Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update April 3, 2025

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What a way to start the day!  Thanks to Mark Leiser for sharing this inspiring scene with us!

BEACH SWEEPS are coming up next weekend in Avalon, Stone Harbor, and Sea Isle City.  Why not set aside a bit of time to help improve our local beaches?  A couple hours spent removing trash and debris from our local beaches helps prepare them for the season by making them look their very best.  Plus, it’s satisfying to know that you’ve had a hand in keeping our beaches beautiful.  See below for the Beach Sweep schedule and registration link.

DROUGHT CONDITIONS IMPROVED for the third week in a row as more rain fell in our area this past week.  Atlantic City International Airport has reported 4.75 inches of precipitation from March 5th through March 21st, and US Drought Monitor indicates that 14% of New Jersey remains in extreme drought, the lowest percentage since October.  There is still room for improvement, and coastal & inland rainfall are still needed to increase groundwater levels.  Locally, water usage typically increases at this time of year, as more people return, and irrigation begins.  Any water saved through reduced consumption helps improve the situation further.

SPRING WEEKENDS are filled with activities, and this month is no exception.  A job fair, the Easter Bunny, a Run-Walk at the Zoo, and spring sales—see my Upcoming Events list below for more!

REMINDER: NEW MULCH REGULATIONS take effect on April 15th.  New Jersey’s fire code now requires that combustible mulch products be at least 18 inches from buildings, structures, or decks, for all commercial and rental properties.  Questions?  Contact your landscaper, or the municipality with any questions you may have.

WHAT’S YOUR PRICE RANGE?  $465,500 to $26,500,000?  That’s the price range of all the new listings that hit the market this week on Seven Mile Island!  Further proof that we really do have something for everyone!  If you’d like to make one of these shore properties yours, call or email me today!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Stone Harbor’s Sip & Shop Weekend.  Shop, sip, and sample your way around amazing shops, boutiques, spas, businesses, and restaurants!  All day, April 4th & 5th.
  • Adult Easter Egg Hunt.  40 golden eggs will be hidden throughout the Stone Harbor business district on Saturday, April 5th.  Inside each egg are perks from local shops & restaurants.
  • Wine Tasting at The Washington Inn.  Drop-in retail wine tastings: sample six wines with an in-house wine pro.  $30 tasting fee is applied toward any retain wine purchase.  Monday, April 7th, 5pm-7pm.
  • Clean Ocean Action Annual Spring Beach Sweep, Avalon.   30th Street beach, Saturday, April 12th, 9am.  To register visit https://cleanoceanaction.org/beach-sweeps/sites-and-registration
  • Clean Ocean Action Annual Spring Beach Sweep, Stone Harbor.  95th Street beach, Saturday, April 12th, 9am.  To register visit https://cleanoceanaction.org/beach-sweeps/sites-and-registration
  • Clean Ocean Action Annual Spring Beach Sweep, Sea Isle City. Saturday, April 12th, 10am.   To register visit https://cleanoceanaction.org/beach-sweeps/sites-and-registration
  • Stone Harbor Job Fair.  Visit with businesses looking for summer help; stop in the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce for a list of participating businesses.  Downtown Stone Harbor, Saturday, April 12th, 10am to 4pm.
  • Easter Bunny Express.  Ride aboard the Cape May Seashore Lines train with the Easter Bunny.  Saturday, April 12 through Saturday, April 19th.  For schedules, info, and tickets, visit https://www.seashorelines.org/easter-bunny-express
  • Easter Brunch at The Reeds at Shelter Haven.  Buffet brunch by the bay.  Sunday, April 20th, 10:30am to 3:30pm.  For reservations visit https://reedsatshelterhaven.com/reeds-events/easter-brunch/
  • Easter Brunch & Dinner at the Washington Inn.  Easter Brunch from 11am to 2pm; Easter Dinner from 4pm to 7pm, Sunday, April 20th. $56 for adults; $32 for children.  For a menu and reservations, visit https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/easter-sunday-brunch
  • Spring Dune Grass Planting.  Volunteers are needed to help plant dune grass in Avalon!  Volunteers should report to Avalon Community Hall at 8:30am for a brief planting demonstration.  After the planting is completed there will be bagged lunches available at Avalon Community Hall.  Please sign up for Dune Grass Planting by calling Chuck McDonnell at 609-967-3066 or Sue Keen at 609-967-5924.  Saturday, April 26th, 8:30am.  Rain date Sunday, April 27th.
  • Run Wild for the Cape May County Zoo.  5K Run and 1 Mile Walk, presented by Sturdy Savings Bank.  Sunday, April 27th, 8am.  For info and registration, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/CapeMayCourtHouse/RunWildfortheCapeMayCountyZoo
  • Bulk Trash Pickup, Avalon.  Place items curbside from May 2nd through May 11th, for pickup to begin at 7am on May 12th.
  • Avalon Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale.  Avalon Garden Club Greenouse, 39th Street between Dune and Ocean Drives, Saturday, May 3rd, 8am to 3pm (Plant & Bake Sale), and Sunday, May 4th, 10am to 1pm (Plant Sale).
  • Stone Harbor Spring Sidewalk Sale Weekend, Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd & 4th.
  • Green Eggs & Sand.  Horseshoe crab workshop, the Wetlands Institute.  Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd & 4th. For info or to register visit https://wetlandsinstitute.org/green-eggs-and-sand/
  • Avalon Paper Shredding Day, Avalon Public Works Building, Saturday, May 10th, 9am to 2pm.
  • Bulk Trash Pickup, Stone Harbor, Monday, May 12th.

