Smuggler’s Cove, the bait & tackle shop familiar to so many Avalon & Stone Harbor boaters, was torn down last week.  Aerial photo by Tim Fleming; demolition photo provided by Jayne Lare, of Smuggler’s Cove.

REMEMBERING SMUGGLER’S COVE:  Stone Harbor icon Smuggler’s Cove closed its door last fall, after 47 years in business.  Last week demolition crews tore down the building that stood on the site since the 1940s.  Earlier this year Villa Maria, another iconic Stone Harbor building, was demolished so it could be replaced with a smaller building suitable for year-round use.

AVALON’S FALL DUNE GRASS PLANTING takes place on Saturday, October 23rd at 8:30am.  Volunteers are needed!  Help strengthen Avalon’s dunes, which provide important storm protection to the whole island.  After a morning of planting, a light lunch will be offered to volunteers at Avalon Community Hall.  If you are interested in volunteering, please call Sue Keen at (609) 967-5924 or Chuck McDonnell at (609) 967-3066 to RSVP.

BEACH SWEEPS are also taking place in Avalon & Stone Harbor on Saturday, beginning at 9am.  Help keep our beaches beautiful!  Volunteers will gather at Avalon’s 30th Street beach path, and at Stone Harbor’s 95th Street beach.  Volunteers are asked to register in advance: https://cleanoceanaction.org/beach-sweeps/beach-sweep-registration-form   Supplies will be provided, however, volunteers may bring their own bucket for trash collection if they wish.

MARKET STATS: The number of sales in September increased over August, while falling short of September 2020.  The median sale price increased 18% to $2,547,500 over September 2020, while the numbere of active listings fell to 85.  For a detailed look at the market see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute Report.

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“SAILDRONE IS GOING WHERE NO RESEARCH VESSEL HAS EVER VENTURED.”  NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has employed a fleet of five “saildrones” to collect data in the midst of storm conditions on the open ocean.  The specially equipped sail-powered drones can sail through 50-foot waves in hurricane conditions, while gathering data and reporting it back to NOAA laboratories.  Officials will use the data to provide better weather forecasting models.  Read an article about Saildrone here: https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/world-first-ocean-drone-captures-video-from-inside-hurricane

 

New Listings:
  
9816 Second Avenue, Courtyard Condominium, Stone Harbor, $419,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 213844

7888 Dune Drive, 124, Avalon, $489,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213863

8001 2nd Avenue, 204, Stone Harbor, $699,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213866

16 Linden Lane, Stone Harbor, $750,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213812

192 83rd Street, #4/2nd Fl., Stone Harbor, $1,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213816

264 12th Street, Avalon, $2,095,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213805

242 36th Street, Avalon, $2,500,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213881

6158 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $2,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213858

335 7th Street, Avalon, $3,650,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213877

3788 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $4,249,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213811

10616 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,700,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213804

2205 Harbor Avenue, Avalon, $4,900,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213887

Properties Under Contract:

7929 Dune Drive, 110, Avalon, $419,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212590

449 22nd Street, Avalon, $1,100,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213856

389 21st Street, Avalon, $1,299,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213802

589 24th Street, 2nd Floor, Avalon, $1,599,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212075

271 47th Street, Avalon, $2,095,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213755

8702 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, $2,095,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213785

306 76th Street, Avalon, $2,525,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212797

266 90th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,850,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213669

178 35th Street, Avalon, $3,099,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213563

3449 First Avenue, Avalon, $3,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213487

7668 Sunset Drive, Avalon, $8,475,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213847

Properties Sold:

7888 Dune Drive, 228, Avalon, $390,000, SOLD MLS#: 212865

328 81st Street, 7, Stone Harbor, $979,000, SOLD MLS#: 213115

7830 Ocean Drive, North, Avalon, $1,745,000, SOLD MLS#: 213174

7463 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $2,395,000, SOLD MLS#: 213074

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

428 42nd Street, Avalon, $2,795,000, SOLD MLS#: 212713

At Stone Harbor’s Classic & Vintage Car Show Jim Thompson won the People’s Choice award for his 1932 Ford Sedan Delivery “Deuce’s Wild,” presented by Jen Gensemer.  Morgan Fischer stands with dad Kevin Fischer, who won the Judge’s Award for his 1956 Ford F100 Pickup, presented by Randy Leiser. 

