Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update May 19, 2022

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MARKET STATS: The median sale price increased to $1,912,500 during the month of April, up from $1,500,000 last year.  The number of units sold decreased, held back again by lack of inventory.  For a detailed look at the market see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report.

SUNSHINE & BLUE SKIES returned after a week of rain & wind.  Pleasant temperatures should hold through the week, and may reach into the 70s over the weekend.  The ocean water temperature–which lags behind air temperatures–is still a chilly 53 degrees.
INTEREST RATES are up compared to a few months ago, but in a historical context they remain quite reasonable at just over 5%.  Take a look at the rate chart below from Prosperity Mortgage…for most of the last fifty years rates have been significantly higher than where they are today.
BRING A SHOPPING BAG (OR TWO!) WITH YOU: A recently enacted NJ law went into effect May 1st preventing most stores from supplying plastic or paper bags to customers.  Reducing waste and pollution are the aims of the law, but shoppers need to get in the habit of carrying their own reusable bags when they shop in New Jersey.  If you’re arriving at your shore home for the first time this season, or you’re vacationing here, bring a supply of reusable bags with you!
NEW JERSEY BOATERS are required to have a NJ boat license when out on the water operating a vessel.  Unlicensed boaters must first take a class, and then pass a boating safety test.  Some classes are offered online, while others are offered in person.  The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a series of classes–check their schedule here:  http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=053-08-02&category=upcoming-boating-classes  Classes from other providers are available as well.
WHETHER YOU’RE HERE FOR THE SEASON, or for a week’s vacation, you’ll find the Avalon & Stone Harbor visitor’s guides useful in planning your stay.  From events and activities to trash collection schedules to a list of lifeguarded beaches, there is a variety of helpful information.  It’s also a great way to map out a shopping trip or plan a list of restaurants to try!
Check out Stone Harbor’s guide here:
Check out Avalon’s guide here:
UPCOMING EVENTS: 
  •  Stone Harbor Yard Sale, 94th & Second Avenue, Saturday, May 21st, 8am-2pm. (Date changed from May 14th.)
  • “Dressed to Kill” with Dana Bala, Avalon History Center Lecture, 39th Street tennis building, Saturday, May 14th, 1pm.
  • Wetlands Institute Spring Shorebird & Horseshoe Crab Festival, Saturday, May 21st 9:00am to 4:30pm.   wetlandsinstitute.org/events/spring-shorebird-and-horseshoe-crab-festival
  • Flood Maps Lecture, Avalon Free Public Library, Saturday, May 21st, 3pm.
  • Stone Harbor Museum Grand Opening, Saturday, May 28th, 10am.  Stop by and see the newly renovated Museum, including a variety of Stone Harbor history displays.
  • Turtle Trot 5k & 2-Mile Fun Run, Sunday, May 29th.  Register at https://raceroster.com/events/2022/60233/stone-harbor-turtle-trot-5k
  • Strawberry Festival, Sweet Jersey Strawberry Desserts & Springer’s Ice Cream, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 95th & Third Avenue, Sunday, May 29th, 6pm to 8pm.  www.StMarysStoneHarbor.org
  • Memorial Day Parade, Avalon, Monday, May 30th, 9am.  Parade begins at 32nd & Dune Drive and heads north on Dune Drive to 21st Street.
  • Memorial Day Parade, Stone Harbor, Monday, May 30th, 12 noon.
  • Avalon Garden Club 38th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 11th, 10am to 2pm.  www.AvalonGardenClub.org.
  • Beach Movie, “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” June 28th, 30th Street Beach, dusk.
New Listings:

5961 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $2,249,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221419

251 109th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,449,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221437

285 58th Street, Avalon, $2,699,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221425

35 W. 19th Street, Avalon, $2,950,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221443

3088 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $4,900,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221446

190 74th, Avalon, $4,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221403

8808 First Avenue, Stone Harbor, $13,900,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221461

Properties Under Contract:

320 40th Street, Avalon, $1,675,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 220829

221 17th Street, Avalon, $2,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221222

1796 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $3,100,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221366

245 67th Street, Avalon, $3,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221390

275 85th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,895,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 220861

Properties Sold:

