Snow accumulated on the beach and dunes during last week’s snowstorm.  The Avalon Fishing Pier is shown above.

MARKET STATS:  The number of active listings has continued to decline and is down 63% compared to last year.  Combined with strong purchase demand, there are limited choices in a variety of property categories.  For a detailed look at the market, see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report.

View The Latest Long & Foster Market Minute Report

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! SHOPAHOLICS WEEKEND is set for the weekend of March 11th-14th in Avalon.  Stay tuned for details and a list of participating stores!

RAILBIKING is a new way to use old train tracks while enjoying the scenery around them.  A railbiking experience is available right in Cape May, on the same rails that carried passengers to and from the shore a hundred years ago.  Railbikes can accommodate two or four passengers, who pedal themselves on the 4-mile 90-minute out-and-back trip.  Enjoy the foliage and wildlife along the tracks–be sure to bring a camera!  Find info and tickets here:  https://www.revrail.com/cape-may-nj

THE SPRINGFIELD INN and its famous carousel bar have been demolished to make way for a new restaurant at the site.  The venerable Sea Isle hang out will be replaced with The Point at Sea Isle City, a bar and restaurant that will mimic the establishment with the same name in Somers Point.   The new operation is expected to open this summer.

AVALON will participate in centralized dispatch services provided  by Cape May County beginning March 1st.  The move will save Avalon money and provide better service, according to Avalon Council President John McCorristin.  Stone Harbor has already joined the county dispatch system; Avalon’s five-year agreement with the county runs through February 2026.

WHAT’S YOUR PLAN FOR 2021?  Whatever you’re looking to achieve, I’m ready to help!  Please call or email me today!

 

New Listings:

2655 Dune Drive, B, Avalon, $699,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 210526

294 18th Street, Avalon, $2,875,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210569

Properties Under Contract:

7888 Dune Drive, 111, Avalon, $299,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210535

107 30th Street, Avalon, $749,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 204175

4351 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $1,695,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210465

272 74th Street, Avalon, $2,375,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 202640

126 110th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,650,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210133

226 119th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,739,499, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210403

455 24th Street, Avalon, $3,299,900, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210320

7429 Sunset Drive, Avalon, $3,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210396

Properties Sold:

9807 Second Avenue, 4, Stone Harbor, $547,000, SOLD MLS#: 204375

212 E. 25th Street, East, Avalon, $1,200,000, SOLD MLS#: 202740

8400 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $2,575,000, SOLD MLS#: 204572

10 E. 9th Street, Avalon, $2,700,000, SOLD MLS#: 203168

During last week’s nor’easter most of us were indoors to keep warm.  Not the US Coast Guard, shown here practicing maneuvers through heavy seas in order to qualify a new coxswain (helmsman).  Mariners of all kinds appreciate the fact that whenever they’re needed, the Coast Guard is ready to respond.

MURRAY WOLF has retired from his position as Captain of the Avalon Beach Patrol after 65 years.  Wolf first joined the beach patrol in 1955 at age 17 and became captain in 1967.  Wolf turned over the reins to his son, Matthew Wolf, who will now serve as Chief, and Ryan Black, who will serve as Captain.

PEOPLE PEOPLE of Stone Harbor suffered a two-alarm fire last week, causing damage to the store.  No one was injured in the fire, which was quickly extinguished by the Stone Harbor Fire Company with help from Avalon Fire Department and several other surrounding fire companies.

INTEREST RATES have increased a bit, according to Mike Mento of Prosperity Mortgage.  US Treasury debt has increased, and according to Mento, “the more debt, the higher rates must go to sell it.”  Although mortgage rates have increased slightly, Mento expects a slow upward trend, rather than a sharp upward turn.  From a historical perspective, mortgage rates are still amazingly affordable–less than 3% for 30-year fixed-rate loans, including both conforming and jumbo loan amounts.