 

New Listings:

7888 Dune Drive, 213, Avalon, $465,500, ACTIVE MLS#: 250887

7888 Dune Drive, 201, Avalon, $599,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 250888

7888 Dune Drive, #222, Avalon, $599,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 250886

177 80th Street, 105, Avalon, $849,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250895

2023 Dune Drive, 2023, Avalon, $1,545,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250946

211 23rd Street, Avalon, $1,849,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250935

9214 2nd Ave, Stone Harbor, $4,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250867

10 92nd Street, 1, Stone Harbor, $4,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250914

4209 Bayberry Road, Avalon, $7,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250936

182 65th Street, Avalon, $9,475,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250868

415 20th Street, Avalon, $9,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250918

5499 Dune Drive, Avalon, $26,500,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250967

Under Contract:

260 83rd Street, Unit 1, Stone Harbor, $1,800,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 243190

397 20th Street, 397, Avalon, $3,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 243612

19 Flamingo Drive, Avalon, $11,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 243369

Properties Sold:

1123 Stone Harbor Boulevard, 1123, Stone Harbor Manor, $2,235,000, SOLD MLS#: 250402

6801 Ocean Drive, 6801, Avalon, $2,320,000, SOLD MLS#: 250090

4033 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $3,400,000, SOLD MLS#: 242216

168 16th Street, Avalon, $4,500,000, SOLD MLS#: 240860

190 76th Street, Avalon, $4,900,000, SOLD MLS#: 243459

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update March 27, 2025

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Summer evenings mean beautiful sunsets and good fishing from the dock!

RAIN, RAIN…COME AGAIN!  Two recent significant rainfalls have helped ease drought conditions somewhat, with more than five inches falling this month in the Atlantic City area, according to AccuWeather.  Year-to-date rainfall in the area is still an inch short of average, however, and earlier this month the state asked residents to delay lawn watering and other yard projects in order to conserve water.  As of March 20th, U.S. Drought Monitor identified coastal portions of Cape May County as areas of Severe Drought, with inland portions still in Extreme Drought.  The month before all of Cape May County was in the Extreme Drought category.

EXISTING HOME SALES rose 4.2% in February according to a Wall Street Journal report based on data supplied by the National Association of Realtors.  According to the article, the “shock” of mortgage rates is gone, as buyers now expect them to be 6% and 7%, as they are now.  In our local market, 16 properties went under contract during February, and 17 have been reported under contract thus far in March.

BEACH TAGS ONLINE:  Beat the rush, and purchase Avalon 2025 seasonal beach tags online!  Avalon’s tags are available online from Jersey Cape Tags, the manufacturer, at https://jersey-cape-tags.myshopify.com/products/avalon-2025-seasonal-beach-tag  Stone Harbor’s tags are not yet available online, but starting April 19th they can be purchased at the Beach Tag Office at 95th Street & the beach on weekends, or at Stone Harbor Borough during the week, beginning April 21st.

