Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update July 29, 2021

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Top: A great crowd gathered at 81st Street & the bay to watch the Stone Harbor Yacht Club’s Festival of Lights Parade last Saturday evening, while enjoying food trucks, music, and a wine & beer garden.  Bottom: Donna Marie Piazza Strug posted this photo collage on Facebook showing many of the boats that participated in the parade. (Great photos, Donna!)  Watch a short video clip on Facebook here: https://fb.watch/704Rdu6_O7/

A US COAST GUARD RESCUE took place 69 miles southeast of Cape May on Sunday during strong winds and rough seas.  Seven people were rescued from a 40-foot sport fishing vessel as seas reportedly approached 10-feet.   Watch video footage of the rescue here: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/807891/coast-guard-rescues-7-sport-fishing-boat-beset-weather

LOCAL ARTIST AND WRITER MONICA ZANE is a National Indie Excellence book award recipient for “Rudy Doesn’t Like Roger.”  Zane wrote the children’s book and included 37 illustrations and has been named as a finalist in the juvenile fiction category.  Monica’s artwork is magnificent–check out both her book and her artwork on her website at https://monicazaneartshop.com/  or stop by her studio at 37th Street & Ocean Drive in Avalon.


John Favano, The Ringfinder!

YOU LOST IT?  HE’LL FIND IT!  John Favano is known locally as The Ringfinder, and rightly so.  Favano is usually the one that gets the call when someone has lost their wedding ring in the sand on a local beach.  Using his metal detecting equipment Favano performs a grid search of the area and often comes up with the lost item.  He’s located numerous lost items on local beaches this summer, including rings, necklaces, and watches.  If you’ve lost a ring or other metal object, contact John!  You can find him here: https://theringfinders.com/John.Favano/

GOTTA DO IT: OFF-ISLAND TREATS!  Everybody has their on-island favorites, but Cape May County is blessed with many off-island treats as well!  Here are a variety of favorites to check out when you’re looking for nearby options to escape the crowds, or to try while on your way to or from the shore!

  • Mama Mia’s, 4 Roosevelt Boulevard, Marmora.  Excellent dine-in Italian cuisine, as well as takeout.  Reservations required for dine-in.
  • Giuseppes Gourmet, 108 Route 50, Seaville.  Great takeout ranging from pizza and hoagies to gourmet entrees.
  • Tuckahoe Ice Cream, 1971 Route 50, Tuckahoe.  Ice cream cones, milkshakes, and sundaes!
  • Frog Hollow Donuts, 104 Route 50.  Donuts and cinnamon buns Wednesday through Sunday.
  • Dino’s Diner, 33 Route 50, Seaville.  Breafast, lunch, and dinner options all day long.
  • Woodland Village, 1943 Route 9, Clermont.  An eclectic mix of shops featuring treats, bagels, clothing, toys, and more.
  • Avalon Golf Club, 1510 Route 9, Cape May Court House.  Play golf or have lunch overlooking the course.
  • Cape May County Zoo, 707 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House.  An incredible collection of animals including zebras, bears, monkeys, birds, elk, and bison.  It’s free! (Donations are greatly appreciated!
  • The Bellevue Tavern, 9 South Main Street, Cape May Court House.  Local bar & tavern with great sandwiches and entrees.
  • Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Route 9, Cape May.  Collection of historic buildings that bring Cape May County history to life.
  • Naval Air Station Wildwood Museum, at Cape May Airport.  Historic Hangar #1 houses a collection of vintage aircraft including a Grumman F-14 Tomcat.
  • Flight Deck Diner, Cape May Airport.  Enjoy breakfast or lunch at the airport, and maybe see a landing or takeoff!
  • Five West Pub, 3729 Bayshore Road, North Cape May.  Burgers, brick oven pizza, entrees, and craft beers.  Outside seating is dog friendly, too!
  • Harpoons on the Bay, 91 Beach Drive, North Cape May.  Great bar fare, across the street from the Delaware Bay.
  • Sunset Beach & The Grille, 502 Sunset Boulevard, Cape May.  Picnic table-style dining as you watch the sun set over the concrete ship & Delaware Bay.

