Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update June 1, 2023

A relaxed lunch on the porch at the Rock ‘n Chair, over looking Dune Drive on a sunny day…what could be better?

SUNNY, DRY WEATHER held on through the holiday weekend, and the rain that was initially forecast stayed away. That made for a near-perfect start to the summer season, making beach goers, shoppers, boaters, and visitors all happy. Most merchants and restaurants reported that business was good. The only downside? Lots of traffic departing the island and leaving Cape May County on Monday!

BEACH REPLENISHMENT work in Stone Harbor was delayed by strong winds last week, which prevented the removal of pipe from Avalon’s beach and the start of pumping sand in Stone Harbor. Work is expected to resume this week.

AVALON hopes to conduct emergency dredging of Princeton Harbor, to deepen the waterway for navigation. The borough is expected to formally declare an emergency at its next council meeting, and seek bids for the work, possibly awarding a contract at the end of the month.

HOT WEATHER is forecast for the Philadelphia region on Friday, with temperatures expected to break 90 degrees. On the island, Friday is anticipated to be in the low seventies, thanks to an expected sea breeze!

HOLDYN BARDER, Stone Harbor’s up-and-coming country music star, will open for Blake Shelton at the Barefoot Country Music Festival on the beach in Wildwood June 15^th to 18th. Other stars appearing include Darius Rucker, Lady A, and Kid Rock. Visit www.barefootcountrymusicfest.com for tickets. In the mean time, enjoy Holdyn Barder’s “Stone Harbor” right here: https://youtu.be/ZrNkgESZRlY

A COUPLE OF QUIET WEEKS are upon us, before the height of the season arrives. Some say they’re the best weeks of the summer—with warm weather, everything open, and smaller crowds. If you’d like to arrange a last-minute getaway vacation and enjoy a week here in June, call or email me!

THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, and every budget! Take a look at the new listings, properties under contract, and properties sold this past week, all shown below. You’ll find an incredible variety, from magnificent single-family homes, to luxury townhomes, to small condos. Whether you want a luxurious retreat or an income-producing rental property, there’s something for you!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Avalon History Center Lecture: Charles Lindberg. 39th Street Tennis Building, Saturday, June 3^rd, 1pm.
Avalon Garden Club 39^th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10^th, 10am to 3pm. Design & horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission. www.avalongardenclub.org
Stone Harbor Beach Fit Expo, 82^nd Street Recreation Building & Field, Saturday, June 17^th, 7am-12 noon.
Avalon Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 17^th, 8am-11am. Call Jim Lutz for more information: 609-254-2763.
Father’s Day Pizza Express, Cape May Seashore Lines Richland Station, Saturday, June 17^th, 12 noon & 2:15pm. Visit https://www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/FathersDay
Islandman Triathlon, run, swim, bike, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 24^th. Sign up at: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Avalon/ISLANDMANTRIATHLON
Garden Club of Stone Harbor Tour of Homes and Gardens, Saturday, June 24^th, 12:30pm to 4pm. Tickets are $40 per person.
July 4^th Fireworks, on the beach in both Avalon and Stone Harbor. Details to follow.

WEEKLY EVENTS:

Stone Harbor Farmers Market, under the Water Tower, Sundays, 8am to 12:30pm.
Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series, beginning July 11^th.
Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29^th.

New Listings:

263 100th Street, 2Fl – # 2, Stone Harbor, $895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231379

292 33rd Street, Avalon, $1,299,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231342

667 22nd Street, Avalon, $1,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231371

2907 Dune Drive, Unit 6, Avalon, $2,009,990, ACTIVE MLS#: 231349

2907 Dune Drive, Unit 7, Avalon, $2,039,990, ACTIVE MLS#: 231350

2907 Dune Drive, Unit 2, Avalon, $2,199,990, ACTIVE MLS#: 231346

2907 Dune Drive, Unit 3, Avalon, $2,199,990, ACTIVE MLS#: 231347

2907 Dune Drive, Unit 4, Avalon, $2,199,990, ACTIVE MLS#: 231348

2907 Dune Drive, Unit 1, Avalon, $2,389,990, ACTIVE MLS#: 231345

286 75th Street, Avalon, $2,735,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231386

284 33rd Street, 284, Avalon, $2,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231338

2158 Ocean Drive, 2158, Avalon, $3,795,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231377

19 Flamingo Drive, Avalon, $6,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231384

4306 5th Avenue, Avalon, $7,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231337

165 63rd Street, Avalon, $14,950,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231395

5499 Dune Drive, Avalon, $24,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231343

Properties Under Contract:

2117 4th Avenue, Unit A, Avalon, $975,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230668

1451 Ocean Drive, 1451, Avalon, $1,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230835

280 28th Street, North Unit, Avalon, $1,399,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230462

4351 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $2,349,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 231242

177 59th Street, Avalon, $4,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 231394

105 35th Street, Avalon, $6,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 231366

481 7th Street, Avalon, $6,499,999, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221557

Properties Sold:

8001 Second Avenue, 416, Stone Harbor, $795,000, SOLD MLS#: 230420

284 13th Street, #6, Avalon, $975,000, SOLD MLS#: 230538

133 Meadowview Lane, Avalon Manor, $1,275,000, SOLD MLS#: 230739

46 E 18th Street, Avalon, $6,495,000, SOLD MLS#: 221881

10605 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, $7,000,000, SOLD MLS#: 221982

4308 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $8,800,000, SOLD MLS#: 223337

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