REMINDERS FOR RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS: With the summer season fast approaching, make sure your rental property is in tip top shape by taking a few steps today:

  • HVAC system maintenance or tune ups should be performed in advance of the season; call your HVAC contractor now to schedule service—don’t wait until a breakdown occurs on a 100-degree July day!
  • Call your pool company and schedule a spring opening early enough to correct any issues well before tenants arrive.
  • Schedule your lawnmowing and spring plantings with your landscaper.  Also, make sure your landscaper is aware of new mulch regulations that require any combustible mulch products to be at least 18 inches from houses, decks, or other structures.
  • Changeover cleanings should be scheduled with your cleaning service.
  • Contact your pest control company for any necessary treatments; it’s better to prevent bugs from entering as opposed to trying to eliminate them later.
NEED A CONTRACTOR OR SERVICE PROVIDER?  Call or email me for recommendations.

WHAT’S YOUR PLAN for 2025?  What are your real estate goals?  If you’re thinking about a shore property, or if you need a larger–or smaller—one, let’s talk.  We can discuss your goals, formulate a plan, and make it happen!  Call or email me!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Stone Harbor’s Sip & Shop Weekend.  Shop, sip, and sample your way around amazing shops, boutiques, spas, businesses, and restaurants!  All day, April 4th & 5th.
  • Wine Tasting at The Washington Inn.  Drop-in retail wine tastings: sample six wines with an in-house wine pro.  $30 tasting fee is applied toward any retain wine purchase.  Monday, April 7th, 5pm-7pm.
  • Clean Ocean Action Annual Spring Beach Sweep, Avalon.   30th Street beach, Saturday, April 12th, 9am.  To register visit https://cleanoceanaction.org/beach-sweeps/sites-and-registration
  • Clean Ocean Action Annual Spring Beach Sweep, Stone Harbor.  95th Street beach, Saturday, April 12th, 9am.  To register visit https://cleanoceanaction.org/beach-sweeps/sites-and-registration
  • Clean Ocean Action Annual Spring Beach Sweep, Sea Isle City. Saturday, April 12th, 10am.   To register visit https://cleanoceanaction.org/beach-sweeps/sites-and-registration
  • Stone Harbor Job Fair.  Visit with businesses looking for summer help; stop in the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce for a list of participating businesses.  Downtown Stone Harbor, Saturday, April 12th, 10am to 4pm.
  • Easter Bunny Express.  Ride aboard the Cape May Seashore Lines train with the Easter Bunny.  Saturday, April 12 through Saturday, April 19th.  For schedules, info, and tickets, visit https://www.seashorelines.org/easter-bunny-express
  • Bulk Trash Pickup, Avalon.  Place items curbside from May 2nd through May 11th, for pickup to begin at 7am on May 12th.
  • Avalon Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale.  Avalon Garden Club Greenhouse, 39th Street between Dune and Ocean Drives, Saturday, May 3rd, 8am to 3pm (Plant & Bake Sale), and Sunday, May 4th, 10am to 1pm (Plant Sale).
  • Stone Harbor Spring Sidewalk Sale Weekend, Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd & 4th.
  • Green Eggs & Sand.  Horseshoe crab workshop, the Wetlands Institute.  Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd & 4th. For info or to register visit https://wetlandsinstitute.org/green-eggs-and-sand/
  • Avalon Paper Shredding Day, Avalon Public Works Building, Saturday, May 10th, 9am to 2pm.
  • Bulk Trash Pickup, Stone Harbor, Monday, May 12th.

New Listings:

7800 Dune Drive, 203, Avalon, $439,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250846

29 E 28th Street, 7, Avalon, $749,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250845

274 21st Street, 274, Avalon, $1,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250823

2778 Dune Drive, Unit D, Avalon, $1,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250789

73 W 25th Street, Avalon, $4,050,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250791

457 20th Street, 457, Avalon, $4,100,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250840

149 10th Street, Avalon, $4,225,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250842

125 112th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250808

1088 Avalon Avenue, Avalon, $5,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250784

4277 5th Avenue, Avalon, $9,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250821

Under Contract:

694 Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $60,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250654

263 103rd Street, East, Stone Harbor, $2,177,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250425

302 84th Street, South, Stone Harbor, $2,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250256

1118 Avalon Avenue, Avalon, $2,700,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 242550

10039 Corinthian Drive, Stone Harbor, $5,000,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250524

19 Heron Drive, Avalon, $7,399,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250695

2 84th Street, Stone Harbor, $7,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 241639

Properties Sold:

700 Ocean Drive, B5, Avalon, $1,240,000, SOLD MLS#: 243468

265 83rd Street, Stone Harbor, $3,000,000, SOLD MLS#: 243579

250 104th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,525,000, SOLD MLS#: 241725

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update March 20, 2025

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Long summer days, warm sunshine, cool sea breezes, and colorful sunsets aren’t far away!

