Avalon’s Arts & Seafood Festival takes place this weekend!  See below for details!

IS THIS YOUR FAVORITE FALL WEEKEND?  Maybe it should be!  The upcoming weekend is three days for most, and brings with it a number of fall favorites here in Avalon and Stone Harbor.  Kick it off with Stone Harbor’s Fall Restaurant week beginning Thursday evening at participating restaurants.  Saturday brings Avalon’s Arts & Seafood Festival at Surfside Park, offering local seafood, arts, music, hayrides on the beach, livestreamed football games, and a host of family activities.  But save time for a visit to Stone Harbor’s Classic & Vintage Car Show on 96^th Street.  The annual show brings a variety of beautiful and interesting vehicles.  Add a walk on the beach, island shopping, and dinner at a local restaurant to make it the perfect fall weekend!

AVALON BEACHES continue to receive sand as replenishment work continues.  To date, more than 660,000 cubic yards of sand have been placed on north-end beaches.  Work is occurring between 15^th and 17^th Streets, which are currently closed.  18^th to 23^rd Street beach paths are currently closed as well due to severe erosion from the nor’easter two weeks ago, but those beaches will be replenished as part of the project.  All other beaches are open to the public.

TIME TO PREP FOR COLDER WEATHER.  While we still have lots of fall to enjoy, it’s time to make sure your property is ready for cold weather when it arrives.  Call your pool company, landscaper, plumber, or contractor now to schedule winterization services for outdoor water lines, irrigation systems, pools, and unheated spaces.   Need a recommendation for a service provider?  Call or email me.

LIFE IS SHORT, BUY THE BEACH HOUSE!  There’s no better way to ensure family memories that last a lifetime!  Whether you’re interested in a modest shore property to purchase for rental income, or looking for a second home big enough to accommodate the whole family, let’s talk.  We can discuss your objectives and then get started!

Check out Stone Harbor’s Classic & Vintage Car Show on Saturday!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Fall Restaurant Weekend-Stone Harbor.  Special menus and pricing at participating restaurants in Stone Harbor.  Thursday—Sunday, October 8th through 11th.
• Avalon Arts & Seafood Festival.  Fresh, local seafood, live music, artisan craft and décor vendors, hayrides on the beach, plus live streaming football and beverages..  Surfside Park, Saturday, October 10th, 10am to 5pm.
• Stone Harbor Classic & Vintage Car Show. 96th Street, Saturday, October 10th, 10am to 1pm.  Car parade takes place after the show.
• Striper Fishing Time.  Captain Kodi Segich presents an insider’s guide to mastering the local striped bass fishery.  Avalon Free Public Library, Saturday, October 10th, 11am.
• Brothers In Wine.  Fine food, exceptional wines, and a little friendly competition.  The Washington Inn & Wine Bar, Sunday, October 18th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Details here: https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/brothers-in-wine
• Bulk Trash Collection—Stone Harbor.  Monday, October 19th.
• Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep.  Avalon & Stone Harbor, Saturday, October 24th, 9am. Register here: https://cleanoceanaction.org/be-the-solution-to-ocean-pollution
• Fall Dune Grass Planting.  Volunteers meet at Community Hall for a planting demonstration efore heading over to the beach.  Saturday, October 24th, 8:30am to 10:30am.  Rain date October 25th.
• Boo at the Zoo.  Costume contest, spooky performance, live animal presentation.  Cape May County Zoo, Saturday, October 24th, 10am to 2pm.
• 7 Mile Island Halloween Trick or Treat.  October 31st, 2026.  Stone Harbor and Avalon property owners may register to be on the Trick or Treat route. Register by October 22nd at  https://stoneharborrecreation.com/trick-or-treat-halloween-house-registration/

New Listings:

317 83rd Street, Unit #4, Stone Harbor, $1,130,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262806

351 96th Street, # 101 @ Stone Harbor Waterfront Club, Stone Harbor, $1,279,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262809

440 21st Street, South Unit, Avalon, $1,395,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262841

9600 First Avenue, 8, Stone Harbor, $2,350,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262833

20 Meadowview Lane, Avalon Manor, $2,699,990, ACTIVE MLS#: 262776

8900 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, $3,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262813

