Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update May 25, 2023

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Opportunity knocks!  New, luxury townhomes and condominiums are coming at 29th & Dune, Avalon’s newest & most luxurious address!  See below for more!  
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!  The long-awaited luxury townhomes and condominiums at 29th & Dune are now available for purchase!  New construction, east of Dune Drive, featuring ample living space, generous balconies, high-end finishes and Avalon’s most luxurious address!  3-bedroom units from $2,009,990.  Call or email me today!
MARKET STATS: April’s median sale price was $2,150,000, up 12% over last April.  For a detailed look at the current market, see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report here: https://marketminute.longandfoster.com/Market-Minute/NJ/Avalon-Stone-Harbor.pdf
UPPER 60S, CLOUDS & SUNSHINE: That’s the preliminary call for the holiday weekend, as comfortable temperatures and moderate conditions are expected to hold until Sunday, when the chance of showers increases.
REMINDER ABOUT TRASH CANS:
LAST CALL FOR BEACH TAGS AT PRE-SEASON PRICES!  Seasonal beach tags must be purchase by the end of the month in order to get the pre-season discount.  Tags may be conveniently ordered online at https://jersey-cape-tags.myshopify.com/collections/currentbeachtagsbadges
THANK YOU TO THOSE HAVE SERVED, and especially to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.  Let’s pause and remember the meaning behind the holiday.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • Stone Harbor Garden Club Island Planting, meet in front of Stone Harbor Library to help.  Thursday, May 25th, 9:30am.
  • Stone Harbor Beach Opening Ceremony and Color Run, Saturday, May 27th, 9am.
  • Turtle Trot 5K & Fun Walk, benefits The Terrapin Conservation Program at The Wetlands Institute.  Sunday, May 28th, 8am-9am. Sign up at RaceRoster.com.
  • Strawberry Festival, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 95th Street & 3rd Avenue, Sunday, May 28th, 6pm to 8pm. www.StMarysStoneHarbor.org
  • Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, Avalon:  Parade from 32nd Street & Dune Drive to Veteran’s Plaza at 21st Street & Dune Drive.  Ceremony to follow parade.  Monday, May 29th, 9am.
  • Memorial Day Ceremonies and Parade, Stone Harbor:  SHFD Memorial Service 11am at the firehouse; Parade begins at 12 noon at 99th Street & Third Avenue, toward 96th Street, then toward the beach; American Legion Memorial Day Ceremony at the Women’s Civic Club of Stone Harbor, 96th Street & the beach, following the parade.  Open House at American Legion Post 331 following the ceremony.
  • Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm.  Design & horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission.  www.avalongardenclub.org
  • Avalon Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 17th, 8am-11am.  Call Jim Lutz for more information: 609-254-2763.
Weekly Events:
  • Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series, beginning July 11th.
  • Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th.
New Listings:

2531 Dune Drive, 2531, Avalon, $2,049,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231276

449 22nd Street, Avalon, $2,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231281

13 W 12th Street, Avalon, $3,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231277

395 20th Street, 395, Avalon, $3,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231318

393 20th Street, 393, Avalon, $3,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231319

Properties Under Contract:

274 86th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,574,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 223660

271 70th Street, Avalon, $2,849,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 222831

213 57th Street, Avalon, $5,800,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230814

Properties Sold:

351 96th Street, 415, Stone Harbor, $492,000, SOLD MLS#: 230208

249 35th Street, East Side, Avalon, $2,900,000, SOLD MLS#: 230390

36 E 14th Street, Avalon, $3,500,000, SOLD MLS#: 222677

415 98th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 230755

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update May 18, 2023

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Dune Drive’s landscaped islands are vibrant and full of life, as are the landscapes surrounding many homes on the island.

AVALON’S BEACH REPLENISHMENT concluded at the end of last week, with 600,000 cubic yards of new sand now on Avalon’s north end beaches.  Demobilization of equipment on the beach will occur as the project transitions to Stone Harbor.  The dredge is expected to undergo preventive maintenance work in Cape May before pumping resumes, but a large dredge pipe has already been brought ashore at the 90th Street beach.  A booster pump located offshore of 31st Street will assist in moving the sand/water slurry the long distance to Stone Harbor’s beaches.  A May 21st start date is anticipated for Stone Harbor’s portion of the project.