AVALON BEACH PROJECT:  Avalon has announced a sand back passing project that will restore eroded north-end beaches.  The $648,900 project will begin after Memorial Day Weekend.  According to the borough the timing of the project has been impacted by emergency repairs needed on two bridges on Avalon Boulevard.  The heavy equipment needed to conduct the sand back passing project cannot cross the bridges until the repairs are completed.  The back passing will move sand from a borrow area between 32nd and 40th Streets and deposit it between 9th and 15th Streets.  Avalon Mayor John McCorristin directed all work to be performed on weekdays between 10pm and 8am.  By 8am each day beach paths will be reopened.  No work will be conducted on weekends, and the project is intended to restore the beaches before the busy summer season.

MARKET STATS:  The number of units sold, median sale price, and the number of active listings all increased slightly in February 2025 versus a year ago.  Demand remains steady, and interest rates have fallen slightly.  For a detailed look at the market, see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report.

MOVIE STARS!  Steven Spielberg has been spotted working on his next film in nearby Tuckahoe, and Emily Blunt, one of the stars of Spielberg’s film, dined at Cape May’s Primal restaurant last week.  The movie is about UFOs, and is expected to be released in June, 2026.

TURTLE TIME!  As spring approaches it’s important to key an eye on local roadways.  The first diamondback terrapin hatchlings are emerging from the marsh grasses and making their way toward the water, and sometimes cross local roads.  Hatchlings are tiny, barely the size of a golf ball, and hard to see, but if you spot them, you can help by moving them to the edge of the water.  Please ensure your own personal safety if there is passing traffic!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Dueling Somms Wine Dinner.  Two Sommeliers answer questions and share some of their favorite wines.  Washington Inn, March 23rd, 5pm to 8pm.  For info and tickets visit:  https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/marchwinedinner-6mxe9
  • Stone Harbor’s Sip & Shop Weekend.  Shop, sip, and sample your way around amazing shops, boutiques, spas, businesses, and restaurants!  All day, April 4th & 5th.
  • Wine Tasting at The Washington Inn.  Drop-in retail wine tastings: sample six wines with an in-house wine pro.  $30 tasting fee is applied toward any retain wine purchase.  Monday, April 7th, 5pm-7pm.
  • Clean Ocean Action Annual Spring Beach Sweep, Avalon.   30th Street beach, Saturday, April 12th, 9am.  To register visit https://cleanoceanaction.org/beach-sweeps/sites-and-registration
  • Clean Ocean Action Annual Spring Beach Sweep, Stone Harbor.  95th Street beach, Saturday, April 12th, 9am.  To register visit https://cleanoceanaction.org/beach-sweeps/sites-and-registration
  • Clean Ocean Action Annual Spring Beach Sweep, Sea Isle City. Saturday, April 12th, 10am.   To register visit https://cleanoceanaction.org/beach-sweeps/sites-and-registration
  • Stone Harbor Job Fair.  Visit with businesses looking for summer help; stop in the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce for a list of participating businesses.  Downtown Stone Harbor, Saturday, April 12th, 10am to 4pm.
  • Bulk Trash Pickup, Avalon.  Place items curbside from May 2nd through May 11th, for pickup to begin at 7am on May 12th.
  • Avalon Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale.  Avalon Garden Club Greenhouse, 39th Street between Dune and Ocean Drives, Saturday, May 3rd, 8am to 3pm (Plant & Bake Sale), and Sunday, May 4th, 10am to 1pm (Plant Sale).
  • Stone Harbor Spring Sidewalk Sale Weekend, Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd & 4th.
  • Avalon Paper Shredding Day, Avalon Public Works Building, Saturday, May 10th, 9am to 2pm.
  • Bulk Trash Pickup, Stone Harbor, Monday, May 12th.
New Listings:

235 96th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,249,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250763

2048 Ocean Drive, 2042 N, Avalon, $2,600,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250753

2311 Ocean Drive, 2311, Avalon, $2,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250766

2313 Ocean Drive, 2313, Avalon, $2,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250767

468 21st Street, Avalon, $2,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250741

338 99th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250745

164 84th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250772

2205 Harbor Avenue, Avalon, $8,500,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250714

Under Contract:

2010 7th Avenue, 2010, Avalon, $1,250,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 242904

264 32nd Street, 264, Avalon, $2,895,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250547

280 36th Street, Avalon, $4,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 243411

Properties Sold:

265 102nd Street, B (front), Stone Harbor, $875,000, SOLD MLS#: 250209

1116 Stone Harbor Boulevard, 204, Stone Harbor Manor, $1,702,000, SOLD MLS#: 242978

399 20th Street, 399, Avalon, $3,995,000, SOLD MLS#: 243613

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update March 13, 2025

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Avalon Bay Park Marina renovation, road work on First Avenue, and Stone Harbor’s 97th Street Playground.