264 41 Street, Avalon, $3,945,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262859

5765 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $4,600,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262858

4303 Dune Drive, Avalon, $9,250,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262792

Under Contract:

1114 Stone Harbor Boulevard, 107, Stone Harbor Manor, $1,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262750

1758 Avalon Avenue, Avalon, $3,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262614

140 87th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,095,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262446

8527 3rd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,250,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262383

179 32nd Street, Avalon, $4,945,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 253412

Properties Sold:

7800 Dune Drive, 216, Avalon, $385,000, SOLD MLS#: 261568

923 Stone Harbor Boulevard, West, Stone Harbor Manor, $2,199,900, SOLD MLS#: 260499

223 29th Street, East, Avalon, $2,295,000, SOLD MLS#: 261854

259 99th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,999,999, SOLD MLS#: 260823

289 65th Street, West, Avalon, $3,370,000, SOLD MLS#: 261760

56 W 13th Street, Avalon, $2,970,000, SOLD MLS#: 261923

759 Third Avenue, Avalon, $3,500,000, SOLD MLS#: 262257

929 Dune Drive, Avalon, $4,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 261344

92 E 23rd Street, Avalon, $6,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 260512

135 7th Street, Avalon, $6,500,000, SOLD MLS#: 260879

235 122nd Street, Stone Harbor, $6,995,000, SOLD MLS#: 261649

After being moved to safe waters to ride out the nor’easter, the dredge returned to Townsend’s Inlet (left); a view from the 8^th Street jetty, looking south toward 9^th Street (middle); a view from 88^th Street, looking south (right). Sand loss was significant in some areas.

LAST WEEKEND’S NOR’EASTER caused beach erosion and tidal flooding on Seven Mile Island along with many other locations along the coast.  Northeast winds began last Monday and built throughout the week, “stacking” successive high tides atop one another, coinciding with a full moon late in the week.  By the weekend tide height forecasts had been increased and ultimately resulted in the highest flooding seen since Sandy in 2012.  At times standing water made some local roads impassable; the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge was closed to traffic during the highest tides due to wave action; the 96^th Street bridge was closed twice due to flooding on 96^th Street.  Many ground-level stores in the Avalon and Stone Harbor business districts had water inside.  Beaches along the length of the island suffered erosion, losing significant portions of beach in some areas.

FORTUNATELY…There’s always a bright side, and in this case, flooding did not match Sandy levels; many of the homes that were at low elevations during Sandy have since been raised or replaced; beaches and dunes did their job protecting the island and its homes from further damage.  All roads and bridges have reopened, and storm debris is being cleaned up.

AVALON’S BEACH REPLENISHMENT WORK resumed Monday evening after being paused for several days so the dredge could be moved to a safe location to ride out the storm.  A progress meeting is expected this week, so I’ll have a further update next week.

NEED ME TO CHECK ON YOUR HOUSE?  If you’re not able to check your shore property, please reach out.   I’ll be happy to stop by and let you know if anything needs attention.

TOWNSEND’S INLET BRIDGE: The increasing difficulty of navigating through the Townsend’s Inlet drawbridge remains on the minds of local officials, as sand from the southern tip of Sea Isle City creeps further into the inlet, making passage through the drawbridge span a real challenge.  The situation is perhaps best summed up this way: despite local, state, and federal entities all having an interest in a safe, functioning inlet, none is specifically tasked with managing it.  Thus, officials from Avalon and Sea Isle City have stepped up and have expressed interest in having the sand in front of the bridge dredged—preferably while the dredge is still nearby working on beach replenishment.  Funding and permitting are two major challenges, as always, along with a very tight timeframe—the dredge’s departure is anticipated sometime around October 15th, when it will conclude work on the Avalon beach project and head to Stone Harbor.  Bringing it back at a later date would add significant cost to the potential bridge dredging project.

