Clear skies in Avalon & Stone Harbor made the beach a perfect location from which to watch an Antares rocket launch last Friday evening. Four thirty-second exposures show the trajectory of the rocket as it made its way into orbit. The launch took place at NASA’s Wallops Island, Virginia flight facility, about 100 miles south of the Avalon Fishing Pier. On Monday the rocket delivered its 8,000-pound cargo to the International Space Station–about 250 miles above Earth!
OUR FALL WEATHER HAS BEEN GLORIOUS! Daytime temperatures in the 70s have combined with gentle breezes and plenty of sunshine to make near-perfect days. Evening temperatures have been ranged from cool to chilly–perfect for open-window sleeping or even a fireplace!
BEACH MOVIES ARE BACK this October, with a pair of family movies on the schedule this month. On Sunday, October 11th catch The Addams Family, followed by Ghostbusters on Saturday, October 17th. Movies begin at 7pm on the 30th Street beach. Bring your beach chair or blanket, and dress warm!
IT’S TIME FOR DUNE GRASS PLANTING AGAIN! Avalon is seeking volunteers to help plant dune grass to protect and preserve the dune system, which are instrumental in protecting the island during storms. Volunteers should report outside Avalon Community Hall at 8:30am on Saturday, October 24th (please wear a mask). A brief planting demonstration will be provided. Please RSVP to Chuck McDonnell at 609-967-3066 or Sue Keen at 609-967-5924 to sign up. In the event of rain, the planting will be postponed to Sunday, October 25th.
JUST HOW BUSY are the islands this fall, compared to a typical season? This anecdote from a Sea Isle restaurant tells the story…according to an employee, the number of weeknight dinners served is three to four times higher than normal weeknights. While that’s still nowhere near as busy as a summer evening, local merchants are glad to have the extra traffic at this time of year, which helps to make up for revenue lost in the spring. Many restaurants and shops hope to stay open as long as they remain busy!
OCEAN WIND VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSES will be provided by Orsted, the firm handling the Ocean Wind project. Register for one of three virtual open houses, held on October 20th (1pm), October 21st (6pm), and October 24th (10am), and learn about the environmental, technical, and economic aspects of wind farms from the experts themselves. To register visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ocean-wind-virtual-open-houses-tickets-121412535161?fbclid=IwAR1eoBdN7ajl4o3vX7mI2wbUcJEKgTRadAEr2Lw_XZeKr9XEMSAClyr–gE
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New Listings:
488 Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $475,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 203814
351 96th Street, #104, Stone Harbor, $649,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 203870
230 111th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,150,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 203836
245 109th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,350,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 203853
2601 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $1,395,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 203824
63 W. 30th Street, Avalon, $1,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 203826
11833 Paradise Drive, Bay Front, Stone Harbor, $3,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 203855
25 E. 11th Street, Avalon, $4,099,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 203860
35 E. 11th Street, Avalon, $4,099,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 203861
Properties Under Contract:
223 29th Street, Avalon, $1,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 203627
243 33rd Street, West Unit, Avalon, $1,399,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 203052
169 16th Street, Avalon, $1,545,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 203813
247 29th Street, Avalon, $1,695,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 203127
669 Dune Drive, Avalon, $2,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 203435
262 54th Street, Avalon, $2,699,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 203319
10010 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $2,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 202434
2763 Avalon Avenue, Avalon, $2,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 202719
220 86th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,895,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 202379
114 118th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 203846
606 42nd Street, Avalon, $4,999,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 201606
Properties Sold:
177 80th Street, Unit 108, Avalon, $405,551, SOLD MLS#: 201417
1607 Ocean Drive, Unit E, Avalon, $700,000, SOLD MLS#: 203305
1127 Stone Harbor Blvd., Unit B-32, Stone Harbor Manor, $870,000, SOLD MLS#: 200418
76 W. 28th Street, Penthouse, Avalon, $875,000, SOLD MLS#: 203869
1148 First Avenue, Avalon, $1,575,000, SOLD MLS#: 202532
1248 Avalon Avenue, Avalon, $1,800,000, SOLD MLS#: 202765
178 35th Street, Avalon, $2,152,500, SOLD MLS#: 201184
4485 Fourth Avenue, Avalon, $2,500,000, SOLD MLS#: 201760
198 76th Street, Avalon, $2,575,000, SOLD MLS#: 202560
8221 First Avenue, Stone Harbor, $2,600,000, SOLD MLS#: 182396
65 E. 15th Street, Avalon, $2,800,000, SOLD MLS#: 186561
89 W. 11th Street, Avalon, $3,295,000, SOLD MLS#: 202292
73 W. 15th Street, Avalon, $3,295,000, SOLD MLS#: 201119
316 49th Street, Avalon, $3,792,000, SOLD MLS#: 202307
35 Heron Drive, Avalon, $5,000,000, SOLD MLS#: 201041
403 20th Street, Avalon, $6,125,000, SOLD MLS#: 202603
86 E. 23rd Street, Avalon, $7,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 188225