7800 Dune Drive, 228, Avalon, $325,000, SOLD MLS#: 221148

7888 Dune Drive, 319, Avalon, $349,000, SOLD MLS#: 220648

7888 Dune Drive, 314, Avalon, $349,000, SOLD MLS#: 220763

7888 Dune Drive, 309, Avalon, $359,000, SOLD MLS#: 220824

8201 Third Avenue, 11, Stone Harbor, $940,000, SOLD MLS#: 220515

159 84th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,595,000, SOLD MLS#: 220799

2538 Dune Drive, Avalon, $3,600,000, SOLD MLS#: 200821

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update May 12, 2022

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Construction work continues on Stone Harbor’s new lifeguard headquarters building at 95th Street.
A WINTER STORM IN MAY: Last weekend’s coastal storm brought high winds, minor flooding, and beach erosion to beaches in Cape May County. As the storm passed and winds eased earlier this week local officials began assessing conditions in order to make sure beaches are ready for Memorial Day.  6ABC in Philadelphia aired this report on Monday: https://6abc.com/new-jersey-shore-nj-beach-erosion-memorial-day-weekend-2022/11832150/
TWICE A WEEK summer trash collection will be in place again for both Avalon and Stone Harbor this summer, after both towns grappled with changes to their traditional collection due to rising expenses and labor shortages.
  • In Avalon, Borough Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the borough’s private trash and recycling service provider eliminating the side yard return of empty containers beginning May 1st, due to rising costs.  Instead, those empty containers will be placed at the curb for return by the homeowner or occupant.  Avalon’s courtesy trash and recycling drop off center at 15th & Dune Drive also remains available for residential drop off daily from 7am to 3pm.
  • In Stone Harbor, twice per week summer collection returns after being sacrificed in 2021 due to a labor shortage.  Stone Harbor uses in-house employees to collect trash and recycling, and will maintain its concierge service of picking up and returning containers to their storage locations with one key change–they cannot be stored in fenced areas that contain pools or pets.  Stone Harbor has also reopened its trash and recycling convenience center, allowing residents to drop off seven days per week at the Municipal Marina in the 300 block of 80th Street.  The service is open Monday 7am to 12pm, Tuesday to Friday 8am to 12pm, and Saturday and Sunday 8am to 5pm.
GET YOUR SEASONAL BEACH TAGS ONLINE!  Both Avalon and Stone Harbor seasonal beach tags are available at pre-season prices until June 1st.  Beach tags must be worn from Friday of Memorial Day Weekend until Labor Day.  Once again, tags are reciprocal between towns.
High winds over the weekend caused the partial collapse of the upper stories of a home under construction on Stone Harbor Boulevard.  Here, crews have begun to clean up the site after storm winds subsided.
IS YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY LICENSED?  Both Avalon and Stone Harbor require annual inspections and licensing of rental properties.  Most inspections have already been completed; if yours has not been, it must be inspected and licensed prior to occupancy.  Have questions or need help?  Call or email me!
THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE’S SPRING SHOREBIRD AND HORSESHOE CRAB FESTIVAL returns on Saturday, May 21st, with a full lineup of activities and workshops.  From bird walks and bird viewing to horseshoe crab lectures and back bay cruises, the Institute offers an immersive experience while learning about the local ecosystem.  Festival tickets also include general admission to The Wetlands Institute on Saturday or Sunday.  Tickets and more info can be found here: https://wetlandsinstitute.org/events/spring-shorebird-and-horseshoe-crab-festival/
JUST A COUPLE OF WEEKS TO GO!  Ready to kick off the 2022 summer season?  Whether you need a week at the beach, or a permanent stay, call or email me today!
UPCOMING EVENTS: 
  •  7 Mile Design Ribbon Cutting, 9331 Third Avenue, Thursday, May 12th, 5pm. Reception immediately following.  RSVP to Lisa@JASMConsulting.com.
  • Exit Zero Jazz Festival, May 13th to 15th.  Tickets and Info here: https://www.exitzerojazzfestival.com/
  • Stone Harbor Yard Sale, Women’s Civic Club Parking Lot, Saturday, May 14th, 8am-2pm.
  • Wetlands Institute Spring Shorebird & Horseshoe Crab Festival, Saturday, May 21st 9:00am to 4:30pm.   wetlandsinstitute.org/events/spring-shorebird-and-horseshoe-crab-festival
  • Flood Maps Lecture, Avalon Free Public Library, Saturday, May 21st, 3pm.
  • Stone Harbor Museum Grand Opening, Saturday, May 28th, 10am.  Stop by and see the newly renovated Museum, including a variety of Stone Harbor history displays.
  • Turtle Trot 5k & 2-Mile Fun Run, Sunday, May 29th.  Register at https://raceroster.com/events/2022/60233/stone-harbor-turtle-trot-5k
  • Memorial Day Parade, Avalon, Monday, May 30th, 9am.  Parade begins at 32nd & Dune Drive and heads north on Dune Drive to 21st Street.
  • Memorial Day Parade, Stone Harbor, Monday, May 30th, 12 noon.
  • Avalon Garden Club 38th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 11th, 10am to 2pm.  www.AvalonGardenClub.org.
  • Beach Movie, “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” June 28th, 30th Street Beach, dusk.