MEANWHILE, THE MARKET IS MOVING—four more properties have been placed under contract this week.  Ready to buy or sell?  Stay focused, and call or email me!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Somm’s Table: Winery Sixteen 600.  The Washington Inn & Wine Bar, Sunday, October 4th, 3pm to 4pm.  Details here: https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/somms-table-winery-sixteen-600
• Special Bulk Trash Collection—Avalon.  Place bulk trash curbside by 7am.
• The Life of Teddy Roosevelt. Stone Harbor Library, Monday, October 5th, 5:30pm to 7:30pm.  Register here: https://cmcl.org/events?r=range&start=2026-10-30
• Fall Restaurant Weekend-Stone Harbor.  At participating restaurants in Stone Harbor.  Thursday—Sunday, October 8th through 11th.
• Avalon Arts & Seafood Festival.  Surfside Park, Saturday, October 10th, 10am to 5pm.
• Striper Fishing Time.  Captain Kodi Segich presents an insider’s guide to mastering the local striped bass fishery.  Avalon Free Public Library, Saturday, October 10th, 11am.
• Stone Harbor Classic & Vintage Car Show. 96th Street, Saturday, October 10th, 10am to 1pm.  Car parade takes place after the show.
• Brothers In Wine.  Fine food, exceptional wines, and a little friendly competition.  The Washington Inn & Wine Bar, Sunday, October 18th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Details here: https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/brothers-in-wine
• Bulk Trash Collection—Stone Harbor.  Monday, October 19th.
• Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep.  Avalon & Stone Harbor, Saturday, October 24th, 9am. Register here: https://cleanoceanaction.org/be-the-solution-to-ocean-pollution
• Fall Dune Grass Planting.  Volunteers meet at Community Hall for a planting demonstration efore heading over to the beach.  Saturday, October 24th, 8:30am to 10:30am.  Rain date October 25th.
• Boo at the Zoo.  Costume contest, spooky performance, live animal presentation.  Cape May County Zoo, Saturday, October 24th, 10am to 2pm.
• 7 Mile Island Halloween Trick or Treat.  October 31st, 2026.  Stone Harbor and Avalon property owners may register to be on the Trick or Treat route. Register by October 22nd at  https://stoneharborrecreation.com/trick-or-treat-halloween-house-registration/

New Listings:

239 96th Street, Unit G, Stone Harbor, $999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262711

1114 Stone harbor Boulevard, 107, Stone Harbor Manor, $1,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262750

168 98th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262755

84 E 19th Street, Avalon, $6,750,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262734

Under Contract:

254 96th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,350,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262300

401 24th Street, 1st Floor, Avalon, $1,850,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261153

9600 First Avenue, 11, Stone Harbor, $2,499,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262598

89 W 35th Street, Avalon, $8,900,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262435

Properties Sold:

55 W 32nd Street, C-2B, Avalon, $1,200,000, SOLD MLS#: 260257

513 21st Street, Avalon, $1,380,000, SOLD MLS#: 262289

3030 Ocean Drive, N, Avalon, $2,200,000, SOLD MLS#: 261401

262 110th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,600,000, SOLD MLS#: 261195

237 26th Street, 237, Avalon, $3,050,000, SOLD MLS#: 261930

214 60th Street, Avalon, $4,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 262197

10108 1st Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,600,000, SOLD MLS#: 260615

120 113th Street, Stone Harbor, $5,200,000, SOLD MLS#: 252779

4320 Fourth Avenue, Avalon, $8,800,000, SOLD MLS#: 261883

A lone beach walker enjoys a strong breeze and frothy ocean waves earlier this week!

TUESDAY, THE FIRST DAY OF FALL, marked a pause to our beautiful fall weather as an early nor’easter began affecting the area.  Rain, northeast winds, and heavy seas moved into the area and are expected for the rest of the week.  By Tuesday, winds had reached 25 to 30mph with 6- to 9-foot seas.

AVALON’S BEACH REPLENISHMENT WORK is more than 50% completed, but the project had to be temporarily suspended due to rough sea conditions.  More than 500,000 cubic yards of sand have been placed on north-end beaches, completing the work from 14^th Street northward.  The dredge, which has been moved to safer waters until this week’s nor’easter moves out of the area, will resume work from 14^th Street southward when it returns to Townsend’s Inlet.

WANT TO BE NOTIFIED in the event of a storm, tidal flooding, or other emergency that might affect the island or your property?  Both Stone Harbor and Avalon offer reverse 9-1-1 notification systems.  Simply add your contact information and your local address to receive emergency notifications.

