BUILD WEALTH. (AND GO TO THE BEACH!) Owning a shore property over a long period of time has proven to be an effective way to build wealth for you and your family. Think about shore property values thirty or more years ago, and compare them to today’s values, and it becomes obvious. Perhaps the best part is the other benefit—time spent with your family, visiting the beach, boating, enjoying everything that the island and surrounding area have to offer—all while creating priceless family memories. If it’s time for your own shore property, call or email me, so I can help you find the perfect shore property for you!
BACK BAY FLUKE FISHING is underway aboard the Avalon Lady! Sailing several trips per week from the Avalon Sport Fishing Center at 1400 Ocean Drive. Get a jump on your summer fishing! Visit www.MissAvalon.com for the schedule and rates.
HISTORY, REDISCOVERED: The Cape May Canal and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal were both temporarily closed early last week after unexploded ordinance was found on nearby Higbee Beach. A passerby discovered a 3-inch shell washed up on the beach and reported it to Lower Township Police, who eventually summoned the Atlantic City Bomb Squad to disable the shell. One ferry vessel had to be turned back to Lewes, Delaware during the shutdown. Cape May County was witness to quite a bit of World War II operations, and occasionally unexploded ordinance is found in the area.
THAT FEELING YOU GET… You know that feeling, as you’re driving toward the island, and cross over the bridge, and get the first breath of salt air in your lungs. The excitement…the relaxation…the stress melting away. Plan your 2025 summer vacation now, if you haven’t already. Visit www.LFVacations.com then select Avalon, Stone Harbor, or Sea Isle City, then find your vacation retreat!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Ladies Night at Seashore ACE! 20% off most first floor items; appetizers from local restaurants, wine, mocktails; mini massages; meet podcaster Sara Kelly; design consultations; gift bags for the first 50 customers, door prizes every 15 minutes. Friday, May 9th, 5pm to 7pm.
- Avalon Town Wide Yard Sale, sponsored by the Avalon Garden Club. Saturday, May 10th, 8am to 3pm, rain or shine. For info or to download an application, visit www.avalongardenclub.org
- Avalon Paper Shredding Day, Avalon Public Works Building, Saturday, May 10th, 9am to 2pm.
- Mother’s Day Brunch, The Reeds at Shelter Haven, Sunday, May 11th, 10:30am to 3:30pm. For reservations visit https://reedsatshelterhaven.com/reeds-events/mothers-day-brunch/
- Mother’s Day Brunch, ICONA Avalon, Saturday, May 11th, 11am to 3pm. For reservations visit https://www.icona.com/events/mothers-day-in-avalon/
- Mother’s Day Brunch. Washington Inn & Wine Bar, Sunday, May 11th, 11am to 2pm. For reservations visit https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/easter-sunday-brunch-t3fx7
- Bulk Trash Pickup, Stone Harbor, Monday, May 12th. Place items curbside up to 72 hours in advance.
- Bulk Trash Pickup, Avalon. Place items curbside through May 11th, for pickup to begin at 7am on May 12th.
- Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. 650 Shunpike Road, Burleigh, Saturday, May 17, 2025, 8am to 11am. For details visit https://www.cmcmua.com/home/news/household-hazardous-waste-collection-day-may-17th-2025-800-am-1100-am
- Stone Harbor Community Yard Sale, 94th Street lot at Second Avenue, Saturday, May 17th, 8am to 1:30pm. $20 per space/bring your own table. To reserve a space, call 609-368-0683.
- A Night of Legendary Wines: The Kermit Lynch Wine Dinner. The Washington Inn, Sunday, May 18th, 6pm to 9pm. For details or to reserve your seat, visit https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/maywinedinner-6mxe9-nsb6h
- Stone Harbor Beach Opening Ceremony & Color Fun Run. Saturday, May 24th, 10am. (Registration for Fun Run begins at 9am.)
- Turtle Trot 5k sponsored by the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Sunday, May 25th, 8am-10am. Visit www.StoneHarborTurtleTrot.com for details.
- Cape May Restaurant Week, June 1st to June 8th. For details and participating restaurants, visit https://www.cmrestaurantweek.com/
- Stone Harbor Restaurant Week, June 8th to 15th.
- Local Thursday at the Wine Bar. Rotating bar plate specials, 2-for-1 oysters, and 25% off wines by the bottle. The Washington Inn, Thursdays, 4pm to 8pm, through mid-June.
New Listings:
11 Leonard’s Lane, Avalon Manor, $1,750,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 251316
255 117th Street, 2, Stone Harbor, $2,099,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 251298
46 W 31st Street, Avalon, $3,395,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 251268
168 98th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,475,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 251263
10017 Corinthian Drive, Stone Harbor, $5,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 251304
83 E 25th Street, Avalon, $12,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 251319
Under Contract:
4025 4th Avenue, Top Floor, Avalon, $1,199,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 243345
74 W 8th Street, Avalon, $2,775,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 251273
73 W 25th Street, Avalon, $3,850,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250791
158 38th Street, Avalon, $6,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 251058
Properties Sold:
66 E 20th Street, #105, Avalon, $1,450,000, SOLD MLS#: 250410
9102 3rd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $1,750,000, SOLD MLS#: 250494
302 84th Street, South, Stone Harbor, $2,275,000, SOLD MLS#: 250256
273 60th Street, Avalon, $2,600,000, SOLD MLS#: 243587
397 20th Street, 397, Avalon, $3,995,000, SOLD MLS#: 243612
153 76th Street, Avalon, $5,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 250288