New Listings:

2488 Avalon Avenue, Avalon, $907,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221330

1796 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $3,100,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221366

245 67th Street, Avalon, $3,795,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221390

11917 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,200,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221324

45 W. 32nd Street, Avalon, $5,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221394

Properties Under Contract:

8201 3rd Avenue, 24, Stone Harbor, $1,100,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221229

2825 Dune Drive, 1, Avalon, $1,235,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 220852

10815 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, $1,599,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 220881

14 E. 27th Street, North Unit, Avalon, $2,450,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 220340

2109 Harbor Avenue, Avalon, $3,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 220719

266 42nd Street, Avalon, $3,625,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 214159

5818 Dune Drive, Avalon, $4,850,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221157

Properties Sold:

8001 Second Avenue, 115, Stone Harbor, $633,000, SOLD MLS#: 213661

572 21st Street, 2nd Floor, Avalon, $1,150,000, SOLD MLS#: 220782

210 82nd Street, #1, Stone Harbor, $1,440,000, SOLD MLS#: 212388

445 22nd Street, Avalon, $1,925,000, SOLD MLS#: 214176

2488 Ocean Drive, South, Avalon, $2,995,000, SOLD MLS#: 220299

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update May 5, 2022

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It’s a sunny day on Dune Drive in Avalon!  Flowers and shrubbery are in bloom across the island thanks to beautiful spring weather!

AVALON’S SAND BACK PASSING PROJECT is now underway.  Sand is being harvested from the borrow area between 32nd Street and 40th Street and trucked to north end beaches.  Over the next four weeks or so about 64,000 cubic yards of sand will be moved to replenish the beaches between 9th and 16th Street.  No work is expected on weekends, and no work will be performed during the busy Memorial Day Weekend.  Tide cycles and weather conditions may impact the completion date of the project, too.  The borough expects to conduct a traditional hydraulic beach fill project in advance of summer 2023.

BOATERS BEWARE THE 96TH STREET BRIDGE remains open to vehicle traffic but its draw bridge span is temporarily inoperable.  Vessels may pass beneath the bridge, but it cannot be opened for taller vessels until emergency repairs are made.  Repairs are tentatively scheduled to begin May 16th and expected to take about a week.  The Cape May County Department of Engineering expects normal bridge operations to resume on May 23rd.

GET YOUR BEACH TAGS ONLINE!  Avalon and Stone Harbor seasonal beach tags can be purchased online through Jersey Cape Tags.

Tags are required to be worn on local beaches from May 28th through September 6th.

BEACH SET UP GUY IS BACK for another season!  Let him handle your least favorite part of visiting the beach: carrying all of those beach chairs to the beach!  For a set fee (which varies with the number of items you have), he’ll haul everything to the beach and set it up for you, and then break it down and haul it away at the end of the day.  That leaves you free to stroll to the beach worry-free anytime, where you’ll find your chairs, umbrella, and accessories waiting for you!  Check out he Beach Set Up Guy here: https://www.beachsetupguy.com/

THOSE SHOPPING in New Jersey should plan to bring their own reusable bags with them, as the state’s ban on carryout bags goes into effect on May 4th.  In addition to banning carryout plastic bags at all locations, paper bags are banned at stores over 2,500 square feet.  Foam food service products are also part of the ban, with some exceptions.  The intent of the legislation is to push consumers toward carrying reusable containers with them when shopping.