APRIL SHOWERS BROUGHT MAY FLOWERS!  The old saying is true!  Lots of rain in April (and early May!) has brought blooming flowers along with green shrubs, lawns, and trees across the entire island.  Lush and colorful landscapes are visible almost everywhere you turn.  Combined with blue skies, warm sunshine, and a gentle seabreeze, it provides a treat for the senses when walking the island!

PLANNING YOUR SUMMER ACTIVITIES?  If you’ll be here for a week’s vacation—or all summer—you may be looking for some activities for your family.  The recreation departments in both Avalon and Stone Harbor do a tremendous job offering a full slate of activities that appeal to all ages.  From youth sports camps to yoga to zumba to pickleball, there are a huge variety of sessions throughout the summer.  Check out the recreation offerings in both towns!

PARKMOBILE APP: SET IT UP!  If you’ll be parking in Stone Harbor this summer, you’ll want the ParkMobile app on your phone, as traditional parking meters have been replaced with the new technology.  Downloading the app and setting up your payment source will take a few moments, but you’ll only have to do it once.  Set it up in advance, so you don’t have to fuss with it at the curb.  And remember, you’ll never have to dig for quarters for parking again!

GET YOUR SEASON BEACH TAGS AT PRESEASON PRICES!  Both Avalon and Stone Harbor season beach tags are now available for purchase online.  Order a set for your family and have them shipped to your door!  Find them here: https://jersey-cape-tags.myshopify.com/collections/currentbeachtagsbadges

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Lecture: US Military Commanders and Aircraft on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii, December 7, 1941 by author Louis Bontya III.  Naval Air Station Wildwood Museum, Thursday, May 18th, 7:30pm.
  • 7 Mile Island Pickleball Classic, clinics and round robin play, Friday, May 19th, from 8:30am.  Sign up here:  https://signup.com/go/XnUuFmS
  • Garden Club of Stone Harbor Community Yard Sale, 9401 Second Avenue, Saturday, May 20th, 8am-2pm. $20 for a 16×16 space (provide your own table).  Call 609-368-0683 to reserve a space.
  • “Boardwalks: A Uniquely American Invention,” Avalon History Center lecture, Saturday, May 20th, 3pm.
  • SHPOA Information Zoom meeting, update on issues the Stone Harbor Property Owner’s Association is working on.  Tuesday, May 23rd, 6pm.  Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sd-GtpzgvE9Dsxar-SHgXMSoF7nQV8mq3?fbclid=IwAR1ThksBJixHHR7E_bOTFI_AIYmM00pybNST4l_BhFJZjRce5bRlBgo4OSg#/registration
  • Stone Harbor Beach Opening Ceremony and Color Run, Saturday, May 27th, 9am.
  • Turtle Trot 5K & Fun Walk, benefits The Terrapin Conservation Program at The Wetlands Institute.  Sunday, May 28th, 8am-9am. Sign up at RaceRoster.com.
  • Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, Avalon:  Parade from 32nd Street & Dune Drive to Veteran’s Plaza at 21st Street & Dune Drive.  Ceremony to follow parade.  Monday, May 29th, 9am.
  • Memorial Day Ceremonies and Parade, Stone Harbor:  SHFD Memorial Service 11am at the firehouse; Parade begins at 12 noon at 99th Street & Third Avenue, toward 96th Street, then toward the beach; American Legion Memorial Day Ceremony at the Women’s Civic Club of Stone Harbor, 96th Street & the beach, following the parade.  Open House at American Legion Post 331 following the ceremony.
  • Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm.  Design & horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission.  www.avalongardenclub.org

Weekly Events:

  • Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series, beginning July 11th.
  • Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th.