CONSTRUCTION, EVERYWHERE!  Nearly everywhere you look, there’s construction work happening on 7 Mile Island!  New homes are being built, and road and utility work are underway in multiple locations.  Avalon Bay Park Marina is being transformed, and Stone Harbor’s 97th Street Playground is taking shape.  Construction crews are working hard to get it all finished before the summer season!

STEVEN SPIELBERG is currently filming a movie in Cape May County.  Last week movie crews arrived at Tuckahoe Train Station to begin filming portions of Spielberg’s new film, which is expected to be released in 2026.  The film’s title and stars haven’t been released yet.  The recent film “A Complete Unknown,” about Bob Dylan, included scenes shot in Cape May, with glimpses of Congress Hall and other local landmarks.

NOTHING SAYS “SPRING” more than that first taste of warm weather after a cold winter!  Daytime highs approached 60 degrees earlier this week, and warm sunshine made for a delightful combination.  We’ve got three chances to hit 60 over the next several days!

NOTHING SAYS “SUMMER” like a vacation week at the shore!  Did you know we have great rental selections available for most summer weeks?  Whether you need a small condo for a beach getaway, or a large house to accommodate the whole family, chances are we’ve got something for you!  Visit https://www.lfvacations.com/vacation-rentals/new-jersey/avalon/ to browse, or email me your requirements (vacation dates, bedrooms/bathrooms, location, price range) and I’ll let you know what we have for you!

THURSDAY NIGHT, LOOK UP!  A lunar eclipse will begin just before midnight Thursday evening; by 2:26am Friday morning the whole moon will be shaded and turn reddish, with “totality” lasting over an hour.

HEARTY, COURAGEOUS, CRAZY…Those words may be used by some to describe those, ahem, “hearty” enough to take a plunge into cold ocean water at this weekend’s Stone Harbor Shiver Polar Plunge.  In case you’re wondering, recent surf temperatures have been about 45 degrees!  See below for details, then join in the fun!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Stone Harbor Shiver Polar Plunge Weekend: 
    • Friday, March 14th: Pre-Shiver Party at Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, 6pm to 9pm.  $35, pay at the door, includes Irish Buffet.  Cash bar, Shiver Auction, DJ, meet the 2024 Shiver King & Queen.
    • Saturday, March 15th:
      • 10am: Kegs & Eggs at Fred’s Tavern.
      • Noon: Parade leaves Fred’s for the Women’s Club Parking Lot.
      • 12:15-1pm: Shiver Showdown competition for “Best of” the Shiver categories.
      • Approximately 1:15pm: Head to the water’s edge and wait for the cannon to sound before you hit the chilly Atlantic Ocean. After Party back at Fred’s Tavern.  Register here.
  • Kid’s Event: Dog Care and Dog Training 101.  Geared toward kids ages 8 to 12.  Avalon Free Public Library, Saturday, March 15, 10am.
  • Cape May Beer Trail.  Three breweries, flight tastings, lunch. Saturday, March 15th.  Info and tickets here: https://cmmac.ticketapp.org/portal/product/237/events
  • St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Parade, North Wildwood.  Ceremony at 12 noon on the front steps of North Wildwood City Hall (9th & Atlantic Avenue), followed by a festive parade filled with Irish pride.  Parade will march north on Atlantic Avenue to Olde New Jersey Avenue.  Saturday, March 15th, 12 noon.
  • Somm’s Table Sustainable Winemaking at the Washington Inn.  Enjoy four half-glass pours paired with four canapes, alongside fellow wine enthusiasts.  Sunday, March 16th, 3pm.  For info and tickets visit: https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/somms-table-sustainable-winemaking
  • Roller Skating at Cape May Convention Hall.  Roller skating with available rentals.  Cape May Convention Hall, Fridays 4-6pm and 6:30-8:30pm; Saturdays & Sundays 1-3pm and 4-6pm, through March 16th.
  • Dueling Somms Wine Dinner.  Two Sommeliers answer questions and share some of their favorite wines.  Washington Inn, March 23rd, 5pm to 8pm.  For info and tickets visit:  https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/marchwinedinner-6mxe9
  • Stone Harbor’s Sip & Shop Weekend.  Shop, sip, and sample your way around amazing shops, boutiques, spas, businesses, and restaurants!  All day, April 4th & 5th.
  • Clean Ocean Action Annual Spring Beach Sweep.   30th Street beach, Saturday, April 12th, 9am.
  • Stone Harbor Job Fair.  Visit with businesses looking for summer help; stop in the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce for a list of participating businesses.  Downtown Stone Harbor, Saturday, April 12th, 10am to 4pm.
  • Avalon Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale.  Avalon Garden Club Greenhouse, 39th Street between Dune and Ocean Drives, Saturday, May 3rd, 8am to 3pm (Plant & Bake Sale), and Sunday, May 4th, 10am to 1pm (Plant Sale).  Plant Presale Order forms available at https://avalongardenclub.org/event/annual-plant-and-bake-sale/    Presale orders must be received by March 19th.