GORGEOUS VEHICLES lined 96th Street last Saturday during Stone Harbor’s Classic & Vintage Car Show.  More than two dozen vehicles ranging from sleek Jaguars to a powerful Mustang GT gathered for the show, drawing numerous visitors.  The People’s Choice award was won by Jim Thompson and his 1932 Ford Sedan Delivery “Deuce’s Wild,” while the Judge’s Award went to Kevin Fischer and his 1956 Ford F100 Pickup.  Among the other unusual vehicles at the show were a vintage Opel and Lt. Lou Minchelli’s retired FDNY Mack fire engine.  After the show concluded many of the vehicles participated in a parade down Second Avenue.  If you missed the show, watch the parade here:  https://youtu.be/b8iU97i0zJk

CONFORMING LOAN LIMITS will increase from $548,250 to $625,000 according to Mike Mento of Prosperity Home Mortgage.  Loans under the limit are underwritten to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac standards and generally carry lower interest rates than jumbo loans over the limit.  Recent thirty-year fixed rate conforming loan rates were 2.875%, while jumbo thirty-year fixed-rates were 3.25%.  Have a mortgage question or need to initiate a refinance?  Call Mike Mento at 609-839-1203 or email him at michael.mento@phmloans.com.

AVALON & STONE HARBOR HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT locations will be compiled into a map for trick or treaters to use on Halloween.  If you’ll be giving out treats, please register your location here: https://stoneharborrecreation.com/trick-or-treat-halloween-house-registration/

FOR THOSE WHO PREFER TO TRUNK OR TREAT, head to Avalon’s 30th Street parking lot on Saturday, October 23rd.  Cars must be parked by 4:45pm and can’t exit until 7pm.  Events include a costume parade, hayrides on the beach, cotton candy, caramel apples, and more!  No registration is required for Trunk or Treat.

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!  Time to make plans to winterize your outdoor shower, pool, and irrigation system before cold weather sets in.  If you haven’t already, call your plumber, pool company, and landscaper to get on the schedule and protect against freeze damage during the cold winter months.  Need a recommendation for a service provider?  Call or email me!

LONG & FOSTER IS BOOKING 2022 RENTALS NOW!  Property owners, please send me your rates if you haven’t already done so!  As soon as we receive them, we’ll begin booking rentals and sending you leases!  Need help determining your rental rates?  Call or email me!

New Listings:

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

162 96th Street, 1, Stone Harbor, $639,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213767

131 Meadowview Lane, Avalon Manor, $999,999, ACTIVE MLS#: 213747

19 Seabreeze Lane, Avalon Manor, $1,200,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213771

414 Old Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $1,200,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213780

388 39th Street, West, Avalon, $1,645,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213732

271 47th Street, Avalon, $2,095,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213755

8702 Third Avenue, 8702, Stone Harbor, $2,095,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213785

27 84th Street, Stone Harbor, $5,750,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213756

187 68th Street, Avalon, $5,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213774

120 40th Street, Avalon, $7,900,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213735

163 68th Street, Avalon, $8,750,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213745

Properties Under Contract:

7888 Dune Drive, 210, Avalon, $349,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 211292

320 40th Street, Avalon, $989,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213593

378 83rd Street, #5, Stone Harbor, $1,199,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213613

1688 Ocean Drive, A2, Avalon, $1,399,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213625

214 83rd Street, 1, Stone Harbor, $1,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213642

346 41st Street, West, Avalon, $1,789,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213452

311 42nd Street, Avalon, $3,100,013, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213229

118 105th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,200,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212854

214 62nd Street, Avalon, $4,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213704

Properties Sold:

488 Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $470,000, SOLD MLS#: 203814

41 Seabreeze Lane, Avalon Manor, $700,000, SOLD MLS#: 211008

245 34th Street, Avalon, $1,512,000, SOLD MLS#: 212597

250 24th Street, West, Avalon, $1,650,000, SOLD MLS#: 212582

455 21st Street, Avalon, $1,935,000, SOLD MLS#: 212394

261 47th Street, Avalon, $2,400,000, SOLD MLS#: 211519

20 94th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,500,000, SOLD MLS#: 211806

Standing watch over their nest, and chicks inside, are a pair of ospreys.  They’re commonly seen all summer long in and around our waterways, where they hunt for fish each day.

