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Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update January 16, 2025

January 15, 2025 By Bill Leahy

Sure it’s chilly now…but it won’t be long before we’re all ready to take a dip in the bay on a hot summer day!

CAPE MAY COUNTY was named the top luxury vacation home destination in the country by Pacaso.  Ranked based on a combination of factors including price growth, demand, and the proportion of vacation homes to primary residences, Cape May County beat other luxury destinations such as Florida’s Gulf County, Hawaii’s Maui County, and Rhode Island’s Newport County.  But perhaps the most important part of Pacaso’s report is a quote from the company’s founder, Austin Allison, referring to vacation homes: “These aren’t just weekend getaways anymore—they’re lifestyle investments for people looking to create endless cherished memories with friends and family.”  Ready to be a part of it?  Call or email me!

SPIKE THE SNAPPING TURTLE, well known as one of the turtles cared for by the Turtlesinger, has passed away at the age of 19.  Spike and the Turtlesinger—who sings and educates the public about turtles—are well known through many public appearances in Stone Harbor and throughout the county.  Most recently, turtles Gracie and Rocky rode in the Stone Harbor Christmas Parade Thanksgiving weekend.

“A COMPLETE UNKNOWN,” a recently released film about singer Bob Dylan, was partially filmed in Cape May.  Standing in for the famous seaside town of Newport, RI, several scenes in the movie show Cape May, including the recognizable Congress Hall, Washington Street Mall, Beach Avenue, and even the Cape May-Lewes Ferry.  Filmed in the spring of 2024, many Cape May buildings were temporarily lettered to reflect names of establishments in Newport in 1965, a key turning point in Dylan’s musical career.  The movie is still playing at the Harbor Square Theater in Stone Harbor through Thursday of this week, as well as at other area theaters.

WEEKEND WARM UP?  After an extended stretch of frigid weather, we had a brush with forty-degree daytime temperatures earlier this week, before temperatures dropped again.  Despite all the cold, we’ve had a good bit of sunshine.  This weekend we may finally see forty degrees again on Saturday, but with a chance of rain.

“GO BIRDS!”  It’s a phrase you’ll hear spoken between friends and passersby, in Wawas and restaurants, and offices and gas stations, as the entire region gets behind its favorite football team.  From the beaches to the city, people are rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles in this week’s playoff game.  Go Birds!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Winter Wonderland & Ice Skating: Synthetic ice-skating rink, fire pits & heaters, food & cocktails, and music.  Icona Avalon, Fridays 5pm to 8pm, Saturdays 12pm to 8pm, Sundays 12pm to 6pm, through February 2nd.
  • An Afternoon of Jazz with Brian Betz, followed by Q&A with the musician.  Avalon Free Public Library, Saturday, January 18th, 2pm.
  • Preschool Science Morning.  Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to participate in simple, hands-on experiments.  Avalon Free Public Library, Saturday, January 25th, 10am.
  • Cape May Seashore Lines Valentine’s Express.  Ride aboard a vintage train with your sweetheart!  CMSL Tuckahoe Station and Richland Station, Friday, February 7th & Saturday, February 8th.  For tickets and info visit www.seashorelines.org/home
  • Friend in Need Super Bash XXII.  The 22nd Anniversary of the Super Bowl fundraiser that supports those in need in Cape May County.  The Princeton Bar & Grill, Sunday, February 9th, 4pm.
  • Atlantic City Boat Show.  Dozens of boats, boat dealers, vendors, displays, and seminars. Atlantic City Convention Center, February 26th to March 2nd.  For tickets and info visit  www.ACBoatShow.com
New Listings:

260/264 21st Street, Avalon, $1,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250091

259 24th Street, West, Avalon, $1,790,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250060

6801 Ocean Drive, 6801, Avalon, $2,450,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250090

141 8th Street, Avalon, $2,899,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250083

82 W 9th Street, Avalon, $3,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250079

2988 1st Avenue, Avalon, $3,299,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250086

188 34th Street, Avalon, $5,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250073

Under Contract:

2828 Avalon Avenue, C-5, Avalon, $875,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 243185

432 Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $1,299,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 243445

2987 Dune Drive, 7, Avalon, $1,829,990, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 243438

Properties Sold:

293 87th Street, N, Stone Harbor, $2,350,000, SOLD MLS#: 242116

271 106th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,450,000, SOLD MLS#: 243313

8522 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $4,000,000, SOLD MLS#: 232356

11901 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,695,000, SOLD MLS#: 242430

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