“From beginning to end, a beautiful day in Avalon!” Thanks to Long & Foster friend Mac Groce for capturing both the beginning and end of the day (Sunday) in Avalon. We couldn’t agree more, Mac!
OUTDOOR DINING & RETAIL will be permitted in Avalon this summer. Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi has signed an executive order allowing restaurants and businesses to provide outdoor dining & retail on privately owned property or on borough sidewalks, subject to limitations, through October of 2020. The plan is aimed at helping restaurants and businesses as they reopen, while still allowing for social distancing. Merchants must submit an application to the borough zoning official for approval. There is no permit fee and no approval is needed from the Planning and Zoning board.
RENTAL PROPERTIES: GET ‘EM READY! Make sure to have your rental property in tip-top condition–well in advance of your first check-in. Delivering your property clean and with a full array of amenities helps assure a trouble-free season and maximizes your chances of earning repeat business from your tenants. Here are some tips:
- Take a step back and view your property as if it’s the first time you’ve ever seen it. Is it clean? Is the paint fresh? Do the windows sparkle?
- Check all your appliances to make sure they’re in good working order. Does the oven ignite easily? Does the refrigerator chill properly?
- Double check your wifi. It’s the most common issue during the summer time. Log on with your phone, tablet, or computer to verify your username and password, and test your internet speed.
- Have your air conditioning system checked and serviced. It’s the second most common issue faced in the summer time. Make sure it’s up to the job and ready for the season.
- Little things matter. An extra set of dishes and silverware means your guests won’t need to run the dishwasher as frequently; a nozzle on the outdoor hose saves water; ceiling fans circulate cool air and ease the load on your air conditioner.
- Schedule changeover cleanings NOW, and provide your cleaning service with our cleaning guidelines, plus any information unique to your property.
Need help with a particular issue? Call or email me!
TURTLE CROSSINGS are a common sight at this time of year. Although turtle fences help prevent diamondback terrapins from crossing roads, there are still many that make their way onto local roadways. The Wetlands Institute recommends letting a turtle cross on its own if it can do so safely. If you must help it, move it across the road in the direction it was headed (and don’t relocate it to another area.) Lift a turtle by grasping the back of its shell, not by grabbing the tail. Remember to look out for your own safety, and never put yourself in danger.
SEASHORE ACE is collecting non-perishable food items at its store at 260 96th Street, through June 20th. Seashore Ace is a “go to” location for everything from tools and hardware to deck furniture to decorative items, and always looks to give back to the community. Seashore Ace will provide the non-perishable food to those in need in the county.
FULL MOON RISING! Friday night a full moon will rise over the ocean just a few moments after sunset, and it should be a beauty! Look seaward at 8:27pm to catch it!
THE BEACH IS OPEN, restaurants and stores are open for takeout and curbside pickup, the weather has been lovely, and the fish are biting. All we need is you! Ready to plan your 2020 vacation? Don’t wait! Call or email me to get started!
New Listings:
9816 Second Avenue, #4, Stone Harbor, $285,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 201783
9816 Second Avenue, #12, Stone Harbor, $399,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 201794
9501 Sunset Dr., #6, Stone Harbor, $599,950, ACTIVE MLS#: 201784
301 109th Street, Stone Harbor, $874,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 201789
283 29th Street, West, Avalon, $945,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 201739
4485 Fourth Avenue, Avalon, $2,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 201760
813 Sunrise Drive, Avalon, $2,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 201733
166 93rd Street, Stone Harbor, $2,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 201771
65 E. 17th Street, Avalon, $4,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 201756
424 42nd Street, Avalon, $5,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 201818
Properties Under Contract:
571 Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $279,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 200987
217 91st Street, Stone Harbor, $685,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 201453
1116 Stone Harbor Blvd., #305, Stone Harbor Manor, $975,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 201473
66 E. 20th Street, #311, Avalon, $999,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 201591
269 25th Street, Avalon, $999,990, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 201524
2158 Harbor Avenue, South, Avalon, $1,150,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 200199
310 40th Street, East, Avalon, $1,399,999, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 189915
148 9th Street, Avalon, $1,450,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 200974
4749 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $1,575,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 201404
214 47th Street, Avalon, $1,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 201347
261 76th Street, Avalon, $1,799,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 200991
9803 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, $2,575,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 201621
65 E. 15th Street, Avalon, $2,890,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 186561
7428 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $2,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 190515
74 E. 13th Street, Avalon, $3,095,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 200349
176 61st Street, Avalon, $8,500,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 177248
Properties Sold:
151 95th Street, #5, Stone Harbor, $490,000, SOLD MLS#: 200481
1668 Ocean Drive, B-1, Avalon, $799,000, SOLD MLS#: 201418
1668 Ocean Drive, B-7, Avalon, $842,500, SOLD MLS#: 201185
2445 Avalon Avenue, C-6, Avalon, $871,000, SOLD MLS#: 200286
375 21st Street, Avalon, $1,230,000, SOLD MLS#: 200948
230 117th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,400,000, SOLD MLS#: 188420
65 W. 11th Street, Avalon, $2,400,000, SOLD MLS#: 190168
7418 Dune Drive, Avalon, $2,440,000, SOLD MLS#: 200947
158 99th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,525,000, SOLD MLS#: 190632
31 Heron Drive, Avalon, $3,800,000, SOLD MLS#: 201040
168 67th Street, Avalon, $6,450,000, SOLD MLS#: 190347