Have a favorite Cape May County spot, off-island or on-island?  Please let me know what it is!

WHAT CAN I HELP YOU WITH?  Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, need a contractor referral, or simply have a question, please call or email me!

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update July 22, 2021

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Stone Harbor’s Festival of Lights Boat Parade takes place Saturday night.  Boats of all sizes and types will feature lights, music, decorations, and costumes.  See below for details.

MARKET STATS: 13 sales occurred during the month of June, limited by tight inventory, while the median sale price jumped to $2,875,000.  For a detailed look at the market see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute Report, below.


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AVALON NOW OFFERS LIVE STREAMING of its Borough Council meetings via Zoom.  Avalon previously used a telephone call-in system allowing remote users to listen to council meetings, but no video feed was available.  The new Zoom system was set up in response to numerous requests, and last week’s meeting was the first to be broadcast; recorded videos of council meetings will be posted to the Borough website.

EMERGENCY DREDGING OF PRINCETON HARBOR was approved by Avalon Borough Council in response to shoaling at the westerly end of the harbor near the end of 21st Street, making navigation difficult.  A $158,750 contract awarded to Trident Marine Piling of Longport calls for the removal of approximately 1,150 cubic yards of hard sand that has accumulated in the waterway.  Actual dredging is expected to begin this week.

IT’S A BIRD…IT’S A PLANE?  A banner plane made an emergency landing on the Route 52 Causeway just outside Ocean City after engine trouble occurred.  Upon first experiencing the trouble the pilot jettisoned the banner and headed for the Ocean City Airport, but upon seeing a break in summer traffic on the westbound causeway, the 18-year-old pilot brought the aircraft down for a safe emergency landing, with no injuries and no damage to the aircraft.  Needless to say, the sight of an airplane parked on the roadway caused quite a stir!

GOTTA DO IT: FRESH LOCAL SEAFOOD!  Nothing says “seashore” better than locally caught seafood freshly prepared for dinner!  Unless you’ve caught your own “catch of the day,” a visit to a local seafood store is the next best thing.  Whether you want to pick crabs, grill a tuna steak, bake flounder filets stuffed with crab meat, or steam some clams,  there are many local options.  Here are some recommendations:

  • Sylvester’s Fish Market and Restaurant, 503 21st Street, Avalon
  • Avalon Seafood & Produce Market, 2909 Ocean Drive, Avalon
  • Capt’n Chucky’s Crab Cake Co., 3011 Dune Drive, Avalon
  • Back Bay Seafood, 8305 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
  • Donna’s Place and Fish Market, 10700 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
  • Bayside Seafood, 631 Stone Harbor Boulevard, Cape May Court House
  • Matthews Seafood Market, 206 West Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House
  • Mike’s Seafood, 4222 Park Road, Sea Isle City
  • Carmen’s Seafood Restaurant, 343 43rd Place, Sea Isle City
  • Marie’s Seafood, 4304 Park Road, Sea Isle City
  • Rick’s Seafood House, 435 West Spruce Avenue, North Wildwood

SANTA WILL BE IN STONE HARBOR THIS WEEKEND, taking a break from the North Pole.  Beginning Thursday, July 22nd, Santa will make nearly two dozen appearances at local restaurants, shops, and events.  Keep an eye out for the Big Guy.  For the first time ever, t-shirts commemorating his Stone Harbor vacation will be available for $20 at the Stone Harbor Welcome Center at 212 96th Street, while supplies last.

STONE HARBOR FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS BOAT PARADE!  Save Saturday night for some fun on the water, as Stone Harbor’s Festival of Lights Boat Parade kicks off at 8pm.  Lighted, decorated boats will depart the Stone Harbor Yacht Club heading for Stone Harbor’s southernmost waterfront, then parade northward through all basins, concluding at the 81st Street Municipal Marina.  Boats will feature a variety of lights, costumes, decorations, music, and dancing; docks decorated with lights and music are expected along the way.  Even if you can’t get out on the water to participate in the parade, you can watch it from any street-end bulkhead or take in a panoramic view of the bay and all parading boats at the Festival of Lights Viewing Party at the 81st Street Municipal Marina, while enjoying food trucks, music, and a wine & beer garden.  Bring your own chairs–the Viewing Party runs from 6:30pm to 9:30pm!

