Sun’s up, lines are out!
AVALON’S BEACH PROJECT is concluding this week. All beach paths are open and north end beaches have been replenished with sand borrowed from an area of beach just south of the Avalon Fishing Pier. When sand backpassing work concludes the contractor will demobilize all equipment on the beach. Avalon’s newly replenished beach will provide protection to the northern end of the island in the event of storms. It also provides a beautiful, wide beach to enjoy during the summer!
SUMMER IS IN FULL SWING! It’s been hot & sunny, and afternoon sea breezes have been a welcome addition to help cool things off. Beaches are the most popular spot on the island, but the business districts are busy, restaurants and shops are full, and it feels like summer!
MARKET STATS: The number of units sold during May 2024 decreased compared to a year earlier, but the number of newly written purchase contracts increased. The median sale price was $2,750,000, down just slightly. For a detailed look at the market see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report here: https://marketminute.longandfoster.com/Market-Minute/NJ/Avalon-Stone-Harbor.htm
KIDS ON BICYCLES, grandparents walking to the beach, turtles crossing the road, teenagers on skateboards…they’re all great reasons to slow down while you’re here on the island! Make it a little safer for them—and you—by slowing down behind the wheel. Remember, you’re on island time!
GO SAILING! If you’ve never sailed before, there’s nothing like it! Gliding along under wind power alone is a mesmerizing experience, with no engine noise to mask the sound of the wind and the gurgling of water. There are two great ways to experience the magic of sailing: First, the A.J. Meerwald, New Jersey’s tall ship, will be offering public sailing trips through July 7th, from the Cape May Ferry Terminal. These two-hour sails provide the chance to experience the operation of a one-hundred-year-old sailing ship. If you’re adventurous, the crew may even offer you the chance to participate in hauling lines or setting sails! See my events list below for A.J. Meerwald tickets. Second, if you’d like to be even closer to the water in a small sailboat, consider sailing lessons at either Point Sailing School or the Ocean City Sailing Foundation. With programs ranging from two-hour introductory sailing lessons to week-long camps, there are a number of ways to experience gliding along under wind power alone. Visit https://pointsailingschool.com/ or http://www.ocnjsailingfoundation.org/home.html for details on the programs.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Avalon Historical Society Photo Contest Exhibit. See contest entries and winners. Avalon History Center, through June 30th.
- Public Sail aboard AJ Meerwald, New Jersey’s tall ship. Sails from the Cape May Ferry Terminal, June 26th through July 7th. Tickets: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/bayshorecenter/items/545778/calendar/2024/06/?full-items=yes&flow=566854
- 7 Mile Island Players presents: Beauty and the Beast. Middle Township Performing Arts Center. Friday-Sunday, July 26th-28th. Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/7mip
- Stone Harbor Sandbag Challenge. 3 different challenge station; compete as individuals or in teams of four. Register online: 31heroes.org. Sunday, June 30th, 7:30am.
- Avalon Patriotic Boat Parade, Wednesday, July 3rd, 6:30pm. Begins at Avalon Yacht Club and travels through Cornell Harbor, Pennsylvania Harbor, and Princeton Harbor.
- Star Spangled Jam at Surfside Park, Fireworks Display at dusk, Thursday, July 4th. Events begin at 5:30pm, fireworks at dusk.
- Stone Harbor Independence Day Events: A full day of activities followed by fireworks at dusk. See the line up below:
Stone Harbor’s fireworks follow at dusk at 82nd Street.Weekly Activities:
- Every Sunday: Stone Harbor Farmer’s Market, 8am to 12:30pm, Water Tower Lot.
- Every Monday: Stone Harbor Family Fun Night. Character meet & greet, face painting, music, crafts, fun. 97th Street shuffleboard courts, 5:30pm.
- Every Monday-Saturday: Scavenger Hunt for children 2-12 at the Stone Harbor Museum. Every day that the Museum is open, Monday-Saturday, 9am-12pm. Sponsored by Mack’s Pizza of Stone Harbor.
- Every Tuesday: Tuesdays at the Tower. Summer concert series, beginning July 9th.
- Every Thursday: Thursdays at Surfside concert at 7pm.
- Every Friday: Friday Nights at Surfside Park. Balloon art, face painting, tattoos, trivia, dancing, character shows, picture lines, games, and prizes. 6:30pm.
263 103rd Street, East, Stone Harbor, $2,375,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 241817
216 110th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,498,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 241845
242 83rd Street, Stone Harbor, $2,750,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 241853
1178 1st Avenue, Avalon, $2,849,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 241803
10115 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, $2,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 241816
153 24th Street, Avalon, $3,395,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 241859
271 70th Street, Avalon, $6,499,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 241836
115 117th Street, Stone Harbor, $6,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 241813
11605 Paradise Drive, Stone Harbor, $12,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 241854
Under Contract:
275 92nd Street, East, Stone Harbor, $1,749,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 241432
245 57th Street, Avalon, $4,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 241415
121 27th Street, Avalon, $4,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240559
Properties Sold:
7888 Dune Drive, 326, Avalon, $536,000, SOLD MLS#: 241096
128 19th Street, Avalon, $3,740,000, SOLD MLS#: 232518
169 27th Street, Avalon, $4,125,000, SOLD MLS#: 240497