 

New Listings:

2011 Dune Drive, 2011, Avalon, $1,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231218

312 84th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,000,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231261

4351 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $2,349,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231242

2389 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $2,395,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231269

86 W 23rd Street, Avalon, $2,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231257

171 8th Street, Avalon, $3,200,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231251

Properties Under Contract:

2713 Dune Drive, Avalon, $749,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 231049

12 E 27th Street, 12, Avalon, $3,699,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 231265

8808 First Avenue, Stone Harbor, $11,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230062

Properties Sold:

28 Linden Lane, Stone Harbor, $1,150,000, SOLD MLS#: 212695

388 21st Street, Avalon, $1,400,000, SOLD MLS#: 230598

9114 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Stone Harbor, $1,549,000, SOLD MLS#: 223668

9705 Second Avenue, 9705, Stone Harbor, $1,725,000, SOLD MLS#: 230408

89 E 27th Street, Avalon, $6,950,000, SOLD MLS#: 222900

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update May 11, 2023

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It’s almost time to claim your spot in the sand!
BEACH UPDATE: As of the beginning of this week, 471,000 cubic yards of sand had been added to Avalon’s newly widened beaches.  Work has progressed southward to 17th Street thus far, and will continue around the clock until nearly 600,000 cubic yards of sand have been pumped onto the beaches.  Once Avalon’s beaches are completed work will shift to Stone Harbor.
IT’S AVALON’S SPRING FLING WEEKEND!  See below for individual event listings.  There’s plenty going on in Stone Harbor, too!
THE FINAL PUSH:  With activity as our summer season approaches.  Owners are cleaning, contractors are repairing, deliveries of new deck furniture are taking place—everywhere you look, everyone is making the final push to be ready for the season!  If you need a last-minute contractor recommendation, call or email me.
IT’S TURTLE TIME AGAIN!  Each year diamondback terrapins leave the water to seek high ground on which to lay eggs.  In doing so they often cross local roadways, where they are at risk from passing vehicles.  Egg laying continues well into July, so keep an eye out for turtles and give ’em a ‘brake’!  If you’re inclined to help a turtle out of harms way, please be aware of traffic and take steps to protect yourself, then cross the turtle in the direction it was headed.
54 FAMILIES have taken the leap and purchased their own shore property since the first of the year—and 35 more have a property under contract for settlement soon.  How about you?  If you’ve always wanted your own shore property, why not make it happen?  Please call or email me.  Let’s discuss your goals and put a plan in place to achieve them!
JUST TWO WEEKS until Memorial Day Weekend!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • Avalon Bulk Trash Pick Up, place items curbside May 5th through May 14th.  Pick up begins May 15th at 7am.
  • Avalon Townwide Yard Sale, sponsored by Avalon Garden Club.  Saturday, May 13th, 8am to 3pm, rain or shine.  Participant fee $10.  Visit www.avalongardenclub.org for an application.
  • Avalon Volunteer Fire Department Flower & Plant Sale, Avalon Firehouse, Saturday, May 13th, 8am-2pm.
  • Avalon Community Paper Shredding, Avalon Public Works, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 2pm, or until the shredding truck is full.
  • Garden Club of Stone Harbor Plant Sale, by Pre-Order only, pickup orders at Stone Harbor Public Works Garage, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 4pm.  Order info here: https://gardenclubofstoneharbor.org/plant-sale/
  • Avalon Cops ‘n Coffee, in front of Avalon Police Department, Saturday, May 13th, 10am.
  • Shorebird and Horseshoe Crab Celebration Days, The Wetlands Institute, Saturday, May 13th to Sunday, May 21st.  https://wetlandsinstitute.org/
  • Mother’s Day Cheesecake Express, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, May 13th, 1:30pm & 3:30pm.  Tickets: https://www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/MothersDay
  • 7 Mile Island Pickleball Classic, clinics and round robin play, Friday, May 19th, from 8:30am.  Sign up here:  https://signup.com/go/XnUuFmS
  • Garden Club of Stone Harbor Community Yard Sale, 9401 Second Avenue, Saturday, May 20th, 8am-2pm. $20 for a 16×16 space (provide your own table).  Call 609-368-0683 to reserve a space.
  • “Boardwalks: A Uniquely American Invention,” Avalon History Center lecture, Saturday, May 20th, 3pm.
  • Stone Harbor Beach Opening Ceremony and Color Run, Saturday, May 27th, 9am.
  • Turtle Trot 5K & Fun Walk, benefits The Terrapin Conservation Program at The Wetlands Institute.  Sunday, May 28th, 8am-9am. Sign up at RaceRoster.com.
  • Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm.  Design & horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission.  www.avalongardenclub.org
Weekly Events:
  • Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series, beginning July 11th.
  • Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th.
New Listings:

10824 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $2,400,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231156

247 89th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231165

10623 Second Ave., Stone Harbor, $2,949,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231197

10017 Corinthian Drive, Stone Harbor, $6,250,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231177

Properties Sold:

422 99th Street, 2nd floor, Stone Harbor, $1,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 230546

133 27th Street, Avalon, $2,800,000, SOLD MLS#: 221713

507 24th Street, Avalon, $4,350,000, SOLD MLS#: 230268

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update May 4, 2023

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Birds are back!  Birds of all types have returned to the wetlands surrounding Avalon & Stone Harbor.  Great places to view them include the pier at Avalon’s Bay Park Marina at 54th Street & Ocean Drive, Stone Harbor’s 114th Street bulkhead, and the 8th Street Fishing Pier in Avalon.
SIX INCHES OF RAIN fell on Southern New Jersey this past weekend, turning a dry month of April into one of the wettest on record.  Long stretches of rain lasted from mid-day Friday until Monday morning.  High winds lead to a pause in beach replenishment operations (see related article.)
BEACH REPLENISHMENT OPERATIONS were suspended over the weekend due to high winds and heavy seas.  The dredge “Texas” was temporarily moved to Cape May Harbor for a few days to safely ride out the weekend storm.
THE MONTH OF MAY means no more blinking traffic lights, “no turn on red” goes into effect, and the end of free parking at metered spots in Stone Harbor.  This year Stone Harbor parking meters have been removed and replaced with ParkMobile.  To pay for parking the ParkMobile app can be added to your smartphone, or you can scan the QR code on the nearest ParkMobile sign, or text “Park” to 77223.
ParkMobile has replaced parking meters in Stone Harbor. 
NEW TRASH & RECYCLING CONTAINERS have begun arriving at properties in Avalon.  The new rolling carts will be delivered over the next several days.  Stone Harbor’s new trash & recycling requirements also go into effect this month.  See the FAQs for each town:
GET YOUR BEACH TAGS at pre-season rates until June 1st.  Avalon and Stone Harbor beach tags can be purchased online and shipped to your door!
WHAT ARE YOUR REAL ESTATE PLANS for 2023? Let’s talk now to make sure things happen the way you want them too.  For example, if you’re thinking of selling your property in the fall, there are things we can do now to ensure success then!  Please call or email me!
JUST OVER THREE WEEKS to Memorial Day Weekend!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • Avalon Bulk Trash Pick Up, place items curbside May 5th through May 14th.  Pick up begins May 15th at 7am.
  • Avalon Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale, Avalon Greenhouse, 39th Street between Dune Drive and Ocean Drive, Saturday, May 6th, 8am to 3pm.
  • Stone Harbor Bulk Trash Pick Up, Monday, May 8th.  Place items curbside up to 72 hours prior.
  • Avalon Town wide Yard Sale, sponsored by Avalon Garden Club.  Saturday, May 13th, 8am to 3pm, rain or shine.  Participant fee $10.  Visit www.avalongardenclub.org for an application.
  • Avalon Volunteer Fire Department Flower & Plant Sale, Avalon Firehouse, Saturday, May 13th, 8am-2pm.
  • Avalon Community Paper Shredding, Avalon Public Works, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 2pm, or until the shredding truck is full.
  • Garden Club of Stone Harbor Plant Sale, by Pre-Order only, pickup orders at Stone Harbor Public Works Garage, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 4pm.  Order info here: https://gardenclubofstoneharbor.org/plant-sale/
  • Avalon Cops ‘n Coffee, in front of Avalon Police Department, Saturday, May 13th, 10am.
  • Shorebird and Horseshoe Crab Celebration Days, The Wetlands Institute, Saturday, May 13th to Sunday, May 21st.  https://wetlandsinstitute.org/
  • Mother’s Day Cheesecake Express, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, May 13th, 1:30pm & 3:30pm.  Tickets: https://www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/MothersDay
  • Garden Club of Stone Harbor Community Yard Sale, 9401 Second Avenue, Saturday, May 20th, 8am-2pm. $20 for a 16×16 space (provide your own table).  Call 609-368-0683 to reserve a space.
  • “Boardwalks: A Uniquely American Invention,” Avalon History Center lecture, Saturday, May 20th, 3pm.
  • Stone Harbor Beach Opening Ceremony and Color Run, Saturday, May 27th, 9am.
  • Turtle Trot 5K & Fun Walk, benefits The Terrapin Conservation Program at The Wetlands Institute.  Sunday, May 28th, 8am-9am. Sign up at RaceRoster.com.
  • Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm.  Design & horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission.  www.avalongardenclub.org
Weekly Events:
  • Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series, beginning July 11th.
  • Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th.
New Listings:

317 83rd Street, 13, Stone Harbor, $1,199,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231125

151 32nd Street, Avalon, $3,350,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231060

8 E 27th Street, 8, Avalon, $3,599,500, ACTIVE MLS#: 231100

395 95th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231133

556 Berkley Road, Stone Harbor, $4,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231107

Properties Under Contract:

178 25th Street, Avalon, $2,200,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 223350

169 99th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,249,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 222337

Properties Sold:

7800 Dune Drive, 330, Avalon, $395,000, SOLD MLS#: 223234

273 52nd Street, Avalon, $2,150,000, SOLD MLS#: 222528

133 27th Street, Avalon, $2,800,000, SOLD MLS#: 221713

253 35th Street, West Side, Avalon, $2,950,000, SOLD MLS#: 222055

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update April 27, 2023

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An aerial view of Avalon shows the newly widened beach (right) compared to the narrow existing beach.  See below for more. (Photo courtesy Borough of Avalon.)
BEACH REPLENISHMENT WORK is in full swing now, with crews pumping sand 24 hours a day.
IN AVALON: Sand is being added to the beach, and work has progressed southward of 13th Street as of Tuesday.  Finished beaches are noticeably wider than before!  The beach and access paths are closed in the immediate vicinity of the work, and then reopened as work progresses southward.
IN STONE HARBOR: Pipe will be placed on the beach in preparation for pumping operations in Stone Harbor, and temporary signage will be installed.  Sand pumping operations will shift to Stone Harbor when work is completed in Avalon, anticipated sometime next month.

