This sailboat was travelling northbound in the IntraCoastal Waterway, but could not pass through the inoperable 96th Street Bridge. The sailors anchored overnight in Pleasure Bay, between Golden Gate Road and Corinthian Drive in Stone Harbor, before retreating to Cape May the next day, where they planned to sail northward via the ocean. See below for more bridge news.
TOWNSEND’S INLET BRIDGE—GOOD NEWS! After being closed for 10 months for repair work, the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge is expected to reopen to automobile traffic on July 30th. Crews have been working to complete the bridge, as can be seen in this fascinating aerial video from Remington & Vernick Engineers: https://www.
96TH STREET BRIDGE—BAD NEWS FOR BOATERS! The 96th Street Bridge has been open to automobile traffic, but has been unable to open for marine traffic for a few weeks, due to issues with its lifting span. Earlier this week officials were reporting that repairs could take another couple of weeks. The bridge’s vertical clearance varies with the tides, but medium and large boats that normally require a drawbridge opening are unable to travel beneath the bridge until it is operational.
19-YEAR OLD TURTLE RETURNS TO WETLANDS INSTITUTE! Earlier this week a terrapin found crossing the road was brought to The Wetlands Institute to ensure its well-being. It turned out that the turtle was initially released by the Institute 19 years ago, and not only survived, but doubled in size, despite signs of past injuries, possibly from a boat propeller. 19 years after her original release (almost to the day) the turtle was released into the marsh in good condition.
IT’S FREE! Looking for some free fun while here on vacation? Here are some suggestions!
Avalon Beach Movies: Tuesdays at the 30th Street beach at dusk
Tuesdays at the Tower: live musical performances 7pm to 8:30pm every Tuesday at the Stone Harbor Water Tower
Thursdays on Dune: family activities and live music along Dune Drive in Avalon’s Business District, 5:30pm to 8:30pm Thursdays
Cape May County Zoo: free admission every single day!
MARKET STATS: During the month of June the number of new listings decreased along with the number of units sold. Demand has remained strong, but limited inventory has held back sales. For a detailed look at the market, see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report.
View The Latest Long & Foster Market Minute Report | Download/Print PDF
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Teatime at the Avalon History Center, share tea and memories of Avalon, 11AM, Thursday, July 18
- Thursdays on the Lawn Concert featuring The Snake Brothers, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church at 9425 Third Avenue, 7:30-9PM, Thursday, July 18
- Crabulous Crab Day at the Wetlands Institute, Friday, July 19
- Avalon Historical Society Clam Shell Competition, 30th Street Beach, 8:30AM, Saturday, July 20
- Bay Atlantic Symphony Concert, Avalon Elementary School, 7PM, Saturday, July 20
- Stone Harbor Triathlon, Compuscore.com for details, Sunday, July 21
- Stone Harbor Farmer’s Market, Water Tower parking lot, 8AM-12:30PM, Sunday, July 21
- Avalon Yacht Club ‘Run from the Sun’ 5K, Avalon Community Hall, 8:30AM, Sunday, July 21
- Santa’s Stone Harbor Summer Vacation, Santa & Mrs. Claus spend their annual week in Stone Harbor shopping, dining and enjoying their stay, Sunday, July 21 through Friday, July 26
- Boating Safety Class, Avalon’s 39th Street tennis building, 6:30-10PM, Tuesday, July 23
- Movie on the Beach featuring Elf, 30th Street beach in Avalon, dusk, Tuesday, July 23
- Tuesdays at the Tower Concert featuring Bluebone, a roots & Blues band, Water Tower Plaza, live music, beer & wine garden, more, 7PM,Tuesday, July 23
- Author Lecture featuring Frank Langfitt, Avalon Free Public Library, 6PM, Wednesday, July 24
- Avalon’s Christmas in July, Avalon Community Hall, 10AM-Noon, Thursday, July 25
- Boating Safety Class, 39th Street Tennis Building in Avalon, 6:30-10PM, Thursday, July 25
- Thursdays on the Lawn Concert featuring The Quiet Men, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church at 9425 Third Avenue, 7:30-9PM, Thursday, July 25
- Brendan’s Fund Yoga on the Beach, 30th Street beach, 8AM registration, 9AM class, Saturday, July 27
- Philadelphia Sport & Social Club Shore Softball Classic, see phillyleagues.com for info, 10th-12th Street Fields in Avalon, 9AM-7PM, Saturday, July 27
- Stone Harbor Junior Summer Slam Tennis Tournament, ages 14 & under, see stoneharborrecreation.com
for details, Saturday, July 27
New Listings:
9511 Sunset Drive, #203, Stone Harbor, $319,500, ACTIVE MLS#: 188629
76 W. 28th Street, #201, Avalon, $699,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 188593
10009 Sunset Drive, #3, Stone Harbor, $775,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 188583
278 64th Street, #B, Avalon, $925,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 188630
329 93rd Street, Stone Harbor, $1,200,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 188617
329 93rd Street, Stone Harbor, $1,200,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 188618
174 17th Street, Avalon, $1,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 188604
148 15th Street, Avalon, $1,649,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 188580
179 29th Street, Avalon, $1,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 188582
243 70th Street, Avalon, $2,000,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 188609
25 E. 15th Street, Avalon, $2,200,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 188577
3365 First Avenue, Avalon, $2,250,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 188600
130 108th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,299,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 188611
111 119th Street Street, Stone Harbor, $3,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 188608
Properties Under Contract:
F 14 Stone Court, Stone Harbor, $749,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 188203
5402 Dune Drive, Avalon, $1,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 187446
7748 Dune Drive, Avalon, $1,599,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 186771
3985 Dune Drive, Avalon, $1,699,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 186751
188 35th Street, Avalon, $2,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 188419
139 108th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 185651
12010 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, $3,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 188544
181 65th Street, Avalon, $4,445,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 186167
10724 Corinthian, Stone Harbor, $4,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 188543
340 104th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,750,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 184237
Properties Sold:
7 Meadowview Lane, Avalon Manor, $287,000, SOLD MLS#: 182315
355 40th Street, Avalon, $707,500, SOLD MLS#: 184402
260 83rd Street, Stone Harbor, $805,000, SOLD MLS#: 177870
10815 Third Avenue, #12, Stone Harbor, $900,000, SOLD MLS#: 186998
215 108th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,110,000, SOLD MLS#: 188068
149 10th Street, Avalon, $1,275,000, SOLD MLS#: 185602
10 W. 27th Street, Avalon, $1,590,000, SOLD MLS#: 184898
236 23rd Street, Avalon, $1,800,000, SOLD MLS#: 187444
75 W. 26th Street, Avalon, $2,700,000, SOLD MLS#: 187658