THE AVALON SEAFOOD FESTIVAL is here!  The perennial favorite will take place at Surfside Park Saturday & Sunday, from 10am to 5pm.  Enjoy live music all day long, plus vendors, children’s games, face painting, live-streamed college and NFL football games, and–of course–the freshest seafood from the area’s finest restaurants!

STONE HARBOR’S CLASSIC & VINTAGE CAR SHOW kicks off at 10am Saturday on 96th Street.  Stop by and see vehicles of all sorts, have lunch, and browse your favorite stores at the same time!  The car show ends at 1pm and a parade of vehicles will follow the show at 1:30pm.  To register a vehicle for the show click here: https://stoneharbornj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/car-show-2.pdf

AHHH, IT’S OCTOBER!  In addition to cool, crisp weather, October brings with it a couple more off-season favorites–blinking yellow lights, right turns on red, and the disappearance of parking meters!  All this, plus smaller crowds, and ocean water temperatures that are still around 73 degrees–what’s not to love!

MIRACLE ON 81ST STREET:  The Stone Harbor Museum recently produced a film about the history of Stone Harbor’s African-American residents titled “The Miracle on 81st Street.”  The film has garnered a great respone, and the Museum has arranged for a big-screen showing at the Harbor Square Theater on 96th Street on Saturday, October 9th at 12 noon.  Some who lived on 81st Street and helped make the show will be there to talk and answer questions!

THE LAST BULK TRASH PICK UP DAY in Stone Harbor is Tuesday, October 12th.  Items may be placed curbside up to 72 hours prior to pick up.  As always, construction debris, hazardous waste, carpeting, and propane tanks will not be picked up.

THE LONG & FOSTER RENTAL ADVANTAGE:  For those who own rental properties, Long & Foster provides an extensive array of services designed to secure more rentals AND support your guests while they’re here.  We provide extensive online marketing exposure via Home Away and VRBO as well as www.LFVacations.com; we accept all major credit cards; we provide owners with the option of requiring a traditional security deposit or a damage waiver plan; we have check-in locations in both Avalon and Stone Harbor; and, we have a Guest Services department that operates seven days per week during the summer season to help make your guest’s vacation experience as smooth as possible.  All of these services are provided to our owners at no extra cost!  Ready to get started generating rental income?  Call or email me!

ALL WE NEED ARE YOUR RENTAL RATES!  Rental property owners, if we don’t already have your 2022 rental rates, we need them!  We’re already booking vacation rentals for next summer.  Don’t miss out–take advantage of a strong rental market.  Call or email me with your rates today!

 

New Listings:

8001 Second Avenue, 115, Stone Harbor, $695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213661

378 83rd Street, #5, Stone Harbor, $1,199,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213613

214 83rd Street, 1, Stone Harbor, $1,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213642

9701 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $1,845,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213673

266 90th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,850,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213669

 

Properties Under Contract:

177 80th Street, 210, Avalon, $625,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212823

253 33rd Street, West, Avalon, $1,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213574

2158 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $3,500,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 211999

109 40th Street, Avalon, $3,999,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213559

335 6th Street, Avalon, $3,999,999, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212947

26 Pelican Drive, Avalon, $4,750,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213509

198 64th Street, Avalon, $5,900,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212657

 

Properties Sold:

7888 Dune Drive, 226, Avalon, $384,000, SOLD MLS#: 212084

7888 Dune Drive, 222, Avalon, $385,000, SOLD MLS#: 212704

123 Meadowview Lane, Avalon Manor, $950,000, SOLD MLS#: 211068

9401 Sunset Drive, 2, Stone Harbor, $996,000, SOLD MLS#: 212717

100 96th Street, 305, Stone Harbor, $1,050,000, SOLD MLS#: 212074

220 110th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,850,000, SOLD MLS#: 203574

8600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Stone Harbor, $3,075,000, SOLD MLS#: 212899

30 E. 10th Street, Avalon, $3,295,000, SOLD MLS#: 212665

119 106th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,875,000, SOLD MLS#: 212242

The iconic sign from Sylvester’s Fish Market has a new home!  Photo courtesy Avalon History Center’s Facebook page.