 

New Listings:

7929 Dune Drive, 110, Avalon, $439,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212590

280 28th Street, North, Avalon, $1,450,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212612

245 34th Street, 245, Avalon, $1,499,999, ACTIVE MLS#: 212597

325 7th Street, Avalon, $1,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212581

250 24th Street, West, Avalon, $1,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212582

239 29th Street, West, Avalon, $2,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212584

573 21st Street, Avalon, $3,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212532

178 37th Street, Avalon, $3,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212621

4388 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $4,250,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212564

Properties Under Contract:

463 Avalon Blvd., Avalon Manor, $199,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 189806

7800 Dune Drive, 130, Avalon, $305,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 211388

177 80th Street, 305, Avalon, $872,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212445

279 54th Street, Avalon, $1,999,900, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 211617

237 29th Street, East Side, Avalon, $2,099,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212267

222 87th Street, B, Stone Harbor, $2,399,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212403

9619 Seng Place, Stone Harbor, $2,799,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 211906

Properties Sold:

7929 Dune Drive, 211, Avalon, $425,000, SOLD MLS#: 211807

243 102nd Street, East Side, Stone Harbor, $1,550,000, SOLD MLS#: 212029

327 88th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,400,000, SOLD MLS#: 210976

268 25th Street, Avalon, $2,549,000, SOLD MLS#: 210918

257 70th Street, Avalon, $3,595,000, SOLD MLS#: 211796

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update July 15, 2021

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Fishing is a great hobby to share with your kids.  Check below for some ideas on how to “take a kid fishing!”

JITNEY SERVICE RETURNED to the island this past week, after a hiatus last year.  The popular service resumed on Friday, July 9th, and will run 6pm-2am, Thursdays through Sundays for the balance of the summer.  The Jitneys will run their predetermined route through Avalon and Stone Harbor, with a $3 fare per ride.  If you’d like to prepurchase tickets or learn more about the Jitney, download the “Jitney Surfer” app for your phone.  Avoid parking hassles and traffic–take the Jitney!

SEVEN MILE INNOVATION LAB: Have you spotted a new metal platform in the back bay waters while boating?  Seven of them have appeared in various locations behind Seven Mile Island, as part of a US Army Corps of Engineers project to improved dredging and marsh restoration techniques.  The State of New Jersey and The Wetlands Institute are partners in the Innovation Lab.  The platforms are being used by researchers to study waterways, shallow tidal flats, and wetlands, and to monitor recent dredging and marsh restoration projects.  Boaters, kayakers, and others are asked to stay clear of the platforms to avoid disrupting data collection.

AVALON’S BEACHES AND BOARDWALK will close during the overnight hours until further notice as part of an executive order by Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi.  According to Pahliughi the order will “provide our local police department with the necessary authority to disperse large groups of individuals who are congregating in unmanageable numbers on public property which often results in unsafe and disruptive behavior.”  Recently the beach and boardwalk have experienced vandalism, excessive litter, and debris during the overnight hours.

THE NEXT TIME you drive into Sea Isle City take note of the 38 palm trees lining both sides JFK Boulevard.  40 palm trees–including two for Excursion Park–were purchased and planted at the beginning of the summer to provide a cheerful greeting for anyone visiting town.  The palm trees are not expected to survive the winter, as they don’t tolerate frost, but have already put many smiles on faces of those seeing them in the city’s gateway.  Sea Isle City has said it plans to replace the trees during the winter.