 

New Listings:

694 Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $60,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250654

640 Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $950,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250677

482 Old Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $1,099,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250679

280 28th Street, East, Avalon, $1,498,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250668

599 22nd Street, 599, Avalon, $1,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250620

1100 Ocean Drive, 208, Avalon, $1,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250661

8314 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $2,999,990, ACTIVE MLS#: 250699

12 E 17th Street, Avalon, $4,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250603

10624 Corinthian Drive, BAY FRONT, Stone Harbor, $5,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250685

370 83rd Street, East, Stone Harbor, $5,399,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250658

7749 Dune Drive, Avalon, $6,900,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250686

19 Heron Drive, Avalon, $7,399,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250695

106 120th Street, Stone Harbor, $8,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250656

160 73rd Street, Avalon, $9,250,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250678

Under Contract:

2927 Dune Drive, 1, Avalon, $2,249,990, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 243439

55 W 29th Street, Avalon, $3,550,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 243219

270 92nd Street, Stone Harbor, $4,399,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 241535

93 W 13th Street, Avalon, $4,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 242091

13 Pelican Drive, Avalon, $11,850,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 242277

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update March 5, 2025

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In life, everyone must choose a path…what’s yours?

THE WHITEBRIER RESTAURANT in Avalon has been purchased by the Union League, which will turn the restaurant into private space for its members to use during the summer season.  The Union League currently owns The Bungalow in Stone Harbor (formerly the Backyard restaurant) as well as the former Sand Barrens Golf Club in Swainton.  According to the Union League, about 2,500 of it’s members own a residence within 30 minutes of Avalon.

STONE HARBOR POINT is open to the public once again.  After being heavily damaged during two fall storms, access to the Point has been restored by Stone Harbor’s Public Works Department.  If you’ve never visited, Stone Harbor Point is a large natural area with a walking path, observation platform, and unspoiled views of the dunes, wetlands, ocean, and inlet that seem to stretch forever.

SPRING PROJECTS? START NOW!  Whether you’re readying your vacation home or your rental property for the upcoming season, start now!  Painting, carpet cleaning, spring cleaning, and landscaping should all be scheduled now to ensure completion before the season begins.  There are a few things that are often overlooked, but should be part of your spring maintenance plan:

Pest control: if you’re not already under a preventive maintenance contract, you may wish to consult with a pest control company to help prevent ants, spiders, and other bugs.

Weed control: weeds are dormant right now, but will “spring” to life in little more than a month.  If you have stone areas in your yard, annual weed control is a must.

HVAC service: don’t wait until the air conditioner quits on a 100 degree July day—have a spring maintenance tune up/check performed, and address any problems now.

Need a contractor recommendation?  As always, call or email me!

STRIPER FISHING SEASON opened on March 1st, and the first stripers will be hitting tables shortly as water temperatures reach 50 degrees.   Shallower sod banks and mud flats can hold fish in the spring, as the shallow water warms a bit faster than deep water.   Clams and other natural baits can work, along with plastic lures on jig heads for casting.  For expert advice on local fishing, visit Moran’s Dockside at the Avalon Sportfishing Center when they open later this spring.