AVALON FROM ABOVE!  Check out Avalon–as it used to be–in this series of historic aerial images presented by the Avalon History Center.  The images cover most areas in great detail.  Scroll through and find your house or lot!
https://artsandculture.google.com/story/hwVBh7nh0e9Xlg

WE’RE IN THE HOME STRETCH!  Just a few weeks until the unofficial beginning of the summer season, Memorial Day Weekend!  It’s time to make those final preparations to get your shore house ready for the summer…make those final decisions, make those final calls to service providers, and make everything “ship shape!”

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Avalon Bulk Trash Collection, through May 8th.  Place bulk items curbside.  Note: construction and remodeling materials are not collected.
  • Spring Kickoff Weekend in Avalon, May 7th (events listed below).
  • Avalon Borough Wide Yard Sale, Saturday, May 7th, 8am-3pm, rain or shine.  Visit Avalon Community Hall the morning of the event for a list of participating addresses.  Avalon Garden Club will host its own yard sale at the Borough’s greenhouse on 39th Street.  The Avalon Lions Club will hold a yard sale at the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children at 127 26th Street.  Applications to hose a yard sale are available at https://avalongardenclub.org/event/avalons-27th-borough-wide-yard-sale/
  • Avalon Volunteer Fire Department annual flower and plant sale, at the Avalon Firehouse, 31st & Dune Drive, Saturday, May 7th, 9am.
  • Avalon Paper Shredding Day, Avalon Public Works building, May 7th, 9am to 2pm.
  • Coast Guard Community Festival, Training Center Cape May, Saturday, May 7th, 10am to 4pm.  Ship tours, trolley tours, helicopter display, food and beer garden. https://coastguardcommunity.org/events/coast-guard-community-festival/event-schedule/
  • Avalon Police Department Bicycle Auction, at the Department of Public Works 13th Street entrance, Saturday, May 7th, 12 noon.
  • Avalon Chamber of Commerce Job Fair, visit participating stores in town, Saturday, May 7th, 11am to 2pm.
  • Stone Harbor Bulk Trash Collection, Monday, May 9th.  Place items curbside up to 72 hours prior to pick up.  Note: no construction debris, hazardous waste, carpeting, tree branches, concrete or cinderblocks will be collected.
  • Stone Harbor Fire Company Blood Drive, at Women’s Civic Club.  Wednesday, May 11th, 12pm.
  • Stone Harbor Yard Sale, Women’s Civic Club Parking Lot, Saturday, May 14th, 8am-2pm.
  • Flood Maps Lecture, Avalon Free Public Library, Saturday, May 21st, 3pm.
  • Turtle Trot 5k & 2-Mile Fun Run, Sunday, May 29th.  Register at https://raceroster.com/events/2022/60233/stone-harbor-turtle-trot-5k
  • Memorial Day Parade, Avalon, Monday, May 30th, 9am.  Parade begins at 32nd & Dune Drive and heads north on Dune Drive to 21st Street.
  • Memorial Day Parade, Stone Harbor, Monday, May 30th, 12 noon.
  • Avalon Garden Club 38th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 11th, 10am to 2pm.  www.AvalonGardenClub.org.
  • Beach Movie, “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” June 28th, 30th Street Beach, dusk.

 

New Listings:

270 21st Street, Avalon, $1,175,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221293

221 17th Street, Avalon, $2,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221222

9114 3rd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $2,650,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221231

2968 First Avenue, Avalon, $3,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221225

403 7th Street, Avalon, $3,650,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221307

6 94th Street, Stone Harbor, $5,095,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221260

5878 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $6,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221288

Properties Under Contract:

334 87th Street, 2 North, Stone Harbor, $1,799,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221153

Properties Sold:

7888 Dune Drive, 204, Avalon, $339,000, SOLD MLS#: 220500

7888 Dune Drive, 214, Avalon, $339,000, SOLD MLS#: 220614

7888 Dune Drive, 310, Avalon, $359,000, SOLD MLS#: 213728

1719 Ocean Drive, 5, Avalon, $925,000, SOLD MLS#: 214180

3289 Dune Drive, Avalon, $1,505,000, SOLD MLS#: 220661

1739 Dune Drive, Avalon, $1,750,000, SOLD MLS#: 220330

4125 4th Avenue, Avalon, $2,495,000, SOLD MLS#: 211711

224 37th Street, Avalon, $2,505,000, SOLD MLS#: 220506

8931 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, $3,300,000, SOLD MLS#: 221265

538 42nd Street, Avalon, $8,995,000, SOLD MLS#: 220499

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update April 28, 2022

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How about a portrait of your beach house?  See below for information!