GOTTA DO IT: TAKE A KID FISHING!  It’s a generations-old pastime as American as “mom, baseball, and apple pie!”  Take a kid fishing and teach him or her how to bait a hook, tie a knot, or clean a catch.  It’s a lifelong hobby that’s enjoyable and rewarding whether you’re 6 or 106!  Here are some local options, whether you’re looking to buy bait & tackle, rent a small boat, fish aboard a large party boat in the ocean, or head to the deep aboard a private offshore charter:

IT’S JULY 15TH!  Make sure you make time for your “Summer Bucket List” items!  Make time to make memories!
New Listings:

177 80th Street, 305, Avalon, $872,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212445

263 103rd Street, East, Stone Harbor, $1,500,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212507

266 42nd Street, Avalon, $1,795,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212494

169 18th Street, Avalon, $2,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212503

50 E. 15th Street, Avalon, $4,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212448

Properties Under Contract:

7800 Dune Drive, 327, Avalon, $290,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 187677

7888 Dune Drive, 112, Avalon, $299,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 189702

279 26th Street, West, Avalon, $2,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212416

148 8th Street, Avalon, $2,450,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212452

4169 Dune Drive, Avalon, $2,700,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 203515

10911 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $2,840,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 211427

618 22nd Street, West, Avalon, $2,895,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212476

310 70th Street, Avalon, $4,250,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212330

498 7th Street, Avalon, $5,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212145

Properties Sold:

7888 Dune Drive, 324, Avalon, $394,000, SOLD MLS#: 211761

7929 Dune Drive, 211, Avalon, $425,000, SOLD MLS#: 211807

532 21st Street, 532, Avalon, $950,000, SOLD MLS#: 211523

257 70th Street, Avalon, $3,595,000, SOLD MLS#: 211796

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update July 8, 2021

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Old Glory waved over the bay as fireworks were launched from a barge off the beach Sunday evening.

WHAT A WEEKEND!  Even a questionable weather forecast couldn’t keep the crowds away!  By all accounts, Seven Mile Island was packed over the holiday weekend, with local business owners declaring the weekend a success.  Grey skies eventually gave way to sunshine and seabreezes, which kept the crowd here on the island through the whole three-day weekend.  Sunday evening fireworks displays in both Avalon and Stone Harbor were enjoyed from vantage points all over the island!

SOMETIMES IT’S EASIER to let someone else worry about it…If you’re looking for the ultimate in stress-free vacationing, why not let the Beach Setup Guy take care of hauling your beach chairs to the sand and setting them up for you?  While you’re at it, you can schedule dog walking services with Surf Dog Walking–meaning you’re free to go to the beach while Rover gets his exercise elsewhere!  Check them out at www.BeachSetupGuy.com and www.SurfDogWalking.com.

UNEXPECTED SHOALING has occurred in Avalon’s Pennsylvania Harbor near the end of 21st Street.  The Borough of Avalon will take steps to perform emergency dredging in the area.  Meanwhile boaters should be aware of the shoaling and use caution in the area.

GOTTA DO IT:  LOCAL BREWERIES!  A number of local craft beer makers operate in Cape May County and produce a variety of award-winning beers.  Whether you prefer to taste different brews at each brewery, or take some home to enjoy later, here are some local favorites:

REMINDER: STONE HARBOR TRASH & RECYCLING collection is still once per week, instead of the usual twice per week in the summer, due to a labor shortage.  A trash & recycling drop off point is located between 80th Street & 81st Streets in the Municipal Marina parking lot on Saturdays from 8am to 4pm.   Stone Harbor rental property owners: make sure you have enough trash & recycling containers to last a week–or purchase more if you don’t.

PSA:  SLOW DOWN, IT’S CROWDED!  Yes, it’s that time of year when the beaches, sidewalks, streets, and parking lots are full of people.  For everyone’s sake, slow down, especially if you’re behind the wheel of an automobile.  Allow a few extra minutes when travelling around the island.  Better yet, roll down the windows and enjoy the salt air during your ride!