SPRING DUNE GRASS PLANTING is just around the corner in Avalon.  Scheduled for April 17th at 8:30am with a rain date of April 18th, volunteers will receive a brief planting demonstration and specially designed tools to aid planting.  Dune grass is critical to stabilizing dunes, providing protection against erosion and storm damage.  To volunteer for dune grass planting, please call Chuck McDonnell at Community Hall at 609-967-3066 or Sue Keen at 609-967-5924.

EVER WONDER WHAT IT’S LIKE to fly one of the banner planes that cruise along the beach all summer?  From taking off to picking up the banner, to flying along the beach, this 5-minute video shows everything from a pilot’s-eye view.  You’ll really appreciate what banner plane pilots do the next time you see one overhead!  Catch the video here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx8zNJNEGg0

WHAT CAN I HELP YOU WITH?  Let me know what you need–I’m ready to help!  Whether you’re thinking about selling, or considering your first visit to Avalon & Stone Harbor, let me put my expertise to work for you!

New Listings:

429 Old Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $214,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 210474

9511 Sunset Drive, 401, Stone Harbor, $420,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210451

55 W. 32nd Street, 2B, Avalon, $925,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210438

213 33rd Street, East, Avalon, $1,399,500, ACTIVE MLS#: 210433

Properties Under Contract:

7929 Dune Drive, 215, Avalon, $415,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210270

29 E. 28th Street, 3, Avalon, $549,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210002

4351 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $1,695,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210465

86 W. 25th Street, Avalon, $2,499,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210284

226 119th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,739,499, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210403

227 120th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,999,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210023

4388 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $3,695,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 204387

Properties Sold:

451 21st Street, B, Avalon, $710,000, SOLD MLS#: 204105

675 21st Street, A, Avalon, $715,000, SOLD MLS#: 203640

220 85th Street, Front, Stone Harbor, $1,275,000, SOLD MLS#: 204069

325 99th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,295,000, SOLD MLS#: 204736

1226 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $1,740,000, SOLD MLS#: 203910

756 21st Street, East, Avalon, $2,175,000, SOLD MLS#: 202782

7792 Sunset Drive, Avalon, $4,877,000, SOLD MLS#: 201555

“Ghost tracks” are once again visible on Sunset Beach along Delaware Bay, as seen in this 2014 photo.  The Concrete Ship is visible in the background.  See below for more.

OUTDOOR DINING–HERE TO STAY?  Outdoor dining became a popular option during the pandemic, and many hope it’s here to stay.  Avalon is reviewing its outdoor dining guidelines with an eye toward improving them for the 2021 season.  Other beach towns are doing the same, hoping to help restaurants survive while retaining the popular option for patrons.

IN 2002, DUNE DRIVE underwent a major beautification project, with the addition of stamped concrete sidewalks, trees, and landscaping.  The former right of way was transformed from asphalt and concrete into an attractive, pedestrian friendly roadway with shade trees and colorful plantings.  Many of those original plantings are now in need of replacement, and the Borough of Avalon is planning to have the work substantially completed by Mother’s Day.  A presentation detailing the plans can be viewed here:  https://avalonboro.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1.22.2021-Dune-Dr-Planting-Council-Presentation.pdf

“GHOST TRACKS” on Sunset Beach along Delaware Bay have returned.  Having once served a sand mining plant, the long-abandoned tracks have been buried under beach sand for decades but have recently reappeared after wind and tides shifted some of the sand that obscured them.  The tracks run parallel to the Bay, and saltwater and time have taken their toll, but they remain remarkably intact a hundred years after they were laid down.  In 2014 the tracks appeared for the first time in recent memory, and large crowds visited to have a look, as shown in the November 2014 photo above.  Shifting sands have covered and uncovered the tracks several times since then.  If you head to Cape May to visit the area, follow Sunset Boulevard to the parking lot at the Bay, then walk northward along the beach.

Sunday’s fire at Castaway Cove in Ocean City was fought by several fire companies.  Photo from Marmora Fire Company.