TRAVEL & LEISURE Magazine named its 8 Best Places to Buy a Beach Vacation Home in the US, and Seven Mile Island was on the list!  Other impressive destinations included The Hamptons (NY), Watch Hill (RI), Hatteras Island (NC), and Maui (HI).  Long & Foster’s Jennifer Gensemer was quoted in the article:  https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/best-places-to-buy-a-beach-vacation-home-in-the-us

HOUSE PORTRAITS by Lisa Cunningham are a great way to capture the essence of your vacation home–and they make great conversation starters when displayed in your primary home or office.  They also make great Mother’s Day gifts!  (Hint, hint!)  Visit https://www.lisacunninghamfineart.com/ to find out more!

STONE HARBOR BEACH TAGS will be available for sale on weekends beginning Saturday, April 30th, at Stone Harbor Borough Hall, from 10am to 4pm.  Cash or checks are accepted (no credit card sales).

FREE TREE SEEDLINGS will be available to New Jersey residents and homeowners in Cape May County on Saturday, April 30th, and Sunday, May 1st, at the Avalon Green House on 39th Street, from 9am to 3pm.  Sign in with your name and email address, then select the seedlings you’d like.  The program is sponsored by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.

THE WATERING HULL reopens for the season on April 28th; the Water Star Grill reopens May 9th.  Already open: The Princeton, Fred’s Tavern, Rock ‘n Chair, Spiaggetta, Borghi’s By the Bay.

IT’S ALMOST HERE!  Memorial Day Weekend is barely a month away, and the summer season is close behind!  Whether you own a vacation home or a rental property it’s time to make final preparations–spring cleaning, landscaping, pool openings.  Service providers are always busy during the spring, but are especially so this year.  Don’t wait–contact your service providers early!  Need a recommendation?  Call or email me!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Avalon Bulk Trash Collection, April 29th to May 8th.  Place bulk items curbside.  Note: construction and remodeling materials are not collected.
  • Spring Into Summer, Stone Harbor Water Tower parking lot.  Boats, paddleboards, water sports, bikes, fishing info, local breweries & more.  Saturday, April 30th.
  • Spring Kickoff Weekend in Avalon, May 7th. (Events listed below.)
  • Avalon Borough Wide Yard Sale, Saturday, May 7th, 8am-3pm, rain or shine.  Visit Avalon Community Hall the morning of the event for a list of participating addresses.  Avalon Garden Club will host its own yard sale at the Borough’s greenhouse on 39th Street.  The Avalon Lions Club will hold a yard sale at the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children at 127 26th Street.  Applications to hose a yard sale are available at https://avalongardenclub.org/event/avalons-27th-borough-wide-yard-sale/
  • Avalon Volunteer Fire Department Annual Flower and Plant Sale, at the Avalon Firehouse, 31st & Dune Drive, Saturday, May 7th, 9am.
  • Avalon Paper Shredding Day, Avalon Public Works building, May 7th, 9am to 2pm.
  • Avalon Police Department Bicycle Auction, at the Department of Public Works 13th Street entrance, Saturday, May 7th, 12 noon.
  • Avalon Chamber of Commerce Job Fair, visit participating stores in town, Saturday, May 7th, 11am to 2pm.
  • Stone Harbor Bulk Trash Collection, Monday, May 9th.  Place items curbside up to 72 hours prior to pick up.  Note: no construction debris, hazardous waste, carpeting, tree branches, concrete or cinderblocks will be collected.
  • Stone Harbor Fire Company Blood Drive, at Women’s Civic Club.  Wednesday, May 11th, 12pm.
  • Stone Harbor Yard Sale, Women’s Civic Club Parking Lot, Saturday, May 14th, 8am-2pm.
  • Avalon Garden Club 38th Annual Flower Show, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 11, 10am to 2pm.  www.AvalonGardenClub.org.

