreys have returned to the Island and have taken to their familiar nests atop man-made structures located in back bay areas. Many are quite a distance from land, but the nest adjacent to Avalon Boulevard offers a close-up view of the ospreys residing in it every time you enter or leave Avalon!
ALSO RETURNING to the Island at this time of year are seagulls! The common “Laughing Gull” is a frequent sight in our area, but there are numerous other types of gulls, plus, they often have different plumage depending upon their maturity and whether they are of breeding age. Check out this guide to gulls, which contains information on how to identify different gulls, plus their behavior and life patterns: https://www.
MARKET STATS: 27 properties sold during the month of March, 2019, an increase over last March. The median sale price during March was $1,920,000. For a detailed look at the market check out the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report:
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FLOODED STREETS? NO WAKE! Stone Harbor is the latest shore town to consider “no wake” rules for automobiles traversing flooded streets, designed to limit damage caused by automobile wakes pushing flood waters further toward homes and businesses than they would otherwise travel. North Wildwood and Ship Bottom (on Long Beach Island) have already adopted similar ordinances. For more see this article: https://whyy.org/
BULK TRASH will be picked up in both Avalon & Stone Harbor on the following dates: Avalon—place items curbside from May 3 to May 12th; pickup begins at 7am, Monday, May 13th (no construction or remodeling debris will be collected.) Stone Harbor—pick up occurs on Monday, May 13th; place items curbside up to 72 hours prior.
HAPPY EASTER to you and your family!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Teatime at the Avalon History Center, share tea and memories of Avalon, 11AM, Thursday, April 18
- Cape May Lighthouse Full Moon Climb, call 609-884-5404 for info, Friday, April 19
- Avalon’s Easter Egg Hunt, 12th Street Fields, 10AM, Saturday, April 20
- Creative Writing Seminar, tips & feedback on poetry, stories, memoirs & books, register at 609-967-7155, Avalon Free Public Library, 10AM, Saturday, April 20
- Apple Computer, IPad & iPhone Drop in Tech Workshop, Avalon Free Public Library, 10-11:30AM, Saturday, April 27
- Art Workshop, Make a Gourd Birdhouse, register at 609-967-7155, Avalon Free Public Library, 1-3PM, Saturday, April 27
- Big Band Dance featuring Tony DeLuca & the Paisans, Avalon Community Hall, 7PM, Saturday April 27
- Stone Harbor Merchant’s Spring Sidewalk Sale, downtown Stone Harbor, 10AM-5PM, Saturday, May 4
- Stone Harbor’s Spring Tide Festival & Boat Show, 96th Street business district, 11AM-5PM, Saturday, May 4
- Author Talk by Dr. Jeffrey M. Dorwart, Professor Emeritus at Rutgers University, ‘Cape May County, NJ – the Making of An American Resort Community’, Avalon Free Public Library, 1PM-2PM, Saturday, May 4
- Avalon Chamber of Commerce Wine & Spirits Festival, Avalon Community Hall, 6:30PM, Friday, May 10
- Avalon Fire Department Hoagie Sale, beginning at 10AM, Saturday, May 11
- Garden Club of Stone Harbor Plant & Bake Sale, Stone Harbor Firehouse, 8AM-2PM on Saturday, May 11 & 8AM-Noon on Sunday, May 12
- Stone Harbor Police Department Building Dedication, 11:30AM-2:30PM, Friday, May 17
- Stone Harbor Garden Club Community Yard Sale, 8AM-2PM, Saturday, May 18
- War at the Shore Touch Football Tournament, 9AM-5PM, Saturday, May 25
- Stone Harbor Beach Opening Ceremony, Noon-12:30PM, Saturday, May 25
- Stone Harbor Farmer’s Market, Water Tower parking lot, 8AM-12:30PM, Sunday, May 26
New Listings:
8201 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, $625,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 187130
151 95th Street, Stone Harbor, $750,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 187218
1127 Stone Harbor Boulevard, Stone Harbor Manor, $929,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 187242
4042 Fourth Avenue, Avalon, $1,450,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 187206
2143 Harbor Avenue, Avalon, $1,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 187197
10 97th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 187230
119 92nd Street, Stone Harbor, $2,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 187173
12 105th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 187181
Properties Under Contract:
8811 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, $490,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 183193
311 83rd Street, Stone Harbor, $599,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 182402
263 100th Street, Unit A, Stone Harbor, $659,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 187019
225 52nd Street, Avalon, $1,324,950, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 186855
4125 Fourth Avenue, Avalon, $1,469,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 185388
25 W. 14th Street, Avalon, $1,649,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 187190
75 W. 24th Street, Avalon, $1,799,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 185539
1025 Dune Drive, Avalon, $1,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 186711
258 89th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,575,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 185647
164 84th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,695,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 186218
129 19th Street, Avalon, $2,699,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 183952
64 W. 30th Street, Avalon, $2,975,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 184075
46 E. 22nd Street, Avalon, $3,395,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 183608
6 107th Street, Stone Harbor, $5,200,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 183824
Properties Sold:
696 Sunrise Drive, Avalon, $515,000, SOLD MLS#: 186003
355 40th Street, Avalon, $707,500, SOLD MLS#: 184402
248 28th Street, Avalon, $960,000, SOLD MLS#: 184350
238 25th Street, Avalon, $1,060,000, SOLD MLS#: 186144
10626 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, $1,160,000, SOLD MLS#: 186262
272 90th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,000,000, SOLD MLS#: 185469
517 20th Street, Avalon, $2,400,000, SOLD MLS#: 184868
11817 Paradise Drive, Stone Harbor, $2,450,000, SOLD MLS#: 185455
274 65th Street, Avalon, $2,500,000, SOLD MLS#: 183473
165 75th Street, Avalon, $2,600,000, SOLD MLS#: 182317
11801 Paradise Drive, Stone Harbor, $2,750,000, SOLD MLS#: 186132
6 Pelican Drive, Avalon, $5,700,000, SOLD MLS#: 181922