• Avalon: https://avalonboro.net/911-2/
• Stone Harbor: https://stoneharbornj.org/emergency-notification-system/

MARKET STATS: August home sales were strong in Avalon and Stone Harbor, but year-to-date sales are down compared to last year.  While purchase demand has been down slightly, so has available inventory, leaving a balanced market, with roughly five months of inventory available.  For a detailed look at the market see the latest Long & Foster Market Report:

• Avalon:  https://reports.longandfoster.com/r?boundary=5ea463bdda2e325e445ccbe3
• Stone Harbor: https://reports.longandfoster.com/r?boundary=5ea463bdda2e325e445ccbe3

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Demystifying Monarch Migration.  Presented by the NJ Audubon.  Stone Harbor Library, Thursday, September 24th, 6pm to 7pm.  Please register here: https://cmcl.org/event/15907966
• Savor en Blanc.  Dress in white for live music, dancing, and fun with friends on 96th Street.  Reserve your table at the Welcome Center at 212 96th Street.  Saturday, September 25th.
• Irish Fall Festival.  Music, food, fun.  North Wildwood, Friday to Sunday, September 25th to 27th.
• Savor September Festival.  Food vendors, breweries and wineries, live music, artisans.  96th Street, Saturday, September 26th, 11am to 7pm.
• Somm’s Table: Winery Sixteen 600.  The Washington Inn & Wine Bar, Sunday, October 4th, 3pm to 4pm.  Details here: https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/somms-table-winery-sixteen-600
• The Life of Teddy Roosevelt. Stone Harbor Library, Monday, October 5th, 5:30pm to 7:30pm.  Register here: https://cmcl.org/events?r=range&start=2026-10-30
• Avalon Arts & Seafood Festival.  Surfside Park, Saturday, October 10th, 2026.
• Stone Harbor Classic & Vintage Car Show. 96th Street, Saturday, October 10th, 10am to 1pm.  Car parade takes place after the show.
• Brothers In Wine.  Fine food, exceptional wines, and a little friendly competition.  The Washington Inn & Wine Bar, Sunday, October 18th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Details here: https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/brothers-in-wine
• Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep.  Saturday, October 24th, 9am.
• Boo at the Zoo.  Costume contest, spooky performance, live animal presentation.  Cape May County Zoo, Saturday, October 24th, 10am to 2pm.
• 7 Mile Island Halloween Trick or Treat.  October 31st, 2026.  Stone Harbor and Avalon property owners may register to be on the Trick or Treat route. Register by October 22nd at  https://stoneharborrecreation.com/trick-or-treat-halloween-house-registration/

New Listings:

432 Old Avalon Blvd, Avalon Manor, $3,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262657

314 111th Street, Stone Harbor, $5,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262691

Under Contract:

8201 3rd Avenue, Unit 24, Stone Harbor, $1,450,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 252760

356 E 39th Street, East, Avalon, $1,949,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262305

923 Stone Harbor Boulevard, West, Stone Harbor Manor, $2,199,900, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 260499

56 W 13th Street, Avalon, $3,395,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261923

2425 Harbor Avenue, 2425, Avalon, $3,475,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262450

1105 Stone Harbor Boulevard, Stone Harbor Manor, $4,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262077

130 74th Street, Avalon, $14,999,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262281

Properties Sold:

220 85th Street, Front, Stone Harbor, $2,150,000, SOLD MLS#: 262016

281 68th Street, #B (East), Avalon, $2,150,000, SOLD MLS#: 261609

2048 Ocean Drive, 2048, Avalon, $2,300,000, SOLD MLS#: 262198

314 111th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,385,000, SOLD MLS#: 261327

237 26th Street, 237, Avalon, $3,050,000, SOLD MLS#: 261930

9214 2nd Ave, Stone Harbor, $3,700,000, SOLD MLS#: 250867

135 110th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,595,000, SOLD MLS#: 261742

107 116th Street, Stone Harbor, $6,000,000, SOLD MLS#: 260234

103 116th Street, Stone Harbor, $10,000,000, SOLD MLS#: 260228

Norfolk Dredging is pumping sand 24/7 onto Avalon’s north end beaches.  Sand is being pulled from Townsends Inlet.  Photo courtesy of Borough of Avalon. 