New Listings:

334 87th Street, 2 North, Stone Harbor, $1,799,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221153

2025 Dune Drive, 2025, Avalon, $1,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221204

4435 4th Avenue, Avalon, $4,999,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 221182

10 S. Pelican Drive, Avalon, $6,000,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221126

Properties Under Contract:

7800 Dune Drive, 228, Avalon, $329,900, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221148

7888 Dune Drive, 304, Avalon, $349,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221130

7888 Dune Drive, 320, Avalon, $349,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221129

220 85th Street, #2, Stone Harbor, $1,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221089

259 28th Street, Avalon, $1,895,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221088

261 83rd Street, Stone Harbor, $2,999,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 220765

156 102nd Street, Stone Harbor, $6,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 220580

Properties Sold:

7888 Dune Drive, 219, Avalon, $339,000, SOLD MLS#: 220517

8001 2nd Avenue, Golden Shores, Stone Harbor, $537,600, SOLD MLS#: 220492

629 Avalon, Avalon Manor, $1,265,000, SOLD MLS#: 220396

2019 Dune Drive, Avalon, $1,400,000, SOLD MLS#: 220011

227 106th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,200,000, SOLD MLS#: 220360

366 99th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,200,000, SOLD MLS#: 214388

171 113th Street, Stone Harbor, $5,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 214230

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update April 21, 2022

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A 35-foot sailboat was hard aground on Avalon’s beach last week, after its anchor broke loose.  Photo provided by Sea Tow Cape May.
A 35-FOOT SAILBOAT washed onto Avalon’s beach late last week, when its anchor failed to hold it overnight while the captain was sleeping.  The sailboat was heavily damaged in the surf and unable to be rescued via the water, so Sea Tow Cape May and Northstar Marine partnered to mobilize heavy equipment on the beach in order to remove the vessel.
MARKET STATS:  Sales have been held back by extremely tight inventory, which has continued to decline.  March’s median sale price was up 22% over last year, as a result.  For a detailed look at the market, see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report.
64,000 CUBIC YARDS of sand will be moved to Avalon’s north-end beaches as part of a sand back passing project.  The $677,000 project will take place this spring, and will replenish beaches between 9th and 16th Streets that were eroded during the winter storm season.  Avalon has conducted many prior back passing projects in-house, using rented heavy equipment, but appropriate equipment was not available for this project, so the borough contracted with Mount Construction of Berlin, NJ.  Mount performed a similar project for the borough ten years ago.
NEED A CONTRACTOR RECOMMENDATION? I DO TOO!  I’m always happy to provide a referral for a contractor or other service provider.  But I’d love to hear from you about any contractor that you’d like to recommend to others!  Have you had a good experience with a landscaper?  Do you have a reliable electrician?  Do you have a favorite painter?  Drop me a quick reply and let me know!  It helps me keep my list of recommended service providers up to date–and rewards that service provider for the good work they’ve done in the past.  Your input is appreciated!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • Avalon Dune Grass Planting, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, April 23rd, 8:30am.  Please RSVP to Sue Keen at 609-967-5924 or Community Hall at 609-967-3066.  Rain date Sunday, April 24th.
  • Avalon Bulk Trash Collection, April 29th to May 8th.  Place bulk items curbside.  Note: construction and remodeling materials are not collected.
  • Spring Into Summer, Stone Harbor Water Tower parking lot.  Boats, paddleboards, water sports, bikes, fishing info, local breweries & more.  Saturday, April 30th.
  • Avalon Borough Wide Yard Sale, Saturday, May 7th, 8am-3pm, rain or shine.  Visit Borough Hall for an application or call 609-967-3446 with questions.
  • Avalon Paper Shredding Day, Avalon Public Works building, May 7th, 9am to 2pm.
  • Stone Harbor Fire Company Blood Drive, at Women’s Civic Club.  Wednesday, May 11th, 12pm.
  • Stone Harbor Yard Sale, Women’s Civic Club Parking Lot, Saturday, May 14th, 8am-2pm.
New Listings:

733 21st Street, Avalon, $1,499,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221098

220 85th Street, #2, Stone Harbor, $1,795,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221089

259 28th Street, Avalon, $1,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221088

251 110th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221069

4607 Fifth Avenue, Avalon, $4,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221079

Properties Under Contract:

9401 Sunset Drive, #5, Stone Harbor, $1,150,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 220960

250 48th Street, Avalon, $2,599,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 220885

141 76th Street, Avalon, $5,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 220903

Properties Sold:

144 105th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,495,000, SOLD MLS#: 214450

187 68th Street, Avalon, $5,875,000, SOLD MLS#: 213774

Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update April 14, 2022

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Ahhh!  That first peak at the ocean as you head to the beach!

