Maura takes a break from checking out her dad Scott’s new surf rod in order to pose for a beach picture. Surf fishing has been productive lately, yielding a variety of catches.
COAST GUARD RESCUES SEA TURTLE: Crew from the Coast Guard Cutter Shearwater rescued a sea turtle that became entangled in a fish trap line about 11 miles from Cape May. Check out the video from 6ABC.com here: https://6abc.com/pets-animals/sea-turtle-entangled-in-line-circled-by-sharks-rescued/6373124/
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MARKET STATS: 41 units sold during the month of July, a sharp increase over last month (and last July). The number of properties placed under contract in July increased 86% over last year. Both factors have contributed to the continuing reduction in the number of active listings, which is at its lowest level in recent years. For full details see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report above.
A BREATH OF FRESH AIR! After a summer filled with hot, humid weather, the lower temperatures (and lower humidity levels) that moved in early in the week feel like a breath of fresh air! The cooler temperatures will be with us for a few days.
WHY NOT STAY? That’s the question many are asking themselves this August. With so many schools and businesses operating virtually this fall, many vacation home owners are considering staying in their second homes beyond Labor Day, which marks the traditional close of summer. Working or studying virtually from a shore home is just as effective as doing it from home—but allows for enjoyment of the beach and other shore amenities during off hours. A stronger & longer fall season is anticipated this year, allowing shore businesses an opportunity to make up for revenue lost early in the season due to Covid.
GET OUT ON THE WATER: Jetties, piers, and docks! Perhaps you’re a die-hard landlubber but you’d still like to enjoy the ocean & bay…If so, here are some free, land-based ways to get out on the water without ever leaving terra firma!
Avalon:
–the seawall at Townsend’s Inlet: it’s a great place to fish, watch boats, or marvel at the power of ocean waves as they roll into the inlet.
— 8th Street Jetty: the jetty extends well out into the ocean and is suitable for fishing or sightseeing. At the end, turn around for a view back toward Avalon’s beach as well as Townsend’s Inlet.
–Avalon Bay Park Marina: near 53rd Street there is a pier out over the bay. It’s a great place to watch a sunset!
Avalon Manor:
–the fishing pier at the foot of Old Avalon Boulevard (where it meets the IntraCoastal Waterway) has been fully rebuilt and offers plenty of space for fishing, or simply taking in a great view of the bay.
Stone Harbor:
–81st Street Municipal Marina: the west-facing seawall is a good fishing location, and also a great place to watch an approaching thunderstorm from the safety of your car!
–83rd Street Pier: the fishing pier is a prime spot to drop a line or do some crabbing while taking in a view of Stone Harbor’s bayfront.
–114th Street: fish or crab from the end of the street, watch birds and other wildlife, or catch a great sunset over uninhabited Sedge Island.
Sea Isle City:
–59th Street Pier: fish, crab, watch passing boats, or catch a sunset!
–Townsend’s Inlet Waterfront Park: a beach path leads to the beach at the foot of the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge. The beach wraps around the southern tip of Sea Isle City, and is a great spot for fishing, sunsets, and views of the bridge, as well as inlet and ocean views, too!
7800 Dune Drive, #227, Avalon, $292,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 202957
9201 Third Avenue, South, Stone Harbor, $849,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 202920
308 84th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,099,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 202877
1116 Stone Harbor Blvd., #202, Stone Harbor Manor, $1,250,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 202930
1116 Stone Harbor Blvd., #205, Stone Harbor Manor, $1,250,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 202944
262 48th Street, Avalon, $1,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 202942
284 25th Street, Avalon, $2,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 202914
25 E. 12th, Avalon, $2,300,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 202904
45 E. 13th Street, Avalon, $2,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 202875
410 22nd Street, Avalon, $2,800,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 202976
217 102nd Street, Stone Harbor, $2,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 202923
151 94th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 202973
111 119th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 202924
5 110th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 202890
150 113th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 202919
Properties Under Contract:
8001 Second Avenue, #112, Stone Harbor, $530,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 202741
46 Stone Court, Stone Harbor, $660,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 202275
576 21st Street, C1, Avalon, $699,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 202639
335 6th Street, Avalon, $1,299,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 202777
2749 First Avenue, Avalon, $1,850,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 202012
3 Hallman Road, Stone Harbor Manor, $1,895,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 202588
178 35th Street, Avalon, $2,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 201184
226 45th street, Avalon, $2,245,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 202392
7629 Sunset, Avalon, $2,500,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 202627
10 W. 27th Street, Avalon, $3,395,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 201865
25 E. 15th Street, Avalon, $3,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 201977
424 42nd Street, Avalon, $5,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 201818
10 Sea Gull Drive, Avalon, $6,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 202402
Properties Sold:
7929 Dune Drive, #207, Avalon, $350,000, SOLD MLS#: 202284
696 Sunrise Dr., #A, Avalon, $600,000, SOLD MLS#: 202159
1779 Ocean Drive, Unit A1, Avalon, $779,000, SOLD MLS#: 202099
1116 Stone Harbor Blvd., #104, Stone Harbor Manor, $990,000, SOLD MLS#: 202449
375 21st Street, Avalon, $1,340,000, SOLD MLS#: 202073
242 83rd Street, Stone Harbor, $1,400,000, SOLD MLS#: 186539
6660 Ocean Drive, South, Avalon, $1,775,000, SOLD MLS#: 200841
51 N. Inlet Drive, Avalon, $2,200,000, SOLD MLS#: 188237
8533 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $2,400,000, SOLD MLS#: 201034
140 105th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,625,000, SOLD MLS#: 201841
4268 Dune Drive, Avalon, $3,200,000, SOLD MLS#: 182761
4656 Dune Drive, Avalon, $3,050,000, SOLD MLS#: 200603
89 E. 27th Street, Avalon, $3,500,000, SOLD MLS#: 174723