A MAJOR FIRE erupted early Sunday morning at Castaway Cove on the Ocean City Boardwalk.  The flames were fanned by strong winds, and black smoke rising over the ocean could be seen for miles around.  After several hours, the Ocean City Fire Department brought the blaze under control with assistance from surrounding fire companies.  Castaway Cove suffered severe damage to its office and arcade areas, but management has emphatically stated they’ll rebuild and be open for the 2021 season.

DID THE CAPE MAY BUBBLE affect our local snowfall earlier this week?  Find out February 6th at 10am as meteorologist Joe Martucci hosts a Facebook Live presentation on the subject.  Martucci will describe the meteorology of our local area and separate fact from fiction.  You can find the presentation on Facebook here:  https://fb.me/e/3hVMxl6kN  (There is a $5.99 fee for the event.)

THE WEATHER’S COLD, THE MARKET’S HOT!  It may be cold outside, but our real estate market is hot!  Ready to buy or sell?  Please call or email me!
New Listings:

2090 Sixth Avenue, North, Avalon, $1,795,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210322

299 47th Street, Avalon, $1,800,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210388

226 119th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,739,499, ACTIVE MLS#: 210403

246 90th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210400

455 24th Street, Avalon, $3,299,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 210320

7429 Sunset Drive, Avalon, $3,795,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210396

8808 1st Avenue, Stone Harbor, $6,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210313

Properties Under Contract:

413 98th Street, Stone Harbor, $749,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 204520

9 Leonard Lane, Avalon Manor, $869,900, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210190

298 34th Street, Front, Avalon, $1,200,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210287

220 15th Street, Avalon, $1,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210281

2090 Sixth Avenue, South, Avalon, $1,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210323

311 80th Street, #7, Avalon, $1,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 204809

379 93rd Street, Stone Harbor, $2,395,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 203247

4029 Dune Drive, Avalon, $2,500,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210120

177 89th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210251

10 W. 14th Street, Avalon, $2,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210294

Properties Sold:

8001 Second Avenue, #409, Stone Harbor, $460,000, SOLD MLS#: 204005

9807 Second Avenue, #3, Stone Harbor, $540,000, SOLD MLS#: 204690

51 Channel Road, Avalon Manor, $999,500, SOLD MLS#: 203297

366 93rd Street, Stone Harbor, $1,300,000, SOLD MLS#: 204265

157 84th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,138,750, SOLD MLS#: 202456

9508 Sunset Drive, North & South, Stone Harbor, $2,150,000, SOLD MLS#: 202997

865 Avalon Avenue, Avalon, $3,500,000, SOLD MLS#: 189676

Avalon Elementary School 8th grader Cynthia Sakoulas won the annual beach tag art contest, and her artwork will appear on Avalon’s 2021 season beach tag.  Congratulations, Cynthia!

INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY DREDGING CONTINUES:  The Army Corps of Engineers announced that Barnegat Bay Dredging Company will begin dredging the ICW between buoys 419 and 421, near Nummy Island, behind Stone Harbor.  That work is set to begin this week, and dredge material will be pumped to Great Flats where it will become additional habitat for nesting birds.  That work will continue for two weeks.  Afterward the dredge will move to the area between channel markers 386 and 388 west of Avalon, pumping dredge material to Sturgeon Island, continuing a marsh restoration and enhancement project there.  That work will last about 4 weeks.

MORE SNOWY OWLS have been seen on and around local beaches in recent weeks.  The beautiful owls are mostly white with brown markings, and are native to the arctic, where they breed.  As with other wildlife, authorities caution that photos should be taken from a distance so as not to stress the owls by moving too close.

