Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update May 4, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

Properties Under Contract:

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

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

Properties Sold:

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

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

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

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

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update April 27, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Properties Under Contract:

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

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

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

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

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

Properties Sold:

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

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

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

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update April 20, 2023

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

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

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

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

Properties Under Contract:

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

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

Properties Sold:

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

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update April 13, 2023

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Brand new, and ready for you!  Stone Harbor’s 101st Street pavilion was completely rebuilt during the off season.  The next time you visit the island, stop by to enjoy the shade, the sea breeze, and a panoramic view of the ocean and dunes!
55-INCH STRIPER CAUGHT!  Stripers have shown up in local waters, and while both “shorts” and “keepers” are being caught, a 55-inch fish was the talk among local fishers this week.  The huge striper was caught and released in the Delaware Bay, and according to the Atlantic City Press, it swam away.  Perhaps it will be caught again someday!
NO MORE STONE HARBOR FIRE SIREN:  Remember the days of hearing the borough-wide fire siren sound, and stepping out of the house or off the deck to see if you could spot fire trucks and see where they were headed?  As of last week, those days are a memory–Stone Harbor’s fire siren will no longer be activated for fire calls; instead, it will only be used for Emergency Management purposes.  The siren will be tested on the first Wednesday of the month between noon and 1pm.
PROPERTY OWNERS—Be sure you understand the new requirements for trash and recycling carts, which go into effect in both Avalon and Stone Harbor next month.  Most importantly, make sure you have enough new carts to handle trash and recycling material generated during periods of peak occupancy at your property.  See the Trash Cart FAQs below:
GET YOUR BEACH TAGS ONLINE!  Both Avalon and Stone Harbor season beach tags are now available for purchase online.  Order a set for your family and have them shipped to your door!  Find them here: https://jersey-cape-tags.myshopify.com/collections/currentbeachtagsbadges
THE CAPE MAY COUNTY ZOO has welcomed “Ariel,” a North American River Otter, who used to reside at the Kansas City Zoo according to the Cape May County Herald.  Another recent addition is a baby Ring Tailed Lemur, born to mother “Falana” and father “Darwin.”  The gender of the baby lemur is not yet known, but mom is taking good care of her new baby.  The Cape May County Zoo is a fantastic destination and is home to a huge variety of animals and displays.  It’s open seven days a week and admission is free.  Donations to the zoo are always appreciated.
LESS THAN SEVEN WEEKS UNTIL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!  If you haven’t already, it’s time to make your 2023 vacation plans!  Call or email me now!
UPCOMING EVENTS: 
  • Avalon Beach Sweep, rescheduled to Saturday, April 15th, 9am-12:30pm.  Visit www.cleanoceanaction.org to register.
  • Stone Harbor Job Fair, at participating businesses, Saturday, April 15th, 10am to 4pm.  Stone Harbor job listings: https://stoneharborchamber.com/help-wanted
  • Murder on the Seashore Lines & Spring Ice Cream Express Trains, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, April 15th.  www.seashorelines.org/events
  • Avalon Dune Grass Planting, Saturday, April 22nd, 8:30am. Volunteers will meet at Avalon Community Hall, 30th Street and Avalon Avenue, at 8:30am for a brief planting demonstration.  After the Dune Grass planting there will be a bagged light lunch outside Community Hall.  Organizations and groups are encouraged to volunteer!  Please call Sue Keen at 609-967-5924 or Chuck McDonnell at 609-967-3066, no later than April 11th, to sign-up.
  • Free Tree Seedlings for Cape May County homeowners, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, April 22nd, 8:30am-12pm.  500 native tree seedlings are available (arrive early).
  • Stone Harbor Beach Sweep, rescheduled to Saturday, April 22nd, 9am to 12:30pm.  Visit www.cleanoceanaction.org to register.
  • Spring Into Summer Stone Harbor Market.  Boats, water sports, bikes, fishing info, backyard BBQ, local breweries, live music.  Water Tower Plaza, Saturday, April 29th, 10am to 4pm.
  • Southern NJ Coast Guard Ball, 75th Anniversary of Recruit Training in Cape May, US Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, April 29, 2023.  Info and tickets here: https://coastguardcommunity.org/events/southern-new-jersey-coast-guard-ball/
  • Avalon Bulk Trash Pick Up, place items curbside May 5th through May 14th.  Pick up begins May 15th at 7am.
  • Avalon Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale, Avalon Greenhouse, 39th Street between Dune Drive and Ocean Drive, Saturday, May 6th, 8am to 3pm.
  • Stone Harbor Bulk Trash Pick Up, Monday, May 8th.  Place items curbside up to 72 hours prior.
  • Avalon Townwide Yardsale, sponsored by Avalon Garden Club.  Saturday, May 13th, 8am to 3pm, rain or shine.  Participant fee $10.  Visit www.avalongardenclub.org for an application.
  • Avalon Community Paper Shredding, Avalon Public Works, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 2pm, or until the shredding truck is full.
  • Garden Club of Stone Harbor Plant Sale, by Pre-Order only, pickup orders at Stone Harbor Public Works Garage, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 4pm.  Order info here: https://gardenclubofstoneharbor.org/plant-sale/
  • Avalon Cops ‘n Coffee, in front of Avalon Police Department, Saturday, May 13th, 10am.
  • Garden Club of Stone Harbor Community Yard Sale, 9401 Second Avenue, Saturday, May 20th, 8am-2pm.
  • Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm.  Design & horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission.  www.avalongardenclub.org
Weekly Events: 
  • Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series, beginning July 11th.
  • Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th.
New Listings:

264 34th Street, East, Avalon, $1,575,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230899

792 Sunrise Drive, East, Avalon, $2,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230874

311 83rd Street, Stone Harbor, $2,750,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230903

227 22nd Street, Avalon, $3,349,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230908

137 111th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230885

11100 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230886

125 112th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230883

115 112th Street, Stone Harbor, $5,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230884

327 88th Street, Stone Harbor, $7,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230904

10809 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $7,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230872

105 112th Street, Stone Harbor, $14,000,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230882

Properties Under Contract:

28 Linden Lane, Stone Harbor, $1,245,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212695

133 Meadowview Lane, Avalon Manor, $1,350,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230739

289 66th Street, East Unit, Avalon, $2,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 222949

587 Sunrise Drive, Avalon, $5,599,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230684

501 42nd Street, Avalon, $8,500,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230366

Properties Sold:

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

301 84th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,175,000, SOLD MLS#: 230004

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update April 6, 2023

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“Avalon Magic,” as captured by Mac Groce.  Thanks for sharing this stunning photo with us, Mac!

BEACH REPLENISHMENT UPDATE!  The dredge “Texas” is currently undergoing maintenance work in New York, and is expected to depart for Avalon about April 10th.  By then other equipment is expected to have arrived in the area.  Sand pumping is expected to begin in Avalon between April 12th and April 14th, and will continue around the clock for 25 days, stopping only for unsafe weather or mechanical issues.  581,000 cubic yards of new sand are expected on Avalon’s beaches, from 9th Street, working southward.  About 1,000 linear feet of beach will be closed surrounding the active work area.  When sand pumping concludes in Avalon around May 7th, two days of mobilization will be required to move operations to Stone Harbor, where sand pumping will begin about May 9th.  Stone Harbor expects to receive 714,000 cubic yards of sand over 49 days of round-the-clock pumping, concluding around June 27th.

HIGH WINDS AND HEAVY THUNDERSTORMS passed through the area Saturday evening.  Winds quickly picked up to an average of 30mph and gusts to 60mph were observed.  The line of storms moved through so quickly that there was minimal damage in our immediate area.  Other areas saw numerous trees downed, and a water spout was confirmed in Atlantic City.

NEW TRASH & RECYCLING CARTS will be in use in both Avalon and Stone Harbor this season.  Avalon will deliver new trash and recycling carts to properties between May 1st and May 15th, while Stone Harbor property owners will need to purchase their own carts.  Be sure you have enough carts at your property to accommodate the trash and recycling material generated during peak occupancy of your property—especially if you are a rental property owner!  See the FAQ for each town for more information:

OCEAN DRIVE milling and paving work continues between 62nd and 80th Streets; traffic is being detoured around the work area, but residents will have access to their properties.  Work is expected to conclude at the end of this week.

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL NOISE!  Stand on most any corner on Seven Mile Island and chances are good you’ll hear that beautiful noise—the sound of new construction!  It’s the sound of hammers, saws, drills, trucks delivering materials, and cranes raising them up, as an army of tradespeople work to turn “sticks and bricks” into a finished product.  It’s also an indicator of the strength of our local market, and the desire of so many people to enjoy our island!

Perhaps most exciting for us is watching our new office space—and the residential units above—take shape!


HAVE A BUSINESS?  Looking for a prestigious spot to locate on Seven Mile Island?  The new commercial space adjacent to our office—and under construction right now—is available!  Contact me for details!