MORE THAN 200,000 cubic yards of sand have been placed on Avalon’s north end beaches near 13^th and 14^th Streets.  Sand pumping continues, with work moving toward 9^th Street.  Once sand is fully placed at the northern limit of the project, sand pumping will return to the 14^th Street area and begin moving southward to 25th Street.   Temporary closures occur in the immediate vicinity of the work, and reopen as the work zone moves.

THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE has moved to a temporary location so that the Salt Marsh Trail can be elevated and improved.  Work is scheduled to begin in October.  A new building has been proposed at the site, to replace the existing building which is more than 50 years old.  Design plans call for the new building to be elevated to protect against flooding, while increasing space for education and programming.  In the interim The Wetlands Institute will operate from the New Jersey Coastal Conservation Center at 600 North Delsea Drive in Cape May Court House, including its education programs and Tidepool Shop.  The Institute will continue providing public programming and education programs from the NJCCC, including opening to the public for standard fall/winter weekend hours of 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturdays and Sundays, beginning Saturday, November 7th, and offering school field trips, homeschool classes for the 2026/2027 school year, and scout programs.

FALL ACTIVITIES ARE HERE! This weekend alone you’ll find an air show, a boat show, and a car show on the calendar!  See my Upcoming Events list below for more!

REMEMBERING 9/11: Both Avalon and Stone Harbor will observe September 11th.  Avalon will hold a Remembrance Ceremony at Veteran’s Plaza at 8:30am, while Stone Harbor plans a Quiet Reflection at Freedom Park, adjacent to the firehouse at 9am.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Sunset Cruise aboard American Star.  Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center, South Jersey Marina, Cape May.  Raffles, 50/50, Cash Bar.  Benefits Family Promise of Cape May County.  Thursday, September 10th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Tickets: www.familypromisecmc.org/events
• Atlantic City In-Water Boat Show.  Golden Nugget, Farley State Marina, September 10th-13th, 10am to 6pm.
• Avalon End-of-Summer Shop Hop.  End-of-season discounts on clothing, shoes, apparel, accessories, home décor, and more.  Avalon business district, Friday, September 11th-Sunday, September 13th.
• September 11th Remembrance Ceremony.  Veterans Plaza, Friday, September 11th, 8:30am.
• 9/11 Memorial Quiet Reflection.  Freedom Park, adjacent to Stone Harbor Firehouse.  Friday, September 11th, 9am.
• Wildwood Air Show.  Featuring US Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team, a Cold War MiG-17F, NJ Air National Guard’s 177 Fighter Wing F-16 flyby, and a P-51 Mustang.  Saturday & Sunday, September 12th & 13th, 12 noon to 3pm.  Show info here: https://thewildwoodsairshow.com/
• Avalon Cars & Coffee. Bring your classic, antique, muscle or exotic car, and your own coffee.  Surfside Park, Sunday, September 13th, 8:30am to 10:30am.
• Somm’s Table: Northern Rhone vs. Southern Rhone.  The Washington Inn & Wine Bar, Sunday, September 13th, 3pm to 4pm.  Reserve a table here: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=12772&experienceId=781683&modal=true&dateTime=2026-08-13T19%3A00%3A00&experienceEnhancements=true&partySize=2
• Bulk Trash Pick-Up, Stone Harbor.  Monday, September 14th; place items curbside up to 72 hours prior.  No construction debris, hazardous waste, paint, or propane will be collected.
• Caviar & Cocktails Endless Summer Soiree.  The Washington Inn & Wine Bar, Monday, September 14th, 8pm to 11pm.  Info & reservations here: https://www.washingtoninn.com/the801collection/caviarandcocktails
• Drop-In Flu Shot Clinic.  Acme Pharmacy will provide flu shots free with most insurances (bring ID and insurance card.)  Avalon Free Public Library, Saturday, September 19th, 12pm to 3pm.
• NJ Firefighters Convention Parade.  New Jersey Avenue from Cresse Avenue in Wildwood north to 21st Avenue.  Saturday, September 19th, 2pm.
• Savor en Blanc.  Dress in white for live music, dancing, and fun with friends on 96th Street.  Reserve your table at the Welcome Center at 212 96th Street.  Saturday, September 25th.
• The Fabulous Greaseband.  Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, September 19th, 7pm.
• Savor September Festival.  Food vendors, breweries and wineries, live music, artisans.  96th Street, Saturday, September 26th, 11am to 7pm.