THE VARANGER, a Norwegian oil tanker, was torpedoed by a German submarine about 28 miles off the South Jersey coast according to a recent article at SeaIsleNews.com.  The anniversary of the January 25, 1942 sinking of the Varanger passed earlier this week.  Mike Monichetti, a Sea Isle local and owner of Mike’s Seafood, recalls his uncle, John Monichetti, telling him how he and his grandfather, Dewey Monichetti, spotted the fire and smoke after the Varanger was struck by the torpedo.  The pair were out fishing, but immediately proceeded toward the sinking tanker, and towed its lifeboats, loaded with crewmembers, back to Sea Isle.  Read the fascinating account here:  https://seaislenews.com/day-sea-isle-made-international-news/  By the way, if you’re an offshore fisherman, you may know the Varanger by a different name: the “28-Mile Wreck” is a well-known fishing destination today.

CURIOUS ABOUT THE WIND FARM that will be built about 15 miles off Atlantic City, but couldn’t make the earlier informational meetings?  If so, you can view all kinds of information about the Ocean Wind project, and even see renderings of what the wind farm will look like from numerous points along the beach.  Avalon’s 9th Street jetty will be about 18 miles from the nearest turbine, while Stone Harbor’s beaches will be about 21 miles from the nearest turbine.  In both cases, the turbines will be visible just above the horizon on clear days.  To view the project, click here:  https://vmr.vhb.com/v/lVjKD7JeqBb    To view the renderings, select presentation “A,” and then advance to 20:00 for the view from Avalon; the Stone Harbor view follows shortly thereafter.  As more wind farms are proposed and discussed, concerns about shipping & navigation, commercial & recreational fishing, birds & environmental impact, and their visibility from shore have brought a variety of constituencies into the conversation.

IF YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT A VACATION RENTAL, now is the time!  Rentals are booking quickly, so call or email me to get started.  If you’re a property owner, you might be pleasantly surprised at what your property can generate in rentals.  Did you know that you can rent out your property up to two weeks tax free?  If you’d like to cover some expenses, or just put a little extra cash in your pocket, please call or email me!

New Listings:

7929 Dune Drive, #215, Avalon, $415,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210270

298 34th Street, Front, Avalon, $1,200,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210287

220 15th Street, Avalon, $1,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210281

86 W. 25th Street, Avalon, $2,499,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210284

177 89th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210251

10 W. 14th Street, Avalon, $2,795,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210294

4607 5th Avenue, Avalon, $4,250,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210225

Properties Under Contract:

667 22nd Street, Avalon, $625,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 204443

234 21st Street, Unit 102, Avalon, $699,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 203479

630 21st Street, 2nd Floor, Avalon, $799,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210228

274 26th Street, East, Avalon, $1,299,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210215

302 84th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,489,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210257

280 85th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,549,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 204499

66 W. 18th Street, Avalon, $1,950,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 201835

486 20th Street, Avalon, $2,349,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210181

6903 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $2,425,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210146

261 66th Street, Avalon, $2,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 204340

158 10th Street, Avalon, $2,950,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210150

188 39th Street, Avalon, $3,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 204070

38 Pelican Drive S., Avalon, $8,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210304

Properties Sold:

10206 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, $1,629,000, SOLD MLS#: 204614

19 W. 19th Street, Avalon, $3,500,000, SOLD MLS#: 204546

Liz Cartwright saw this seal while walking on Avalon’s beach last week.  Thanks for sharing, Liz!

RECORD TOURISM NUMBERS were achieved in Cape May County in September and October, according to an article in the Press of Atlantic City this past weekend.  After a stunning drop in occupancy tax revenue during the spring and early summer months, September figures were up by 17.3% and October figures were up by 6.5%.  Occupancy tax collections help measure overnight stays in hotels.  Vacation rentals in privately owned properties are not included, but those numbers have been widely reported to have been strong from July through October.

MARKET STATS:  The number of contracts written, and the number of closings, were both up in December 2020 compared to a year ago.  The number of active listings declined further, as the median sale price rose to $2,470,000.  For a detailed look at the market, see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report below.

View The Latest Long & Foster Market Minute Report  |  Download/Print PDF

SEALS have made appearances on our beaches in recent weeks, to the delight of those that spot them while walking on the beach.  The Marine Mammal Stranding Center urges those who see the creatures not to approach too closely, as it could cause stress to the animals, because they may be seeking rest after a long journey.  Watch from a distance with binoculars, and take pictures with a telephoto lens.  If you post photos, the MMSC recommends not posting the animal’s location, to prevent crowds from forming.