SPRING FORWARD THIS WEEKEND!  Don’t forget to push your clocks forward by an hour Saturday night!  That’ll give us an extra hour of daylight Sunday evening, with the first 7pm sunset since last fall!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Shop-A-Holics.  Deep discounts at participating stores.  Thursday—Saturday, March 6th to 8th.
  • Hometown Reflections: Stories of Avalon’s Highfield Family.  Avalon History Center, Saturday, March 8th, 11am.
  • Bulk Trash Collection, Stone Harbor, Monday, March 10th, 7:30am to 3:30pm.
  • Wine Tasting at the Washington Inn:  Drop-in retail wine tasting—sip, swirl, and stock up.  Sample 6 wines for $30 per guest—which can be put toward your wine purchase!  Monday, March 10th, 5pm to 7pm.  Details: https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/wine-tasting-1
  • Stone Harbor Shiver Polar Plunge Weekend: 
    • Friday, March 14th:
      • Pre-Shiver Party at Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, 6pm to 9pm.  $35, pay at the door, includes Irish Buffet.  Cash bar, Shiver Auction, DJ, meet the 2024 Shiver King & Queen.
    • Saturday, March 15th:
      • 10am: Kegs & Eggs at Fred’s Tavern.
      • Noon: Parade leaves Fred’s for the Women’s Club Parking Lot.
      • 12:15-1pm: Shiver Showdown competition for “Best of” the Shiver categories.
      • Approximately 1:15pm: Head to the water’s edge and wait for the cannon to sound before you hit the chilly Atlantic Ocean. After Party back at Fred’s Tavern.
    • Register here.
  • Kid’s Event: Dog Care and Dog Training 101.  Geared toward kids ages 8 to 12.  Avalon Free Public Library, Saturday, March 15, 10am.
  • Cape May Beer Trail.  Three breweries, flight tastings, lunch. Saturday, March 15th.  Info and tickets here: https://cmmac.ticketapp.org/portal/product/237/events
  • St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Parade, North Wildwood.  Ceremony at 12 noon on the front steps of North Wildwood City Hall (9th & Atlantic Avenue), followed by a festive parade filled with Irish pride.  Parade will march north on Atlantic Avenue to Olde New Jersey Avenue.  Saturday, March 15th, 12 noon.
  • Somm’s Table Sustainable Winemaking at the Washington Inn.  Enjoy four half-glass pours paired with four canapes, alongside fellow wine enthusiasts.  Sunday, March 16th, 3pm.  For info and tickets visit: https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/somms-table-sustainable-winemaking
  • Roller Skating at Cape May Convention Hall.  Roller skating with available rentals.  Cape May Convention Hall, Fridays 4-6pm and 6:30-8:30pm; Saturdays & Sundays 1-3pm and 4-6pm, through March 16th.
  • Stone Harbor’s Sip & Shop Weekend.  Shop, sip, and sample your way around amazing shops, boutiques, spas, businesses, and restaurants!  All day, April 4th & 5th.
  • Stone Harbor Job Fair.  Visit with businesses looking for summer help; stop in the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce for a list of participating businesses.  Downtown Stone Harbor, Saturday, April 12th, 10am to 4pm.
New Listings:

8300 Second Avenue, 3, Stone Harbor, $1,399,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250573

318 83rd Street, 9, Stone Harbor, $2,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250542

267 35th Street, West, Avalon, $2,199,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250517

264 32nd Street, 264, Avalon, $2,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250547

353 W 39th Street, West, Avalon, $2,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250509

176 24th Street, Avalon, $3,795,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250596

273 52nd Street, Avalon, $5,389,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250541

1 103rd Street, Stone Harbor, $9,500,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250581

Under Contract:

7888 Dune Drive, 117, Avalon, $299,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250395

1123 Stone Harbor Boulevard, 1123, Stone Harbor Manor, $2,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250402

273 60th Street, Avalon, $2,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 243587

606 22nd Street, West, Avalon, $3,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 242462

276 103rd Street, Stone Harbor, $4,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250265

130 87th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,399,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 243386

Properties Sold:

276 13th Street, 276 13th, Avalon, $1,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 243198

287 14th Street, 3, Avalon, $1,150,000, SOLD MLS#: 250195

188 33rd Street, Avalon, $4,800,000, SOLD MLS#: 243128

285 58th Street, Avalon, $5,300,000, SOLD MLS#: 250059

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update February 28, 2025

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Lifeguard stands are lined up outside the Stone Harbor Beach Patrol building.  In a couple of months they’ll start appearing on the beaches.

