Vibrant green marsh grass can be seen throughout our back bay areas. Later in the summer the grasses will take on a more golden color.
OH, THAT SEA BREEZE! Our beautiful sea breezes are what first drew crowds from Philadelphia to the shore more than 100 years ago! Earlier this week we were again treated to beautiful afternoon sea breezes, bringing cool ocean air to the island and surrounding area, dropping temperatures from the low 90s into the low 80s. There’s nothing like it on a hot summer afternoon!
MARKET STATS: The number of units sold increased in June versus last year, while the number of active listings and the median sale price declined slightly. For a detailed look at the market, see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report: https://marketminute.
GOTTA DO IT: AMAZING WATER VIEWS! We all love the shore for different reasons—but most of us LOVE to see the water whenever we can! There are some fantastic places to score amazing water views. Check out my favorites below!
Avalon:
- 8th Street Fishing Pier: on the bay, with westerly/sunset views over Cedar Island.
- 8th Street Jetty: where Townsend’s Inlet meets the Atlantic Ocean, the jetty affords amazing views.
- Avalon Bay Park Marina (53rd Street): Newly rebuilt, the park and pier offer sunset views over the bay and wetlands.
Stone Harbor:
- 81st Street Municipal Marina: A great place to fish or watch a sunset overlooking the IntraCoastal Waterway!
- 83rd Street Fishing Pier: Fish, crab, or just sit and watch the boats go by as the sun goes down!
- 114th Street & the bay: A serene setting affording views of the bay, wetlands, wildlife, and sunsets!
- Stone Harbor Point Viewing Platform: walk southward from the parking lot along the access path; the raised viewing platform offers views of wildlife, wetlands, the bay, inlet, and ocean!
Avalon Manor:
- Middle Township Fishing Pier: Situated at the end of Old Avalon Boulevard, the pier faces eastward and offers panoramic views of the IntraCoastal Water and Avalon—and amazing sunrises!
Sea Isle City:
- Jim Iannone Fishing Pier: At 59th & the bay, the new pier offers amazing westerly views, kayak launch area, and great sunsets!
- Townsend’s Inlet Park: At the very southern end of Sea Isle, the park offers beach access and amazing views of the ocean, inlet, bridge, bay, and sunset!
HEREFORD INLET: A CLARIFICATION. Last week’s mention of exploring areas of Hereford Inlet needs a bit of further clarification. Stone Harbor Point, which projects southward into Hereford Inlet, is a protected conservation area. The beaching of boats and accessing the Point by boat is prohibited by ordinance. The restrictions are in place to protect wildlife that raise their young at the Point. Dogs are not allowed at Stone Harbor Point either, but pedestrians can access the Point from the 122nd Street parking lot. Offshore sandbars in the inlet, such as the one in last week’s photo, are not included in those restrictions, and that’s where boats can be beached in order to explore or relax along the water’s edge. A sincere thank you Lenore Tedesco of The Wetlands Institute for the clarification! And, a sincere thank you to all those who follow the guidelines in order to allow protected wildlife to thrive at Stone Harbor Point!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Santa’s Stone Harbor Vacation. Catch Santa visiting Stone Harbor for his summer vacation! He’ll make many appearances, and is happy to pose for pictures! Through July 25th, downtown Stone Harbor.
- Thursdays at Surfside: All About Joel, Billy Joel Tribute. Surfside Park, Thursday, July 24th, 7pm.
- Thursdays on the Lawn: Nolan Quinn and the Troublemakers. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 95th Street & Third Avenue, Thursday, July 24th, 7:30pm.
- U-Pick Blueberries, Littleworth Tree Farm, Marmora, through July 26th. Reservations required, for info and reservations, click here: https://littleworthfarm.
com/ - Tuesdays at the Tower: Nolan Quinn & The Troublemakers, southern rock & blues. At the Water Tower, Tuesday, July 29th, 7pm.
- Thursdays at Surfside: Double Vision. Surfside Park, Thursday, July 31, 7pm.
- Stone Harbor Museum Gala, Wednesday, August 20th. Call Teri Fischer at 609-368-7500 for tickets.
Weekly Events:
- Every Sunday: Stone Harbor Farmers Market, 8am to 12pm at the Water Tower Parking Lot.
- Every Tuesday: Tuesdays at the Tower Concert Series. Water Tower Plaza, 95th Street 7pm. (No show on August 5th.)
- Every Thursday: Thursdays on the Lawn, free concert. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 95th Street & Third Avenue, 7pm.
New Listings:
7800 Dune Drive, Concord Suites, Avalon, $435,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252131
3287 Dune Drive, Avalon, $650,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252136
694 21st Street, B, Avalon, $1,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252077
270 101st Street, Stone Harbor, $2,875,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252114
11100 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252068
11116 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252069
246 103rd Street, Stone Harbor, $4,499,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252130
437 20th Street, 437, Avalon, $4,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252102
166 99th Street, Stone Harbor, $5,549,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252103
74 W 7th Street, Avalon, $6,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252063
8331 First Avenue, Stone Harbor, $7,945,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252111
5499 Dune Drive, Avalon, $26,500,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252104
Under Contract:
10007 First Avenue, F, Stone Harbor, $569,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250465
1607 Ocean Drive, E, Avalon, $1,099,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 243557
2025 Dune Drive, 2025, Avalon, $1,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221204
4817 Fourth Avenue, Avalon, $8,250,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 252026
5 W 32nd Street, Avalon, $8,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250390
Properties Sold:
7929 Dune Drive, #310, Avalon, $580,000, SOLD MLS#: 251754
5961 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $4,000,000, SOLD MLS#: 251185