 

New Listings:

210 82nd Street, #1, Stone Harbor, $1,549,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212388

455 21st Street, Avalon, $1,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212394

279 26th Street, West, Avalon, $2,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212416

222 87th Street, B, Stone Harbor, $2,399,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212403

7688 Dune Drive, Avalon, $4,600,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212343

50 E. 10th Street, Avalon, $5,250,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212393

5609 Dune Drive, Avalon, $13,900,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212401

Properties Under Contract:

1539 Dune Drive, Avalon, $1,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212348

265 100th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,699,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 211823

9011 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $2,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212151

7789 Dune Drive, Avalon, $2,600,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212303

692 22nd Street, West, Avalon, $2,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212136

1169 Avalon Avenue, Avalon, $2,850,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 211747

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

365 96th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,450,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212357

4128 Bayberry Road, Avalon, $3,500,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 203514

888 First Avenue, Avalon, $3,695,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 211913

589 Sunrise Drive, Avalon, $3,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212421

25 E. 11th Street, Avalon, $4,199,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 203860

20 94th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,999,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 211806

111 119th Street, Stone Harbor, $6,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 211358

Properties Sold:

259 29th Street, Avalon, $1,995,000, SOLD MLS#: 203999

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

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update July 1, 2021

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Ahhh!  This beautiful sunrise was captured by Amy Jordan on a morning beach walk. Thanks for sharing, Amy!

INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND!  There are lots of fun activities and fireworks planned for Independence Weekend.  Details are here:

  • Avalon Boat Parade, from Avalon Yacht Club through Cornell Harbor, Pennsylvania Harbor, and Princeton Harbor, Saturday, July 3rd, 4pm.
  • Bay Atlantic Symphony Concert, Surfside Park, Avalon, Sunday, July 4th, 7:30pm.
  • Fireworks, 30th Street Beach, Avalon, music simulcast on WCZT 98.7FM The Coast, Sunday, July 4th, at dusk.
  • Fireworks, 95th Street Beach, Stone Harbor, Sunday, July 4th, at dusk.
  • Fireworks, 50th Street Beach, Sea Isle City, Sunday, July 4th, 9pm.
  • Fireworks, Clarence Davies Sports Complex, Middle Township, Sunday, July 4th, around 9pm.
  • Fireworks, in front of Congress Hall, Cape May, Sunday, July 4th, 9:15pm.
  • Fireworks, Pine Avenue & the beach, Wildwood, Sunday, July 4th, 10pm.

A RECORD YEAR FOR CAPE MAY COUNTY TOURISM is expected according to a recent article by the Atlantic City Press.  The county’s first quarter occupancy tax receipts show that overnight stays were up 12.7% over 2019, a year in which tourism revenue reached a record $6.9 billion.  “All indicators are telling us that 2021 will be a good year,” said County Commissioner Director Gerald Thornton.

AVALONMAPS.COM is a site you’ll want to check out if you’re interested in how Avalon looked many years ago.  Avalon resident Dave Mackey has compiled a number of vintage maps of Avalon and Cape May County, offering a detailed look at Avalon’s development–as well as proposed developments that didn’t happen.  Prints are available and make great accent pieces for your home or office!  Visit www.AvalonMaps.com.

MARABELLA’S FAMILY RESTAURANT of Stone Harbor celebrates its 50th season, having first opened its doors in 1972.  Mom Marabella first created menu items from recipes she learned from her Neapolitan mother and grandmother; today her son Angelo creates dishes based on one of his Mom’s maxims:  Very Fresh, Very Festive, Very Reasonable and Very Italian!  Marabella’s is located at 9426 Third Avenue.  Check out their menu here: www.marabellasfamilyrestaurant.com/menu

GOTTA DO IT!  My new “Gotta Do It!” series will run throughout the summer and will feature a different “Gotta Do It!” activity each week.

This week, WATCH A SUNSET OVER THE BAY!  There’s no better way to cap off a great day at the shore than to watch the sun go down, enjoying Mother Nature’s last display of color!  Catch a bayfront sunset at any of these locations:

  • Avalon: 8th Street fishing pier; 21st Street gazebo; Avalon Bay Park Marina (53rd Street) ; 80th Street bulkhead.
  • Stone Harbor: 81st Street bulkhead; 83rd Street Fishing Pier; 99th Street bulkhead; 110th Street bulkhead; 114th Street bulkhead.
  • Sea Isle City: 59th Street Pier; 80th Street & Roberts Avenue.