New Listings:

2023 Dune Drive, Avalon, $1,599,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 262495

6762 Ocean Drive, 6762, Avalon, $3,350,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262451

2425 Harbor Avenue, 2425, Avalon, $3,475,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262450

133 27th Street, Avalon, $3,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262444

158 69th Street, Avalon, $13,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262490

Properties Sold:

2108 Dune Drive, Avalon, $6,500,000, SOLD MLS#: 261210

AJ Meerwald, New Jersey’s tall ship, glides back toward her berth at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal after a late-summer sail.  AJ Meerwald sails several times weekly from Cape May through September 27th.

AHHH…SEPTEMBER!  It’s a little less crowded, and the pace is a little slower…but everything is still open, the ocean is still warm, and the weather is beautiful! Locals and visitors alike often refer to September as “the best month at the shore!”

IT’S LOCAL SUMMER! After a busy, fast paced summer season, September marks the start of “local summer”—a chance for those of us living and working here to steal a few moments of relaxation.  Sometimes it’s a visit to the beach after work, a morning ride on the boat, or a visit to a favorite restaurant.  Why not join us?  Want to book a fall getaway?  Browse www.LFVacations.com to find your fall retreat!

DREDGE EQUIPMENT has arrived in Avalon and set-up work has begun.  Pipes are being laid both in the water and on the beach, equipment is staged on the beach, and work vessels have been active in Townsend’s Inlet.  Some beach paths and sections of beach have been closed temporarily as equipment is moved or connected; closed areas will reopen as soon as it’s safe to do so.   Look for actual sand pumping to begin this week.

TOWNSENDS INLET was the subject of a CBS News Philadelphia report, as the growing beach on the Sea Isle side of the bridge has made it difficult for vessels to navigate the drawbridge when they leave or enter the inlet.  The drawbridge, which raises to allow passage of larger power vessels and sailboats, used to be near the center of the inlet, but migrating beach sand has crept closer and closer to the navigation channel.  Wind and tidal currents add to the challenge, making for a white-knuckle experience for large vessels.  CBS report and interview features Captain Irv Hurd of the Miss Avalon who describes the challenge of navigating the channel.  Read the report and watch the video here:  https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/townsends-inlet-sea-isle-city-new-jersey-concerns/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Thursdays at Surfside: BOSTYX.  Surfside Park, Thursday, September 3rd, 7pm to 9pm.
• AirFest at US Naval Air Station Wildwood Museum.  Vintage aircraft, fly ins, displays, antique military vehicles, live music, food vendors, kids activities.  Naval Air Station Wildwood (at Cape May County Airport), Thursday, September 3rd through Sunday, September 6th.  Info and tickets here: https://usnasw.org/airfest/
• Sunset Cruise aboard American Star.  Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center, South Jersey Marina, Cape May.  Raffles, 50/50, Cash Bar.  Benefits Family Promise of Cape May County.  Thursday, September 10th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Tickets: www.familypromisecmc.org/events
• Atlantic City In-Water Boat Show.  Golden Nugget, Farley State Marina, September 10th-13th, 10am to 6pm.
• Avalon End-of-Summer Shop Hop.  End-of-season discounts on clothing, shoes, apparel, accessories, home décor, and more.  Avalon business district, Friday, September 11th-Sunday, September 13th.
• September 11th Remembrance Ceremony.  Veterans Plaza, Friday, September 11th, 8:30pm.
• Wildwood Air Show.  Featuring US Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team, a Cold War MiG-17F, NJ Air National Guard’s 177 Fighter Wing F-16 flyby, and a P-51 Mustang.  Saturday & Sunday, September 12th & 13th, 12 noon to 3pm.  Show info here: https://thewildwoodsairshow.com/
• Somm’s Table: Northern Rhone vs. Southern Rhone.  The Washington Inn & Wine Bar, Sunday, September 13th, 3pm to 4pm.  Reserve a table here: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=12772&experienceId=781683&modal=true&dateTime=2026-08-13T19%3A00%3A00&experienceEnhancements=true&partySize=2
• Bulk Trash Pick-Up, Stone Harbor.  Monday, September 14th; place items curbside up to 72 hours prior.  No construction debris, hazardous waste, paint, or propane will be collected.
• Drop-In Flu Shot Clinic.  Acme Pharmacy will provide flu shots free with most insurances (bring ID and insurance card.)  Avalon Free Public Library, Saturday, September 19th, 12pm to 3pm.
• Savor September Festival.  Food vendors, breweries and wineries, live music, artisans.  96th Street, Saturday, September 26th, 11am to 7pm.