The dredge “Texas,” at work in Townsend’s Inlet, pumping sand for the Avalon/Stone Harbor beachfill. 
THIRTY DAYS UNTIL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!  The summer season will kick off soon—you can feel it on the island.  There’s a “buzz” of activity as final preparations are made, properties are prepared, streets are being repaved, and landscapes and flower beds are bursting with new growth and bright colors.  Boats are being readied for the water, lifeguard stands will soon line the beach, and local restaurants and merchants are ready to welcome you.
TENANTS—MAKE YOUR VACATION PLANS!  There are still some great rental options available.  Need a three-bedroom for a June getaway?  How about a couple of weeks in September to relax?  We’ve got rentals available—but don’t wait!  Call or email me today!
RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS—GET ‘EM READY!  With the season drawing near it’s time to make sure your rental property is in top condition for your tenants.  Post your fire inspection sticker; make sure your cable tv is on and working; log on to your wifi, post the username and password on the refrigerator and share it with me so we can keep it on file; make sure your outside shower is turned on; have your pool opened early and checked by your pool service to make sure it’s running properly before tenants arrive; have your HVAC company perform a preventive maintenance check on your air conditioning system; schedule your landscaper, weed control company, and pest control company; schedule a spring cleaning and provide your cleaning service with your rental schedule; make sure you have enough new trash receptacles (see the new requirements below) .  Avoid issues and provide your paying guest with the best experience possible.  Need a recommendation on a contractor or service provider?  Call or email me.
ALL PROPERTY OWNERS—Be sure you understand the new requirements for trash and recycling carts, which go into effect in both Avalon and Stone Harbor next month.  Most importantly, make sure you have enough new carts to handle trash and recycling material generated during periods of peak occupancy at your property.  See the Trash Cart FAQs below:
UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • Spring Into Summer Stone Harbor Market.  Boats, water sports, bikes, fishing info, backyard BBQ, local breweries, live music.  Water Tower Plaza, Saturday, April 29th, 10am to 4pm.
  • Southern NJ Coast Guard Ball, 75th Anniversary of Recruit Training in Cape May, US Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, April 29, 2023.  Info and tickets here: https://coastguardcommunity.org/events/southern-new-jersey-coast-guard-ball/
  • Avalon Bulk Trash Pick Up, place items curbside May 5th through May 14th.  Pick up begins May 15th at 7am.
  • Avalon Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale, Avalon Greenhouse, 39th Street between Dune Drive and Ocean Drive, Saturday, May 6th, 8am to 3pm.
  • Stone Harbor Bulk Trash Pick Up, Monday, May 8th.  Place items curbside up to 72 hours prior.
  • Avalon Town Wide Yard Sale, sponsored by Avalon Garden Club.  Saturday, May 13th, 8am to 3pm, rain or shine.  Participant fee $10.  Visit www.avalongardenclub.org for an application.
  • Avalon Community Paper Shredding, Avalon Public Works, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 2pm, or until the shredding truck is full.
  • Garden Club of Stone Harbor Plant Sale, by Pre-Order only, pickup orders at Stone Harbor Public Works Garage, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 4pm.  Order info here: https://gardenclubofstoneharbor.org/plant-sale/
  • Avalon Cops ‘n Coffee, in front of Avalon Police Department, Saturday, May 13th, 10am.
  • Shorebird and Horseshoe Crab Celebration Days, The Wetlands Institute, Saturday, May 13th to Sunday, May 21st.  https://wetlandsinstitute.org/
  • Garden Club of Stone Harbor Community Yard Sale, 9401 Second Avenue, Saturday, May 20th, 8am-2pm. $20 for a 16×16 space (provide your own table).  Call 609-368-0683 to reserve a space.
  • “Boardwalks: A Uniquely American Invention,” Avalon History Center lecture, Saturday, May 20th, 3pm.
  • Stone Harbor Beach Opening Ceremony and Color Run, Saturday, May 27th, 9am.
  • Turtle Trot 5K & Fun Walk, benefits The Terrapin Conservation Program at The Wetlands Institute.  Sunday, May 28th, 8am-9am. Sign up at RaceRoster.com.
  • Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm.  Design & horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission.  www.avalongardenclub.org
Weekly Events:
  • Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series, beginning July 11th.
  • Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th.
New Listings:

2713 Dune Drive, Avalon, $749,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231049

2709 Dune Drive, Avalon, $1,499,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231048

211 26th Street, 211, Avalon, $2,899,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231007

213 26th Street, 213, Avalon, $2,899,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231008

151 32nd Street, Avalon, $3,350,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231060

10408 3rd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $3,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231015

9903 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $3,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231051

141 95th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231016

455 20th Street, Avalon, $4,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230999

10823 1st Avenue, Stone Harbor, $6,275,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230993

Properties Under Contract:

284 13th Street, #6, Avalon, $1,185,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230538

9114 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Stone Harbor, $1,549,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 223668

245 109th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,249,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230738

627 24th Street, 0, Avalon, $4,099,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 223683

4308 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $8,999,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 223337

Properties Sold:

570 21st Street, 1st Floor, Avalon, $1,075,000, SOLD MLS#: 230375

10605 First Avenue, Stone Harbor, $3,700,000, SOLD MLS#: 222673

74 W 30th Street, Avalon, $4,600,000, SOLD MLS#: 230017

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update April 20, 2023

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A welcome sight!  The dredge “Texas” arrived in Avalon earlier this week, and sand pumping operations have begun!  Work will continue around the clock until Avalon’s beach replenishment is completed, and work will shift to Stone Harbor’s beaches.  (Photo by Herb Chambers, NJDEP, courtesy Borough of Avalon.)
MARKET STATS:  The median sale price during March 2023 was $2,462,500, up about 13% over March 2022, but down about 3% from February 2023.  For more on the current market see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report:  https://marketminute.longandfoster.com/Market-Minute/NJ/Avalon-Stone-Harbor.pdf
Airplanes flying to and from Atlantic City International Airport often fly over the Southern New Jersey coast, providing mesmerizing views.  In this photo the Stone Harbor water tower is visible just left of center, and Avalon’s Armacost Park is visible in the upper left corner.  (Photo by Mark Leiser.) 
A MASSIVE campground fire occurred in Seaville, Cape May County last week, after leaking propane ignited.  Seaville Fire Company responded to the wind driven fire, which destroyed 12 trailers and damaged 14 more, and spread to nearby wooded areas.  26 fire departments responded to the scene, including over 100 firefighters and multiple water tankers from Cape May and Atlantic Counties, and the blaze was under control after three hours.  Firefighters remained on scene for seven hours, wetting down hot spots.   The fire serves as a good reminder to make sure your smoke detectors are in good working order and that you have an up-to-date fire extinguisher readily available.
PARKING METERS have been eliminated in Stone Harbor,  in favor of ParkMobile.  The free app can be added to your smartphone and used to pay for your parking spot.  Find the app in the App Store or Google Play.
THINK OUR MARKET IS TOO EXPENSIVE?  There are certainly many expensive properties on our island—BUT, there are still affordable options!  Check our the first “new listing” below, for example.  What a great way to experience all that Avalon offers, at a price you might not expect!
JUST OVER A MONTH to Memorial Day Weekend!  If you are planning to buy, sell, or rent this year, now is the time!  Let’s talk.  Please call or email me!
UPCOMING EVENTS: 
  • Avalon Dune Grass Planting, Saturday, April 22nd, 8:30am. Volunteers will meet at Avalon Community Hall, 30th Street and Avalon Avenue, at 8:30am for a brief planting demonstration.  After the Dune Grass planting there will be a bagged light lunch outside Community Hall.  Organizations and groups are encouraged to volunteer!  Please call Sue Keen at 609-967-5924 or Chuck McDonnell at 609-967-3066, no later than April 11th, to sign-up.
  • Free Tree Seedlings for Cape May County homeowners, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, April 22nd, 8:30am-12pm.  500 native tree seedlings are available (arrive early).
  • Stone Harbor Beach Sweep, rescheduled to Saturday, April 22nd, 9am to 12:30pm.  Visit www.cleanoceanaction.org to register.
  • Spring Into Summer Stone Harbor Market.  Boats, water sports, bikes, fishing info, backyard BBQ, local breweries, live music.  Water Tower Plaza, Saturday, April 29th, 10am to 4pm.
  • Southern NJ Coast Guard Ball, 75th Anniversary of Recruit Training in Cape May, US Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, April 29, 2023.  Info and tickets here: https://coastguardcommunity.org/events/southern-new-jersey-coast-guard-ball/
  • Avalon Bulk Trash Pick Up, place items curbside May 5th through May 14th.  Pick up begins May 15th at 7am.
  • Avalon Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale, Avalon Greenhouse, 39th Street between Dune Drive and Ocean Drive, Saturday, May 6th, 8am to 3pm.
  • Stone Harbor Bulk Trash Pick Up, Monday, May 8th.  Place items curbside up to 72 hours prior.
  • Avalon Townwide Yardsale, sponsored by Avalon Garden Club.  Saturday, May 13th, 8am to 3pm, rain or shine.  Participant fee $10.  Visit www.avalongardenclub.org for an application.
  • Avalon Community Paper Shredding, Avalon Public Works, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 2pm, or until the shredding truck is full.
  • Garden Club of Stone Harbor Plant Sale, by Pre-Order only, pickup orders at Stone Harbor Public Works Garage, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 4pm.  Order info here: https://gardenclubofstoneharbor.org/plant-sale/
  • Avalon Cops ‘n Coffee, in front of Avalon Police Department, Saturday, May 13th, 10am.
  • Garden Club of Stone Harbor Community Yard Sale, 9401 Second Avenue, Saturday, May 20th, 8am-2pm.
  • Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm.  Design & horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission.  www.avalongardenclub.org
Weekly Events: 
  • Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series, beginning July 11th.
  • Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th.
New Listings:

2655 Dune Drive, B, Avalon, $775,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230954

891 21st Street, 891, Avalon, $3,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230940

65 E 10th Street, Avalon, $8,250,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230987

Properties Under Contract:

424 7th Street, Avalon, $3,300,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 223688

10605 First Avenue, Stone Harbor, $3,675,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 222673

Properties Sold:

1559 First Avenue, Avalon, $2,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 230902

William and Kay Leahy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc

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