BEACH TAGGER: THE QUINTESSENTIAL SUMMER JOB.  Avalon has posted a job notice for beach tag booth staff.  In addition to being a great sign that the summer season is drawing near, it’s a fun was to spend your summer!  If you are interested in the job, or know someone who is, check out the job description here: https://avalonboro.net/job-postings/

THUNDER OVER THE OCEAN:  Wildwood has announced that it will hold a new airshow over its beaches on September 5th & 6th.  Widely seen as a replacement for the Atlantic City Airshow, which has not been held the past couple of years, the Wildwood show will feature jet teams, but the US Air Force Thunderbirds or US Navy Blue Angels will not attend this year.  The city hopes the make the show an annual event.

THE SS UNITED STATES, the fastest cruise ship ever built, made her final transit down the Delaware River and through the Delaware Bay last Thursday.  Numerous charter and party vessels had booked trips so passengers could view the famous vessel as she passed between Cape May and Lewes, Delaware one last time, but the tug boat guiding the United States down the River and Bay made such good time that she passed by in the dark of night, very early last Thursday morning, well ahead of her predicted schedule.  Most vessels had cancelled their planned trips the night before.  The United States had spent the past three decades tied up at a Pier in Philadelphia, and had been visible from many locations along the Delaware River.  The SS United States Conservancy had hoped to restore or repurpose the ship, but it was not to be.  She’ll be towed to Mobile, Alabama, where she’ll be readied for sinking, then she’ll become an artificial reef off Okaloosa County, Florida.

FULL TIME TOLL COLLECTORS will soon be a thing of the past on Cape May County’s Ocean Drive bridges.  Effective April 1st, the bridges will collect tolls via EZPass, or via a bill mailed to drivers without it.  The drawbridges will still need to be opened for vessel traffic, so about a dozen former toll collectors will remain to handle that responsibility.  Many of Cape May County’s bridges are several decades old, and have undergone extensive maintenance and repair in recent years.  Some, such as the 96th Street Bridge in Stone Harbor are slated for replacement with a new drawbridge, while others, such as the Middle Thorofare Bridge, connecting the Wildwoods with Cape May, may eventually be replaced with fixed bridges high enough to accommodate vessel traffic without movable spans.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Atlantic City Boat Show.  Dozens of boats, boat dealers, vendors, displays, and seminars. Atlantic City Convention Center, February 26th to March 2nd.  For tickets and info visit  www.ACBoatShow.com
  • Shop-A-Holics.  Deep discounts at participating stores.  Thursday—Saturday, March 6th to 8th.
  • Stone Harbor Shiver Polar Plunge Weekend: 
    • Friday, March 14th:
      • Pre-Shiver Party at Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, 6pm to 9pm.  $35, pay at the door, includes Irish Buffet.  Cash bar, Shiver Auction, DJ, meet the 2024 Shiver King & Queen.
    • Saturday, March 15th:
      • 10am: Kegs & Eggs at Fred’s Tavern.
      • Noon: Parade leaves Fred’s for the Women’s Club Parking Lot.
      • 12:15-1pm: Shiver Showdown competition for “Best of” the Shiver categories.
      • Approximately 1:15pm: Head to the water’s edge and wait for the cannon to sound before you hit the chilly Atlantic Ocean. After Party back at Fred’s Tavern. Register here.
  • Cape May Beer Trail.  Three breweries, flight tastings, lunch. Saturday, March 15th.  Info and tickets here: https://cmmac.ticketapp.org/portal/product/237/events
  • Roller Skating at Cape May Convention Hall.  Roller skating with available rentals.  Cape May Convention Hall, Fridays 4-6pm and 6:30-8:30pm; Saturdays & Sundays 1-3pm and 4-6pm, through March 16th.
  • Stone Harbor’s Sip & Shop Weekend.  Shop, sip, and sample your way around amazing shops, boutiques, spas, businesses, and restaurants!  All day, April 4th & 5th.
New Listings:

10007 First Avenue, F, Stone Harbor, $599,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250465

173 33rd Street, 3, Avalon, $1,225,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250489

9102 3rd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $2,200,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250494

161 24th Street, Avalon, $2,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250457

285 78th Street, Avalon, $4,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250487

Under Contract:

7888 Dune Drive, 101, Avalon, $530,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250369

66 E 20th Street, #105, Avalon, $1,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250410

10801 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $2,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250037

262 55th Street, Avalon, $3,599,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250370

Properties Sold:

351 96th Street, 413, Stone Harbor, $999,999, SOLD MLS#: 243608

222 83rd Street, A, Stone Harbor, $1,300,000, SOLD MLS#: 250461

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