PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL says “six more weeks of winter,” but we’ve already had our fair share! The entire island was gripped by a deep freeze for more than a week. Although roads were clear and dry, a frozen layer of snow and ice blanketed everything else. It wasn’t until Tuesday that the first bit of thawing occurred. Daytime highs the rest of this week were expected to be just above freezing, with nighttime lows dropping into the 20s and teens.
TAKE A TOUR of our frozen island! Here’s look at some frosty scenes around the island…very different from what we usually see!
Ice began forming in the bay soon after sub-freezing temperatures arrived. Here, a thin layer of ice has begun to form over Pleasure Bay in Stone Harbor.
By Monday, after more than a week of frigid temperatures, thick ice had formed in areas of the bay that are shallow and with little tidal current.
Smuggler’s Cove in Stone Harbor iced over; bubbler systems are in used to keep ice from lifting pilings out of the mud during a rising tide.
The frozen marsh has a peaceful beauty to it. This view is from Avalon Boulevard, looking toward the Stone Harbor water tower.
Not far from the island, the Delaware Bay shore was lined with huge chunks of ice. The shipping channel remained open, but the western end of the Cape May Canal was frozen. The Cape May-Lewes Ferry suspended operations due to the ice blocking the route and ferry terminals.
THE MARKET certainly isn’t frozen! Check below for new listings, plus three more under contract this week!
WHAT’S YOUR NEXT MOVE? It won’t be long before ice and snow are a distant memory, and summer will be upon us! Now is the time to plan your next move! Buying, selling, placing your house on the rental market…let’s discuss your next move and take action to make it happen! Please call or email me and we’ll get started!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- South Jersey Folklore: Exploring the Supernatural in the Pine Barrens. Avalon Free Public Library, Friday, February 6th, 2pm.
- The Valentine’s Express. Enjoy a ride aboard a vintage rail car with that special someone! Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday & Sunday, February 7th & 8th. https://www.seashorelines.org/
- Super Bash XXII. 23rd Anniversary of the Friend in Need Super Bash. The Princeton, Sunda, February 8th, 4:30pm. Get tickets here: https://www.friendinneednj.org/events-projects/
- Galentine’s at the Wine Bar. Live music, thoughtfully crafter cocktail menu and delectable small bites. Join the Wine & Chocolate Tasting with Sommelier Tyler for $25 per person. The Washington Inn, Thursday, February 12th. Tickets for the Wine & Chocolate portion of the evening are available now: https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/galentines-at-the-wine-bar
- Valentine’s Dinner at The Reeds at Shelter Haven. A romantic dinner for two at SAX. Thursday-Sunday, February 12th to 15th, from 5pm. https://reedsatshelterhaven.com/reeds-events/valentines-day/
- Valentine’s Dining Experience at Icona Avalon. An elegant Valentine’s Dinner in the Sea Glass Ballroom, featuring live piano entertainment. Saturday, February 14th, 6pm to 8pm. https://www.icona.com/events/valentines-dining-experience-at-icona-avalon/
- Estate Planning Discussion. Attorney Marianne Johnston will discuss Estate and Long-Term Care Planning. Topics will include protecting retirement plans, protecting children’s inheritance through a Bloodline Trust, and protecting assets from Nursing Homes and Medicaid. No registration required. Avalon Free Public Library, Friday, February 27th, 2pm to 3pm.
- The Fiddle Club Presents: Irish Folk Music. Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes and ballads as well as some classical music. Avalon Free Public Library, Saturday, March 7th, 2pm.
- Stone Harbor Shiver Polar Plunge Weekend. Friday night pre-Shiver party, Saturday parade and showdown. March 14th & 15th.
- Avalon’s Bunny Hop. Meet the Easter Bunny! Veterans Plaza, Saturday, April 4th, 11am to 2pm.
- Stone Harbor Job Fair. Details to follow. Saturday, April 11th.
- Spring Dune Grass Planting. Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, April 18th, 8:30am. Please RSVP to Jordan Sykes at Community Hall: 609-967-3066 or jsykes@avalonboro.org
285 14th, 285, Avalon, $1,300,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 260221
1668 Ocean Drive, Unit B1, Avalon, $1,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 260203
100 96th Street, Unit 304, Stone Harbor, $1,850,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 260205
118 22nd Street, Avalon, $4,395,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 260194
107 116th Street, Stone Harbor, $6,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 260234
1 108th Street, Stone Harbor, $11,499,999, ACTIVE MLS#: 260214
103 116 Street, Stone Harbor, $13,499,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 260228
Under Contract:
212 25th Street, End Unit, Avalon, $1,850,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 260147
58 E 15th Street, Avalon, $4,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 253228
10546 Corinthian Drive, Stone Harbor, $7,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 253073
Properties Sold:
25 Seabreeze Lane, Avalon Manor, $1,587,500, SOLD MLS#: 253454