STONE HARBOR BEACH REPORT:  Stone Harbor has released its annual report on the condition of its beaches.  Based on surveys completed in October, the 21-page report details the movement of sand since the replenishment effort that took place in 2017, and shows the profiles of numerous beaches year-by-year.  To view the beach report click here:  https://stoneharbornj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/SH_2020_annual_report-on-BEACHES.pdf

THE CAPE MAY BUBBLE:  Ever heard the term?  It’s often used to describe weather patterns over Cape May County that differ from the rest of South Jersey (such as rain in Cape May County while the rest of South Jersey gets snow.)  Meteorologist Joe Martucci will host a Facebook Live presentation on February 6th at 10am titled The Cape May Bubble–Is It For Real?  Martucci says he’ll show us what’s fact, what’s fiction, and how the area’s meteorology works.  Find Joe Martucci’s event page here:  https://www.facebook.com/JoeMartWx/events/?ref=page_internal  (There’s a $3.99 fee to view the February 6th presentation.)

IT’S COLD NOW…but in four short months Memorial Day, and the rest of the summer season, will be just around the corner!  Whether you need to plan a week’s vacation, or arrange for a permanent stay here at the beach, now is the time!  Call or email me so we can get started.

 

New Listings:

9 Leonard Lane, Avalon Manor, $869,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 210190

274 26th Street East, Avalon, $1,299,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210215

486 20th Street, Avalon, $2,349,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210181

6903 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $2,425,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210146

4029 Dune Drive, Avalon, $2,500,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210120

158 10th Street, Avalon, $2,950,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210150

10804 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $3,395,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210167

10553 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210178

Properties Under Contract:

7800 Dune Drive, Unit 205, Avalon, $282,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 204281

177 80th Street, #103, Avalon, $410,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210144

8001 Second Avenue, #205, Stone Harbor, $649,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210125

C-47 Weber Court, Stone Harbor, $729,900, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 204755

8931 Second Avenue, #3, Stone Harbor, $750,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210076

243 80th Street, Avalon, $979,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 204455

2188 Fifth Avenue, Avalon, $1,395,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210193

2004 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $2,800,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 203544

9200 First Avenue, Stone Harbor, $3,575,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 204465

Properties Sold:

7888 Dune Drive, #104, Avalon, $252,000, SOLD MLS#: 202119

17 Seabreeze Lane, Avalon Manor, $575,000, SOLD MLS#: 200692

1116 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor Manor, $1,075,000, SOLD MLS#: 202930

3618 Dune Drive, Avalon, $1,910,000, SOLD MLS#: 203978

415 98th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,300,000, SOLD MLS#: 202805

1369 First Avenue, Avalon, $3,250,000, SOLD MLS#: 204514

7698 Dune Drive, Avalon, $2,900,000, SOLD MLS#: 158501

140 77th Street, Avalon, $3,200,000, SOLD MLS#: 140279

2448 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $3,895,000, SOLD MLS#: 203187

135 77th Street, Avalon, $3,900,000, SOLD MLS#: 173832

On this breezy, late fall day the beach was empty–but full of beauty!

MORE ON THE 2021 MARKET OUTLOOK:  While 2020 was an incredibly challenging year, real estate turned out to be a bright spot. Despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, homeownership rates rose to 67.4% in the third quarter, up from 64.8% the same period in 2019.  In our local area, demand for vacation homes within easy driving distance helped fuel the Avalon-Stone Harbor market.  The same held true with regard to vacation rentals–after initial restrictions eased, the rental market boomed, with weekly vacation rentals lasting well beyond the traditional Labor Day end of the summer season.

