SEPTEMBER WEATHER has lived up to its reputation, bringing us long stretches of cool, dry, sunny days. After a break this week for some showers, the dry and sunny weather is expected to continue over the weekend.
MARKET STATS: The number of units sold increased during the month of August versus last year, as the number of active listings fell slightly. 33 properties are currently under contract, also up versus 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
DRIVING THE MARKET are multiple factors, including long term demand for shore properties, a limited supply of new listings, and mortgage rates, which recently reached 11-month lows.
MISSING THE SHORE? Maybe it’s time to make the shore a permanent part of your life! Not only have shore properties proven to be great long-term investments, but you can enjoy them all year long, including fall weekends, holiday escapes, and wintertime getaways! Plus, if renting out your shore property, rental income can help pay the bill! Interested? Let’s discuss your goals and establish a plan to make them happen!
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Savor en Blanc. Enjoy twinkling lights on 96th Street with live music, dancing, food, drink and fun. Tickets are available at the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Friday, September 19th.
- Savor September Wine, Beer, & Food Festival. Stone Harbor, Saturday, September 20th.
- In Concert: John Walter Cape Community Band. Avalon Free Library, Saturday, September 20th, 2pm.
- Irish Fall Festival. Music, dancing, food, and fun! North Wildwood, September 19th-21st.
- Schooner AJ Meerwald, sailing daily Wednesdays through Sundays, through September 21st. For info and tickets visit https://www.bayshorecenter.org/ports-cape-may-nj/
- Oktoberfest in Avalon. Drinks, food, and dancing on the sand, private and community firepits. Icona Avalon. Saturday, September 27th, 3pm. Info and tickets are here: https://www.icona.com/events/oktoberfest/
- Rescheduled Thursdays at Surfside: Still Surfin’. Bring your beach chairs and blankets for the concert with Still Surfin’! Surfside Park, Saturday, September 27th, 3pm to 5pm. In the event of inclement weather the concert will move into Community Hall.
- Music with Friends: A Concert to Benefit A Friend In Need. Live music featuring Marnie & Nate, Out of Order, Short Wave, The Collective, and Maintenance (Gordon Vincent). Lazy Bass Bayside Bar & Grill, North Wildwood, Saturday, September 27th, 1pm to 6pm. A $10 donation at the door supports those in need within our community.
- Bob Baxter Memorial Golf Invitational, The Shore Club, Cape May Court House, Monday, October 6th. For info visit www.familypromisecmc.org/events
- Avalon Arts & Seafood Festival. Fresh, local seafood, live music, artisan craft and décor vendors. Saturday, October 11th.
- Stone Harbor Classic & Vintage Car Show. 200 block of 96th Street, Saturday, October 11th, 10am to 1pm.
- Somm’s Table: Duoro Valley Portugal. Taste wines from Portugal and thoughtful pairings, hosted by in-house sommeliers. The Washington Inn, Sunday, October 12, 3pm to 4pm. https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/octobersommstable
- Wildwood ‘50s, ‘60s & ‘70s Weekend. Friday night dance party, classic car show, Saturday street fair, and Saturday night concert featuring The Pointer Sisters and The Spinners. Friday and Saturday, October 17th & 18th. Details and tickets are here: https://www.gwcoc.org/2025-wildwoods-50s-60s-70s-weekend/
- Fall Beach Sweeps in Avalon & Stone Harbor. Saturday, October 18th. For info and to register, click here: https://cleanoceanaction.org/index.php?id=153
- Wander Back Beerworks Beer Dinner at The Washington Inn. Sunday, October 24th, 6pm. https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/wander-back-beerworks-beer-dinner
- Fall Dune Grass Planting. Volunteers will meet at Community Hall at 8:30am for a brief planting demonstration. Please contact Sue Keen at 609-967-5924 or Chuck McDonnell at 609-967-3066 to sign up. Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, October 25th, 8:30am. Rain date is October 26th.
177 80th Street, The Merrimac Condominiums, Avalon, $849,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252722
225 110th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,650,777, ACTIVE MLS#: 252725
3429 Dune Drive, Avalon, $3,600,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252681
10521 Golden Gate Drive, Stone Harbor, $9,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252677
Under Contract:
286 16th Street, 3, Avalon, $1,099,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 252188
66 E 20th Street, 108, Avalon, $1,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 251750
1100 Ocean Drive, Unit 305, Avalon, $2,395,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 252472
3328 Ocean Drive, 3328, Avalon, $3,075,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 252007
12 2nd Drive, BAY FRONT, Stone Harbor Manor, $3,650,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 252386
313 76th Street, Avalon, $6,750,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 252669
22 S Pelican Drive, Avalon, $7,000,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 252633
Properties Sold:
7800 Dune Drive, Concord Suites, Avalon, $400,000, SOLD MLS#: 252131
290 79th Street, #2, Avalon, $990,000, SOLD MLS#: 252405
10515 Corinthian Drive, Stone Harbor, $1,530,101, SOLD MLS#: 251261
396 95th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,220,000, SOLD MLS#: 251957
243 110th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,990,000, SOLD MLS#: 252211
261 45th Street, Avalon, $3,575,000, SOLD MLS#: 251797
274 106th Street, Stone Harbor, $5,675,000, SOLD MLS#: 252177
286 75th Street, Avalon, $5,550,000, SOLD MLS#: 250585