STONE HARBOR BOULEVARD is now restricted to 35mph, instead of 50mph.  New speed limit signs were installed last week shortly after the repaving of the road surface was completed.  The upside for those entering and leaving the island?  A chance to enjoy the view of the scenery on both sides of Stone Harbor Boulevard, while enhancing safety for those who live along the roadway!  Avalon Boulevard, which has no homes directly adjacent to it, remains 50mph.

AMERICAN AIRLINES recently announced that it will add bus service from Atlantic City Airport to Philadelphia Airport, where bus passengers can connect with their flights.  While American did not announce plans to fly from Atlantic City, the less crowded facility and easier parking offer an additional option to those travelling to and from the shore by air.  Once parked at Atlantic City Airport, travelers can relax on the bus to Philadelphia Airport.

“WILDWOOD DAYS” singer Bobby Rydell passed away last week at the age of 79.  His 1963 hit, Wildwood Days, was a Billboard 100 hit for 9 weeks, reaching Number 17.  To this day the tune is synonymous with a visit to the Wildwood Boardwalk, and is often used in promotions and played on the boardwalk speaker system.  The Philadelphia-born singer often performed his famous song as a tribute to his favorite shore town.  Need to hear that catchy tune again?  Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3j37mKImH4

OPENING SOON:  Watering Hull (April 28th); Cafe Loren (May 6th); and more!

NOW OPEN:  Polpo Ristorante; Ristorante Luciano; Concord Cafe (Thursday-Sunday); Fred’s Tavern; Rockin’ Chair (Friday & Saturday); Sax at the Reeds; Avalon Brew Pub; Shimmers Bistro; and more!

CAPE MAY SEASHORE LINES trains will escort the Easter Bunny along the rails in Tuckahoe this Saturday.  Three round-trip departures are scheduled from historic Tuckahoe Station, aboard vintage railcars.  Tickets start at $21.95 for adults ad $19.95 for children.  For schedules, tickets, and more info visit https://www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/Easter

HAPPY EASTER!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Easter Egg Scramble, Avalon Recreation Fields, 8th-12th Streets, Saturday, April 16th, 10am.
  • Cape May Seashore Lines Easter Bunny Express, Tuckahoe Station, Saturday, April 16th.  https://www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/Easter
  • Avalon Dune Grass Planting, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, April 23rd, 8:30am.  Please RSVP to Sue Keen at 609-967-5924 or Community Hall at 609-967-3066.  Rain date Sunday, April 24th.
  • Avalon Bulk Trash Collection, April 29th to May 8th.  Place bulk items curbside.  Note: construction and remodeling materials are not collected.
  • Spring Into Summer, Stone Harbor Water Tower parking lot.  Boats, paddleboards, water sports, bikes, fishing info, local breweries & more.  Saturday, April 30th.
  • Avalon Borough Wide Yard Sale, Saturday, May 7th, 8am-3pm, rain or shine.  Visit Borough Hall for an application or call 609-967-3446 with questions.
  • Avalon Paper Shredding Day, Avalon Public Works building, May 7th, 9am to 2pm.
  • Stone Harbor Fire Company Blood Drive, at Women’s Civic Club.  Wednesday, May 11th, 12pm.
  • Stone Harbor Yard Sale, Women’s Civic Club Parking Lot, Saturday, May 14th, 8am-2pm.

 

New Listings:

7888 Dune Drive, 209, Avalon, $349,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221032

223 117th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,650,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 220972

488 21st Street, Avalon, $2,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 221024

54 W. 23rd Street, Avalon, $3,795,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 220985

1539 Dune Drive, Avalon, $3,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 220996

Properties Under Contract:

7888 Dune Drive, 309, Avalon, $359,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 220824

320 40th Street, Avalon, $1,699,900, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 220829

240 22nd Street, Avalon, $2,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 220570

Properties Sold:

7888 Dune Drive, 106, Avalon, $299,000, SOLD MLS#: 214417

1100 Ocean Drive, 204, Avalon, $1,625,000, SOLD MLS#: 220496

463 24th Street, Avalon, $3,440,000, SOLD MLS#: 213510

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