Beach erosion along Avalon’s beaches can be clearly seen in these photos taken by Pat McCusker. See below for more on area beaches.
MANY AREA BEACHES are in need of replenishment after several days of northeast wind and waves in early October stripped away sand, leaving steep drop offs in numerous places. The photos above show Avalon’s beaches last week, but similar conditions exist in Stone Harbor as well as areas of Sea Isle City and North Wildwood. Avalon Mayor Martin Pahliughi announced that an additional $8.5 million had been secured for an upcoming major beach replenishment project, bringing the total secured funding for the work up to $27 million. That federally backed replenishment project, which will include Stone Harbor, is anticipated to occur late in the first quarter of 2023, and bids are expected next month. Mayor Pagliughi reminds us that the beach and dune system did what they were supposed to do during the recent storm event. “Sand is meant to be sacrificed to protect human lives, critical infrastructure, and property.”
MARKET STATS: The number of active listings increased to 115 during the month of September, but 28 properties were placed under contract, meaning the market is returning to a more normal four-months of supply. For a detailed look at the market, see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report below.
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PROFESSIONAL PICKLEBALL is coming to Avalon next year. The Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) selected Avalon for a tour stop next September 6-10. According to the borough, “the APP New Jersey Classic will include the top tour professionals in the world, a senior pro tournament, and an amateur division so locals and visitors can compete with each other.” The event will include vendors, livestreaming, and other attractions. Avalon opened its ten pickleball courts in 2018, and says they’re the most popular recreational attraction in the borough.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Avalon Fall Dune Grass Planting. Volunteers should report outside Avalon Community Hall at 8:30am, Saturday, October 22nd. Please RSVP to Chuck McDonnell (609-967-3066) or Sue Keen (609-967-5924) to sign up. Rain date, Sunday, October 23rd.
- Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep, Avalon, 9am to 12:30pm, Saturday, October 22nd. (Stone Harbor’s Beach Sweep has been cancelled due to beach erosion.) For more info and registration: https://cleanoceanaction.org/aboutbeachsweeps
- Pickleball with the Police, 8th Street Courts, Monday, October 24th, 3pm-6pm. ahagner@avalonboro.org to register.
- Wizard’s Express, Tuckahoe Train Station, Friday-Sunday, October 28th-30th. https://www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/Wizards
- Stone Harbor Business District Trick or Treat, Saturday, October 29th, 11am to 4pm.
- Avalon Trunk or Treat. Costume Parade, Hayrides on the Beach, Cotton Candy, Caramel Apples, 30th Street Parking Lot, Avalon Community Hall. Saturday, October 29th, 5pm to 7pm.
- Ice Cream Express, Tuckahoe Train Station, Saturday, November 12th. https://www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/Ice-Cream
- Murder on the Seashore Lines Express, Tuckahoe Train Station, Saturday, November 12th. https://www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/Murder
New Listings:
7800 Dune Drive, 125, Avalon, $359,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 223235
7800 Dune Drive, 330, Avalon, $375,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 223234
293 68th Street, A, Avalon, $1,885,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 223202
407 20th Street, 407 20th, Avalon, $3,795,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 223248
19 Flamingo Drive, Avalon, $5,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 223215
24 E. 19th Street, Avalon, $6,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 223208
Properties Under Contract:
327 80th Street, 17, Stone Harbor, $1,450,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 222231
2310 Dune Drive, Avalon, $1,675,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 222773
9807 First Avenue, Stone Harbor, $3,625,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221983
138 76th Street, Avalon, $7,499,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 222928
Properties Sold:
700 First Avenue, 210, Avalon, $870,000, SOLD MLS#: 223246
10425 Corinthian Drive, Stone Harbor, $1,875,000, SOLD MLS#: 220584
45 W. 20th, Avalon, $2,500,000, SOLD MLS#: 222559
10800 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $3,300,000, SOLD MLS#: 222600
481 42nd Street, Avalon, $3,995,000, SOLD MLS#: 222411
10 E. 11th Street, Avalon, $4,250,000, SOLD MLS#: 220741