New Listings:

9903 Second Avenue, Unit 1 – Front, Stone Harbor, $1,799,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262422

9903 Second Avenue, Unit 2 – Rear, Stone Harbor, $1,799,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262423

66 E 20th Street, Unit 203, Avalon, $2,200,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262431

606 22nd Street, East, Avalon, $3,395,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262385

9903 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $3,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262421

8527 3rd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,250,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262383

9724 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $5,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262396

3028 Avalon Avenue, Avalon, $7,900,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262434

89 W 35th Street, Avalon, $8,900,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262435

9700 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $9,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262397

19 Heron Drive, Avalon, $16,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262393

Under Contract:

29 E 28th Street, 6, Avalon, $789,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262353

2048 Ocean Drive, 2048, Avalon, $2,395,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262198

3030 Ocean Drive, N, Avalon, $2,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261401

237 26th Street, 237, Avalon, $3,050,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261930

56 W 13th Street, Avalon, $3,395,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261923

929 Dune Drive, Avalon, $4,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261344

9835 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $8,700,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261642

Properties Sold:

378 83rd Street, C0008 – Boat Slip, Stone Harbor, $100,000, SOLD MLS#: 261644

54 W 19th Street, Avalon, $3,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 261448

2328 Ocean Drive, 2328, Avalon, $3,850,000, SOLD MLS#: 261992

319 110th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,195,000, SOLD MLS#: 261695

188 33rd Street, Avalon, $5,300,000, SOLD MLS#: 261939

25 E 18th Street, Avalon, $5,600,000, SOLD MLS#: 261322

An unusual view of the beach!  This photo was captured by Father Gormley of St. Brendan the Navigator during the recent Wedding of the Sea ceremony.  (Photo courtesy of St. Brendan the Navigator/Facebook.)

LOOK FOR DREDGE EQUIPMENT to begin mobilizing this week.  With Strathmere’s beach replenishment project concluding, the start of Avalon’s project is now imminent.  Avalon’s beaches will remain open during the replenishment project, with temporary rolling closures occurring in the immediate vicinity of the work zone.  When Avalon’s project concludes, the dredge and equipment will move to Stone Harbor to begin that project.

WE’VE GOT LOTS OF SUMMER LEFT!  Yes, the end of August is drawing near, and the kids are headed back to school…but don’t give up on summer just yet!  The weather remains beautiful, the ocean water is warm, and the fun continues.  Make sure you get here for a fun weekend or a week-long escape!

LABOR DAY WEEKEND brings back the annual AirFest at Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum.  It’s a must-do for any fan of aviation or military history, and includes four days of aircraft displays, daily fly ins, military vehicles and fire trucks, food trucks, vendors, and live music.  Naval Air Station Wildwood Museum is located at the Cape May County Airport, and is easy to access!  More info and tickets here: https://usnasw.org/airfest/

