OH, THAT FALL WEATHER! From warm sunshine and gentle breezes to cool, crisp evening air, Mother Nature has not disappointed us this week! Combined with warm ocean water, it’s made for some delightful beach days this week–with more to come!
MARKET STATS: The number of units sold during the month of August increased over last year along with the median sale price, as inventory remained tight. For full details on the market, see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report:
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WHALE SIGHTING! While fishing off Sea Isle City, Mark Bevevino captured an unbelievable video clip showing a whale surfacing amidst a school of bunker. Bevevino and his son were catching bunker when he started recording, only to see the whale break the surface of the water, sending bunker leaping out of the way. Watch the clip here: https://6abc.com/pets-
EAGLE SIGHTINGS are occurring again around the Island. The tops of the utility poles along Stone Harbor Boulevard have proven to be popular with bald eagles, who can scan the area from their high perches. They’ve also been spotted at the tops of poles along Dune Drive and Ocean Drive, as well as flying overhead.
WHERE’S MUNCHKIN? The New England Aquarium spent several months rehabilitating a loggerhead turtle, readying her for release back to the ocean. Munchkin was released in July, and a special transmitting device fitted to her back provides her GPS position each time she surfaces. The story of her rehabilitation is documented in a series of videos, along with her GPS track. After being released into Nantucket Sound, Munchkin swam southward off the New York and New Jersey coasts until she was about fifty miles off Cape May. Earlier this week she was tracked about the same distance off Atlantic City. Check out her story and latest position here: https://www.neaq.org/
THIS WEEKEND: FALL MIGRATION FESTIVAL & SAVOR SEPTEMBER! The Wetlands Institute’s Fall Migration Festival and Stone Harbor’s Savor September both take place Saturday. The Fall Migration Festival begins at 9:30am and features a variety of activities including Monarch butterfly tagging, guided back bay boat tours, kayak tours, and a terrapin release. Savor September gets underway on 96th Street at noon and features food, wine, beer, vendors, music, art, and kids’ activities. Check them out while you’re in town!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Wetlands Institute Fall Migration festival, guided viewing of migratory birds from the Institute & throughout Seven Mile Island, 9:30AM-4PM, Saturday, September 21
- Creative Writing Workshop, tips & feedback on books, poetry, short stories, memoirs, etc, Avalon Public Library, 10AM-Noon, Saturday, September 21
- 4th Annual Cape May Designer House Tour featuring 4 different homes, for info see www.capemaymac.org, 11AM-4PM, Saturday, September 21
- Savor September Wine, Beer & Food Festival, local wineries. breweries & eateries along with artisans, children’s activities, live music, grape stomping competition, more, 96th Street, Noon-8PM, Saturday, September 21
- Mayor’s Cup Bocce Tournament, 39th Street Park in Avalon, 10AM, Saturday, September 28
- Cape May County K-9 Unit Demonstration, family friendly activity watching the K-9 Unit be put through their paces, Avalon Free Public Library, 10AM, Saturday, September 28
- Basket Weaving at the Avalon Public Library, registration required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the Circulation Desk, 10AM-4PM, Saturday, September 28
- Avalon Performing Arts Council Concert featuring Jerry Blavat (The Geator with the Heater), Avalon Community Hall, doors open at 6:30PM, show starts at 8PM, Saturday, September 28
- Windows Computers & Android Smartphones Drop-In Tech Workshop, Avalon Free Public Library, 10-11:30AM, Saturday, October 5
- Pumpkin Decorating for Kids, Avalon Free Public Library, 10-11AM Saturday, October 12
- Avalon Chamber of Commerce Seafood Festival, 30th Street parking lot & Avalon Community Hall, 10AM-5PM, Saturday & Sunday, October 12 & 13
- Stone Harbor Garden Club Fashion Show, Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, noon, Sunday, October 13
- Avalon Dune Grass Planting, Avalon Community Hall, 8:30AM, Saturday, October 26 (Rain Date – Sunday, October 27)
- Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep, 8th Street & Avalon Avenue, 9AM-12:30PM, Saturday, October 26
- Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep, join the Boro of Stone Harbor, Stone Harbor Property Owners Association & Wetlands Institute, 9AM-12:30PM, Saturday, October 26
- Avalon’s Trunk or Treat, 5-8PM, Saturday, October 26
New Listings:
378 83rd Street, #6, Stone Harbor, $739,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 189594
264 85th Street, East, Stone Harbor, $1,069,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 189607
2138 Harbor Avenue, Avalon, $1,199,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 189641
400 20th Street, North, Avalon, $1,249,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 189596
17 84th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 189537
101 114th Street, Stone Harbor, $5,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 189626
Properties Under Contract:
162 96th Street, Stone Harbor, $299,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 189264
8610 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, $1,145,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 187708
244 17th Street, Avalon, $1,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 188014
1005 Dune Drive, Avalon, $1,325,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 185824
365 92nd Street, Stone Harbor, $1,350,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 189231
2488 First Avenue, Avalon, $1,750,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 189373
274 7th Street, Avalon, $2,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 189313
4508 Fourth Avenue, Avalon, $2,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 189122
155 98th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 189382
221 65th Street, Avalon, $3,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 189298
10 Seagull Drive, Avalon, $3,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 189579
Properties Sold:
208 99th Street, Stone Harbor, $555,000, SOLD MLS#: 188330
2176 Dune Drive, Avalon, $871,000, SOLD MLS#: 188826
472 22nd Street, Avalon, $1,375,000, SOLD MLS#: 185264
5402 Dune Drive, Avalon, $1,400,000, SOLD MLS#: 187446
2143 Harbor Avenue, Avalon, $1,422,500, SOLD MLS#: 187197
653 7th Street, Avalon, $1,800,000, SOLD MLS#: 184378
260 84th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,024,000, SOLD MLS#: 188428
756 21st Street, Avalon, $2,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 184779
4829 Fifth Avenue, Avalon, $2,695,000, SOLD MLS#: 189638