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

  • Avalon Home and Land Owners Association Community Connections meeting, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, April 8th, 2023, 8:30am-11am.
  • Avalon Recreation Department Easter Egg Scramble: Ages 1-4, 8th Street Playground; Ages 5-6, 10th Street Field; Ages 7-10, 12th Street Field.  Saturday, April 8th, 10am sharp.
  • Harbor Hop 5K Run, 1M Run, 1M Walk, Stone Harbor, Saturday, April 8th, 9am.  Info & registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/StoneHarbor/HarborHop
  • Easter Bunny Express, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, April 8th. www.seashorelines.org/events
  • Stone Harbor Job Fair, at participating businesses, Saturday, April 15th, 10am to 4pm.  Stone Harbor job listings: https://stoneharborchamber.com/help-wanted
  • Murder on the Seashore Lines & Spring Ice Cream Express Trains, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, April 15th.  www.seashorelines.org/events
  • Avalon Dune Grass Planting, Saturday, April 22nd, 8:30am. Volunteers will meet at Avalon Community Hall, 30th Street and Avalon Avenue, at 8:30am for a brief planting demonstration.  After the Dune Grass planting there will be a bagged light lunch outside Community Hall.  Organizations and groups are encouraged to volunteer!  Please call Sue Keen at 609-967-5924 or Chuck McDonnell at 609-967-3066, no later than April 11th, to sign-up.
  • Free Tree Seedlings for Cape May County homeowners, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, April 22nd, 8:30am-12pm.  500 native tree seedlings are available (arrive early).
  • Spring Into Summer Stone Harbor Market.  Boats, water sports, bikes, fishing info, backyard BBQ, local breweries, live music.  Water Tower Plaza, Saturday, April 29th, 10am to 4pm.
  • Southern NJ Coast Guard Ball, 75th Anniversary of Recruit Training in Cape May, US Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, April 29, 2023.  Info and tickets here: https://coastguardcommunity.org/events/southern-new-jersey-coast-guard-ball/
  • Avalon Bulk Trash Pick Up, place items curbside May 5th through May 14th.  Pick up begins May 15th at 7am.
  • Stone Harbor Bulk Trash Pick Up, Monday, May 8th.  Place items curbside up to 72 hours prior.
  • Garden Club of Stone Harbor Plant Sale, by Pre-Order only, pickup orders at Stone Harbor Public Works Garage, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 4pm.  Order info here: https://gardenclubofstoneharbor.org/plant-sale/
  • Garden Club of Stone Harbor Community Yard Sale, 9401 Second Avenue, Saturday, May 20th, 8am-2pm.
  • Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm.  Design & horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission.  www.avalongardenclub.org

Weekly Events: 

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

 

New Listings:

2513 Dune Drive, Avalon, $799,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230793

1451 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $1,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230835

319 41st Street, 319, Avalon, $2,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230822

153 24th Street, Avalon, $4,599,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230862

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

46 W 9th Street, 36 W 9th St, Avalon, $6,000,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230836

Properties Under Contract:

133 27th Street, Avalon, $2,950,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221713

415 98th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230755

89 E 27th Street, Avalon, $6,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 222900

Properties Sold:

264 41st Street, Avalon, $2,600,000, SOLD MLS#: 221868

281 69th Street, Avalon, $2,799,000, SOLD MLS#: 230136

488 21st Street, Avalon, $2,900,000, SOLD MLS#: 223032

26 W 13th Street, Avalon, $3,000,000, SOLD MLS#: 222942

10616 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,475,000, SOLD MLS#: 213804

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update March 30, 2023

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A sure sign of spring!  The Miss Avalon has returned to her berth for the season!  Miss Avalon will begin fishing on Friday, April 7th.

BEACH UPDATE: MID-APRIL START.  The Borough of Avalon announced earlier this week that the much-anticipated beach replenishment project will begin on or about April 15th.  The dredge “Texas,” used for hydraulic replenishment of beach sand, is in need of maintenance work in New York; after the maintenance is completed it will take about five days to move the dredge to Avalon.  Despite the delay the Borough hopes the project will finish around Mother’s Day weekend, at which time sand pumping will shift to Stone Harbor beaches.