PLANNING FOR 2027! Yes, there’s a lot more of Summer 2026 to enjoy, but it’s already time to plan for 2027.  Whether you need a week at the beach, or want to make it a permanent vacation, let’s discuss your plans! Property sellers—if you are contemplating selling, we should discuss your goals and formulate a strategy to achieve them.  Buyers—why not look for the perfect property when others aren’t? Rental property owners, now is the time to get me your 2027 rates—we’re already booking 2027 rentals.  Call or email me anytime to discuss!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Thursdays at Surfside: Johnny Folsom 4.  Surfside Park, Thursday, August 27th, 7pm.
• Merchant’s Day Sidewalk Sale, Stone Harbor Shopping District, Saturday, August 29th, 9am to 7pm. (Moved from August 22nd due to rain.)
• Cape May String Band.  Cape May County Park & Zoo—Bandstand Stage.  Saturday, August 29th, 2pm to 3:30pm.
• Jersey Cape Festival of Fine Craft. Stone Harbor Recreation Field (81st Street), Saturday & Sunday, August 29th & 30th.
• Thursdays at Surfside: BOSTYX.  Surfside Park, Thursday, September 3rd, 7pm to 9pm.
• AirFest at US Naval Air Station Wildwood Museum.  Vintage aircraft, fly ins, displays, antique military vehicles, live music, food vendors, kids activities.  Naval Air Station Wildwood (at Cape May County Airport), Thursday, September 3rd through Sunday, September 6th.  Info and tickets here: https://usnasw.org/airfest/
• Sunset Cruise aboard American Star.  Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center, South Jersey Marina, Cape May.  Raffles, 50/50, Cash Bar.  Benefits Family Promise of Cape May County.  Thursday, September 10th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Tickets: www.familypromisecmc.org/events
• Avalon End-of-Summer Shop Hop.  End-of-season discounts on clothing, shoes, apparel, accessories, home décor, and more.  Avalon business district, Friday, September 11th-Sunday, September 13th.
• September 11th Remembrance Ceremony.  Veterans Plaza, Friday, September 11th, 8:30pm.
• Somm’s Table: Northern Rhone vs. Southern Rhone.  The Washington Inn & Wine Bar, Sunday, September 13th, 3pm to 4pm.  Reserve a table here: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=12772&experienceId=781683&modal=true&dateTime=2026-08-13T19%3A00%3A00&experienceEnhancements=true&partySize=2

Weekly Activities:

• Every Sunday:  Stone Harbor Farmer’s Market, Water Tower Plaza, Sundays, 8am to 12 noon.
• Every Wednesday: Dune Walks with The Wetlands Institute.  Learn about Avalon’s high dunes and how they protect the island.  48th Street Beach Path, Wednesdays through September 2nd, 9:30am. Suggested cost of $3 per person.
• Every Thursday: Thursdays at Surfside Concert Series.  Thursdays, 7pm to 9pm, through September 3rd.
• Every Friday: Friday Nights at Surfside Park.  Character shows, DJ, dancing, face painting, balloon art, and more.  Fridays, 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Daily Activities:

• Every Day: Salt Marsh Safari, Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor Boulevard.  Info here: https://wetlandsinstitute.org/events/event-calendar/

New Listings:

254 96th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,350,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262300

399 24th Street, First Floor, Avalon, $1,775,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262302

356 E 39th Street, East, Avalon, $1,949,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262305

228 56th Street, Avalon, $3,499,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262284

179 27th Street, Avalon, $5,249,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262318

25 100th Street, Stone Harbor, $12,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262336

130 74th Street, Avalon, $14,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262281

Under Contract:

7800 Dune Drive, 216, Avalon, $399,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261568

C-59 Weber Court, Stone Harbor, $1,100,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262265

55 W 32nd Street, C-2B, Avalon, $1,225,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 260257

513 21st Street, Avalon, $1,390,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262289

4108 Dune, Avalon, $3,200,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262332

25 W 9th Street, Avalon, $3,450,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261055

214 68th Street, Avalon, $3,499,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262261

188 33rd Street, Avalon, $5,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261939

120 113th Street, Stone Harbor, $5,500,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 252779

92 E 23rd Street, Avalon, $6,499,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 260512

11501 Paradise Drive, Stone Harbor, $9,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261513

Properties Sold:

189 11th Street, Avalon, $2,800,000, SOLD MLS#: 261472

145 112th Street, Stone Harbor, $7,350,000, SOLD MLS#: 260320

7508 Sunset Drive, Avalon, $10,250,000, SOLD MLS#: 261840