A few inches of snow fell last Friday, and cold temperatures meant it remained on the beach for a couple of days. Saturday, shown above, the beach was still snow covered and the Avalon Fishing Pier was backlit by brilliant sunshine and blue skies. In the foreground, recently planted sprigs of dune grass peak up above the snow.
SNOW HAS GIVEN WAY to warmer temperatures, with daily highs expected to climb each day this week. After a frigid weekend with icy winds, daytime highs climbed above freezing on Tuesday, melting most of the remaining snow. Above-average highs in the fifties at the end of the week are expected to bring rain showers, too.
MARKET STATS: The number of active listings remains about the same as a year ago (at 110 listings). The number of sales in December 2023 was 10, down by one versus December 2022, while the median sale price was $2,627,500, up slightly over last year. For a detailed look at the market see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report: https://marketminute.longandfoster.com/Market-Minute/NJ/Avalon-Stone-Harbor.htm
SEALS ON THE BEACH: Keep your distance. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center asks anyone who spots a seal on the beach to keep people and pets at least 150 feet away. Seals are often spotted in local waters, and if they’re on the beach, they’re resting after swimming or diving for food. They should never be forced back into the water—an exhausted seal could drown. Instead, let them rest undisturbed on the beach. If you believe a seal to be in distress, contact the Marine Mammal Stranding Center at (609) 266-0538.
CAPE MAY BREWING COMPANY has launched a new brew for the new year…Cape May Light. According to the brewery’s release, “just as the Cape May Lighthouse guides ships, our brew, Cape May Light, will guide your taste buds through the crisp and clean flavors of this light lager.” Cape May Brewing Company’s tasting room is located near the Cape May County Airport at 1250 Hornet Road in Rio Grande, and opens at noon daily.
SUMMER WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT! Love Avalon & Stone Harbor? Why not visit for a week? Or stay for a lifetime! Call or email me today, and I’ll help you find the perfect shore property!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Ice Skating in Avalon! ICONA Avalon, Friday & Saturday, 12pm-8pm, Sunday, 12pm-6pm, through February.
- Roller Skating in Cape May, Cape May Convention Hall, Fridays, 4pm to 6pm; Saturdays, 6:30pm to 8:30pm; Sundays 1pm to 3pm and 4pm to 6pm, throughout January.
- Dance Toning, Avalon Community Hall, Mondays, 9am.
- Sit and Be Fit, Avalon Community Hall, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 11:15am.
- Chair Yoga, 39th Street Tennis Building, Tuesdays, 10am.
- Sit and Be Fit, 81st Street Recreation Center, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am.
- Move and Groove, 81st Street Basketball Pavilion, Wednesdays, 11am.
- HIIT Fitness Class, 81st Street Basketball Pavilion, Thursdays, 4:15pm.
- Stone Harbor Shiver Weekend, Friday, March 15th to Saturday, March 16th. Details TBA.
- Stone Harbor Job Fair, Saturday, April 6th.
New Listings:
11200 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,419,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240168
155 112th Street, Stone Harbor, $8,095,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240154
Properties Under Contract:
66 E 20th Street, 303, Avalon, $1,395,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240108
325 99th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,095,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 233128
284 33rd Street, 284, Avalon, $2,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240021
389 21st Street, Avalon, $2,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240059
448 104th Street, Stone Harbor, $7,900,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230728
Properties Sold:
2 2nd Drive, Stone Harbor Manor, $987,500, SOLD MLS#: 222806
1769 First Avenue, Avalon, $4,400,000, SOLD MLS#: 223296
321 99th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,400,000, SOLD MLS#: 232048
