Sure, it’s a bit chilly, but nothing that a sweatshirt or sweater can’t handle. And, it’s positively beautiful out on the water in October!
THAT OCTOBER CHILL: With overnight lows down in the 40s, early mornings have had quite a chill to them the past few days. But with it having been so dry and clear, it’s just about perfect! Throw on the sweater or windbreaker and head out for a walk on the beach or ride on the boat, and enjoy some great October weather!
MARKET STATS: The number of units sold during September 2025 increased from a year ago along with the median sale price, while the number of active listings decreased. For a detailed look at the market see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute Report: https://marketminute.
LUCKY ENOUGH to be here during the off season? It’s a super time to try a new restaurant. Whether it’s one that you heard about from a friend but never got to, or perhaps you tried to get there but couldn’t get in during the season, now’s your chance! Most of our local restaurants, both on and off the island, are still open at this time of year. Make a reservation and give ’em a try!
DUNE GRASS PLANTING is a great way to give back to the island we all love—and after the nor’easter that caused beach erosion at Avalon’s north-end beaches, dune grass planting is more important than ever. Take the opportunity to help out this weekend! See my events list below for details on registering to help out!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Cooking with Carolyn: Cool Fall Supper. Stone Harbor Library, Thursday, October 23rd, 1pm to 3pm.
- 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.
- Stone Harbor Business District Trick-or-Treat, Saturday, October 25th, 10am-4pm.
- Boo at the Zoo! Kids events, games, candy, animals. Cape May County Zoo, Saturday, October 25th, 10am to 2pm.
- Trunk-or-Treat, 30th Street & Avalon Avenue, Saturday, October 25th, 5pm to 7pm.
- Island-Wide Trick-or-Treat, Friday, October 31st, 5pm to 8pm. Register your property at www.avalonrecreation.org
or www.stoneharborrecreation. org and a representative from the Stone Harbor Recreation Department will drop ff a wooden pumpkin to mark your house as part of the festivities. Pick up your map at the 82nd Street recreation building and get ready for a night of fun! - Cape May Restaurant Weekend at The Washington Inn. Special Restaurant Weekend pre-fixe menu, $59 per person. The Washington Inn, October 31st to November 2nd. For details visit: https://www.
washingtoninn.com/upcoming- events/cape-may-restaurant- week-bslep - Veterans Express aboard Cape May Seashore Lines, Richland Station, Saturday, November 8th. For details visit https://www.
seashorelines.org/Passenger/ Veterans
New Listings:
9410 Second Avenue, M6, Stone Harbor, $1,350,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 253079
700 Ocean Drive, D2, Avalon, $1,499,925, ACTIVE MLS#: 253118
448 Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $1,899,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 253116
8 E 27th Street, West, Avalon, $4,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 253121
10425 Corinthian Drive, Stone Harbor, $4,999,999, ACTIVE MLS#: 252994
10546 Corinthian Drive, Stone Harbor, $7,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 253073
Under Contract:
177 80th Street, The Merrimac Condominiums, Avalon, $849,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 252722
252 89th Street, North, Stone Harbor, $2,095,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 251660
273 7th Street, Avalon, $2,600,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 252911
370 83rd Street, East, Stone Harbor, $4,699,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250658
Properties Sold:
7800 Dune Drive, Unit 204, Avalon, $410,000, SOLD MLS#: 252314
66 E 20th Street, 108, Avalon, $1,450,000, SOLD MLS#: 251750
367 21st Street, Avalon, $2,380,000, SOLD MLS#: 251470
138 8th Street, Avalon, $2,450,000, SOLD MLS#: 251736
65 E 24th Street, Avalon, $7,200,000, SOLD MLS#: 251939
102 102nd Street, Stone Harbor, $8,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 251369