Have a favorite location for watching sunsets?  Let me know where it is!  Have a favorite “Gotta Do It!” shore activity?  I’d like to hear about it!

PLAN AHEAD: STONE HARBOR FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS boat parade.  Mark your calendars for the evening of Saturday, July 24th.  Details to follow!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!  Take time to celebrate our many freedoms with your family & friends!

New Listings:

237 29th Street, East Side, Avalon, $2,099,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212267

155 97 Street, Stone Harbor, $2,379,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212327

7789 Dune Drive, Avalon, $2,600,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212303

310 70th Street, Avalon, $4,250,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212330

120 40th Street, Avalon, $7,900,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212261

Properties Under Contract:

29 Seabreeze Lane, Avalon Manor, $1,249,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210756

279 54th Street, Avalon, $1,999,900, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 211617

109 24th Street, Avalon, $2,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 211184

694 22nd Street, East, Avalon, $2,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212137

10010 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $3,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212243

130 107th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,199,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212273

119 106th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,750,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212242

860 21st Street, Avalon, $3,900,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212172

4813 Fourth Avenue, Avalon, $3,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212319

Properties Sold:

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

76 W. 18th Street, Avalon, $2,700,000, SOLD MLS#: 203977

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update June 24, 2021

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A Seven Mile Island house portrait by Lisa Cunningham.

HOUSE PORTRAITS are a wonderful way to capture the charm, fun, and memories of your seashore home.  Lisa Cunningham’s work makes a great gift–hang your house portrait at home, or in the office as a conversation starter!  Visit www.lisacunninghamfineart.com for more info!

STONE HARBOR’S SUMMER TRASH COLLECTION remains at one pick up per week for residential properties, instead of the usual two, due to a labor shortage.  Stone Harbor property owners–especially rental property owners–may want to purchase extra trash and recycling containers to provide enough capacity to make it through the week.  On Saturdays homeowners may drop off trash and recycling at the Municipal Marina lot between 80th & 81st Streets, between the hours of 8am and 4pm.


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MARKET STATS:  Sales have remained about even with this time last year, while the number of active listings is down more than 50%.  For a detailed look at the market see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report above.

NEED SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT FOR YOUR PALATE?  Here are a couple of things to try:  Croce’s To Go is opening at 67th Street & Ocean Drive, specializing in pasta & Italian dishes, plus catering.  For seafood lovers check out Bayside Seafood Company’s Dock-to-Door delivery service.  If you’re too busy having fun to make it to their store on Stone Harbor Boulevard, they’ll deliver fresh seafood right to your door.  Place an order at https://www.baysideseafoodco.com/dock-to-door

IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING SELLING, CALL ME.  Let’s take advantage of tight inventory and place your property on the market now, with closing to occur in the fall.  Capitalize on strong demand–and still enjoy the summer!

THE CAPE MAY-LEWES FERRY is updating its Marine Master Plan.  Data gathering and system analysis are underway, and future vessel requirements will eventually be determined.  The ferry has operated since 1964 and provides daily service across the Delaware Bay.  Check out the master plan here:  www.cmlf.com/marine-master-plan  To view ferry schedules or book fares visit www.CMLF.com

NEXT WEEK: Stay tuned for a full list of July 4th events and celebrations!

New Listings:

10010 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $3,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212243

119 106th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,750,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212242

860 21st Street, Avalon, $3,900,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212172

10605 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,095,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212206

Properties Under Contract:

136 Meadowview Drive, Avalon Manor, $1,150,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 201055

2422 Fourth Avenue, West Unit, Avalon, $1,999,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212174

171 25th Street, Avalon, $2,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212117

227 107th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,395,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212188

327 88th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,750,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210976

10804 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $3,200,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210167

4327 Fifth Avenue, Avalon, $4,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212012

Properties Sold:

7900 Dune Drive, 210, Avalon, $307,000, SOLD MLS#: 211296

7604 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $1,691,500, SOLD MLS#: 211629

12110 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $5,000,000, SOLD MLS#: 211328

197 64th Street, Avalon, $6,700,000, SOLD MLS#: 211069

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