The fundamentals are in place for a continued strong housing market in 2021, particularly with expectations that mortgage rates will remain around 3%. Here are a few more of our predictions for the year ahead:

• Home prices will rise. The law of supply and demand will drive prices higher, with 5% to 6% increases predicted on average.
• Affordability will remain mostly positive. Low mortgage rates will offset rising prices, increasing the number of households who can afford to buy a home.
• Inventory challenges will continue. While builders are expected to construct homes at a faster pace in 2021, there’s still a gap between demand and supply for new and existing homes.
• Increased teleworking will influence housing. People will continue to work from home, affecting where they’re shopping for homes and what they’re looking for in those properties.
• Vacation home markets will stay hot. In 2020, homeowners with rising equity and investors with high stock market profits drove a spike in demand for homes in coastal markets, which will continue next year.
• Technology remains critical. Virtual tours, remote closings and video conferencing kept real estate moving in 2020, and virtual buying and selling will continue to lead the way in 2021.

Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, rent, or invest in real estate in 2021, I can help!  Let me put my expertise to work for you!

REMEMBER JACK’S PLACE?  The old Avalon favorite stood at 36th Street and Ocean Drive for years, before meeting its demise a couple of years ago.  Prior to Jack’s, The Black Eagle and Gallagher’s Pub stood in the same spot.  Now you can reminisce about all three as you take a virtual tour of the Avalon History Museum’s new display, dedicated to the three establishments.  The virtual tour takes place Thursday, January 21st at 6pm.  Sign up here:  https://www.avalonfreelibrary.org/events/virtual-exhibit-opening-last-call-36th-and-ocean

ATLANTIC BRANT, the maritime geese often seen in New Jersey, will be tagged at Stone Harbor’s 80th Street recreation field.  Cannon nets will be used to temporarily capture the birds, and although they sound like gunshots, there is no danger to the birds or to the public.  In addition to leg bands, some brant will be fitted with solar powered GPS units to record their migratory track between coastal locations in New Jersey and New York, and their breeding area in the Canadian Arctic.  This fascinating video describes the tagging process as well as the migration of the brant:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jZwXsbAL5w&feature=youtu.be

RIPARIAN CLAIMS are the little-known claims that can affect land that is, or was, flowed by tidal water.  In coastal areas, it’s not unusual for riparian claims to affect properties on or near the bay, but they can even affect land-locked properties blocks away from current waterways if they were built where a tidal stream once used to flow, or if tidal areas were filled in decades ago.  Riparian claims are generally settled with the State of New Jersey, but often after lengthy delays.  Now, a petition is circulating seeking to limit the claim process to 90 days–much shorter than the one- to two-year process currently in place.  The Cape May County Herald recently ran a great article on the subject, here: https://www.capemaycountyherald.com/news/article_223ef7c8-4f93-11eb-a416-3f83a58d7e7d.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share

If you have a riparian claim on your property (or if you’re not certain that you don’t have one) please contact me.  I can put you in touch with experts in the title, survey, and legal fields who can help you with the situation.

AVALON COMMUNITY HALL is currently being used as a vaccination center for health care workers and first responders.  Vaccinations are administered by the Cape May County Department of Health, following state guidelines.  Eventually Community Hall is likely to be used as a vaccination clinic for the general public.

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New Listings:

8931 Second Avenue, #3, Stone Harbor, $750,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210076

223 117th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,350,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210099

2 & 4 90th Street, Stone Harbor, $13,900,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210106

Properties Under Contract:

253 107th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,850,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 203722

10017 Corinthian Drive, Stone Harbor, $2,250,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 204217

273 77th Street, Avalon, $2,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 202796

10705 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $2,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 203310

Properties Sold:

224 96th Street, Stone Harbor, $654,000, SOLD MLS#: 190370

150 96th Street, Unit #3, Stone Harbor, $721,250, SOLD MLS#: 202822

6498 Ocean Drive, A, Avalon, $949,000, SOLD MLS#: 204266

156 17th Street, Avalon, $2,525,000, SOLD MLS#: 204256

141 65th Street, Avalon, $7,750,000, SOLD MLS#: 202663