MEANWHILE, BEACH SWEEPS are scheduled on Saturday in both Avalon and Stone Harbor.  These twice-annual volunteer efforts are important to keep our beaches clean and beautiful.  Volunteers should dress for the weather, bring a bucket, and wear hard soled shoes.  Register for the Beach Sweep here: https://cleanoceanaction.org/aboutbeachsweeps

REMINDER: NEW TRASH & RECYCLING CARTS will be in use in both Avalon and Stone Harbor this season.  Avalon will deliver new trash and recycling carts to properties between May 1st and May 15th, while Stone Harbor property owners will need to purchase their own carts.  Be sure you have enough carts at your property to accommodate the trash and recycling material generated during peak occupancy of your property—especially if you are a rental property owner!  See the FAQ for each town for more information:

Avalon Trash Cart FAQ: https://avalonboro.net/avalon-2023-trash-and-recycling-program-frequently-asked-questions-are-here/

Stone Harbor Trash Cart FAQ: http://stoneharbornj.org/details-of-new-trash-and-recycling-receptacles-required-by-may-1st-2023/

OSPREYS ARE BACK in local nests, and can be seen hunting in local waters.  If you haven’t seen them in person you can check them out online at the Wetlands Institute’s Osprey Cam, which shows multiple live views of the osprey nest behind the Institute’s building, along with other views of the marsh and back bay.  View Osprey Cam here: https://wetlandsinstitute.org/education/osprey-camera-2/

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Beach Sweeps, Avalon and Stone Harbor, Saturday, April 1st, 9am-12:30pm.  Dress for the weather, bring your own bucket, and wear hard soled shoes.  Register at https://cleanoceanaction.org/aboutbeachsweeps
  • Annual Stone Harbor Easter Egg Hunt, Stone Harbor Firehouse, Saturday, April 1st, 12pm-12:30pm.
  • Easter Bunny Express, Cape May Seashore Lines, April 1st, 2nd, & 8th. www.SeashoreLines.org
  • Avalon Home and Land Owners Association Community Connections meeting, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, April 8th, 2023, 8:30am-11am.
  • Avalon Recreation Department Easter Egg Scramble: Ages 1-4, 8th Street Playground; Ages 5-6, 10th Street Field; Ages 7-10, 12th Street Field.  Saturday, April 8th, 10am sharp.
  • Harbor Hop 5K Run, 1M Run, 1M Walk, Stone Harbor, Saturday, April 8th, 9am.  Info & registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/StoneHarbor/HarborHop
  • Stone Harbor Job Fair, at participating businesses, Saturday, April 15th, 10am to 4pm.  Stone Harbor job listings: https://stoneharborchamber.com/help-wanted
  • Spring Ice Cream Express, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, April 15th. www.SeashoreLines.org
  • Avalon Dune Grass Planting, Saturday, April 22nd, 8:30am. Volunteers will meet at Avalon Community Hall, 30th Street and Avalon Avenue, at 8:30am for a brief planting demonstration.  After the Dune Grass planting there will be a bagged light lunch outside Community Hall.  Organizations and groups are encouraged to volunteer!  Please call Sue Keen at 609-967-5924 or Chuck McDonnell at 609-967-3066, no later than April 11th, to sign-up.
  • Free Tree Seedlings for Cape May County homeowners, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, April 22nd, 8:30am-12pm.  500 native tree seedlings are available (arrive early).
  • Spring Into Summer Stone Harbor Market.  Boats, water sports, bikes, fishing info, backyard BBQ, local breweries, live music.  Water Tower Plaza, Saturday, April 29th, 10am to 4pm.
  • Southern NJ Coast Guard Ball, 75th Anniversary of Recruit Training in Cape May, US Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, April 29, 2023.  Info and tickets here: https://coastguardcommunity.org/events/southern-new-jersey-coast-guard-ball/
  • Avalon Bulk Trash Pick Up, place items curbside May 5th through May 14th.
  • Garden Club of Stone Harbor Plant Sale, by Pre-Order only, pickup orders at Stone Harbor Public Works Garage, Saturday, May 13th, 9am to 4pm.  Order info here: https://gardenclubofstoneharbor.org/plant-sale/
  • Garden Club of Stone Harbor Community Yard Sale, 9401 Second Avenue, Saturday, May 20th, 8am-2pm.
  • Avalon Garden Club 39th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 3pm.  Design & horticultural exhibits, raffle baskets, free admission.  www.avalongardenclub.org

Weekly Events: 

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

 

New Listings:

7888 Dune Drive, 328, Avalon, $509,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230761

7888 Dune Drive, 330, Avalon, $529,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230760

235 96th Street, #B, Stone Harbor, $1,175,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230779

133 Meadowview Lane, Avalon Manor, $1,350,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230739

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

415 98th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230755

448 104th Street, Stone Harbor, $8,499,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 230728
Properties Under Contract:

3565 Dune Drive, Avalon, $2,489,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230643

253 35th Street, West Side, Avalon, $3,095,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 222055
Properties Sold:

177 80th Street, 201, Avalon, $645,000, SOLD MLS#: 213997

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