SYLVESTER’S FISH MARKET may be closed for good, but their iconic sign will have a new home at the Avalon History Center.  Bill & Bernadette Selgrath donated the sign earlier this week.  If you’ve never been to the Avalon History Center, stop by.  You’ll find an amazing collection of artifacts from Avalon’s past, both distant and recent!

70S AND SUNNY!  That’s been the daily weather forecast all week!  Warm sunshine, low humidity, and cool evenings–the stuff of September legends!  The ocean water temperature remains a comfortable 73 degrees, making it ideal for swimming, surfing, or beach walks.

Coming soon!  We’re looking forward to moving into our brand-new office in 2022, at our familiar 30th Street & Dune Drive location!

OFFICE UPDATE:  Our next chapter begins!  This week our staff moved to their temporary location at 2743 Dune Drive, where they’ll remain as our old office building is demolished and replaced with a brand-new building.  We’re looking forward to moving into our new office on Avalon’s most visible corner in 2022!  Our sale and rental business will continue full time during construction–contact me via phone or email anytime!

A CLASSIC & VINTAGE CAR SHOW joins the list of great fall activities to enjoy in Avalon & Stone Harbor.  The all-new event will be held on 96th Street in Stone Harbor on October 9th, from 10am to 1pm, with a parade of vehicles to follow.  The show is open to vintage & classic vehicles of all sorts, 15 years or older.  To register a vehicle email Tourism@SHNJ.org.

DR. STEVE SJUGGERUD posted an article in his Daily Wealth newsletter outlining the reasons he believes the real estate market will remain strong for years.   Sjuggerud says “The answer is simple. While this might feel like a mania, it’s actually perfectly rational. And it will likely last much longer than most believe…”  He goes on to outline his reasons, stating “It’s economics 101…It’s all about supply and demand.”  He points out that there are more buyers (including millennials) entering markets across the country, and “not nearly enough houses to buy.”  He also sites Covid, which caused people “to reprioritize their lives,” and the relative lack of new homes, since homebuilders “can’t fill the supply gap overnight.”  Sjuggerud concludes “That means the current housing boom is more sustainable than almost anyone realizes.”

 

New Listings:

162 96th Street, #1, Stone Harbor, $639,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213533

320 40th Street, Avalon, $989,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213593

178 35th Street, Avalon, $3,099,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213563

109 40th Street, Avalon, $3,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213559

26 Pelican Drive, Avalon, $4,750,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213509

4029 Dune Drive, Avalon, $6,499,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213541

5878 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $6,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213588

7668 Sunset Drive, Avalon, $8,475,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213566

Properties Under Contract:

7888 Dune Drive, 228, Avalon, $389,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212865

9303 Third Avenue, Apt 1, Stone Harbor, $689,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213357

231 83rd Street, Unit A Front, Stone Harbor, $1,079,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 211099

243 87th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213464

274 106th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213082

211 120th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213485

599 21st Street, Avalon, $3,400,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213592

89 37th Street, Avalon, $3,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213429

26 E. 25th Street, Avalon, $4,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213501

Properties Sold:

7888 Dune Drive, 224, Avalon, $382,000, SOLD MLS#: 212086

266 42nd Street, Avalon, $1,650,000, SOLD MLS#: 212494

222 87th Street, B, Stone Harbor, $2,250,000, SOLD MLS#: 212403

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

50 E. 15th Street, Avalon, $4,090,125, SOLD MLS#: 212448

310 70th Street, Avalon, $4,350,000, SOLD MLS#: 212330

10318 First Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,300,000, SOLD MLS#: 212682

September beach days are the best!

MARKET STATS:  35 new listings hit the market last month, and 36 listings went under contract.  The increase in new listings that we’ve seen over the past couple of months hasn’t quite matched demand, and the overall number of active listings has continued to decline.  For a detailed look at the market see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report.

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“BEACH SET UP GUY” WILL BE BACK for 2022!  During the 2021 season the Beach Set Up Guy provided beach goers with daily set up services in Avalon and Stone Harbor, carting chairs, umbrellas, and boogie boards to the beach each morning, then packing them up and taking them home in the afternoon.  His popular service ended in August, but “BSUG” reported that he’ll be back for the 2022 season with full time employees and may expand to an additional shore town.  Curious about using his services next season?  Visit him at https://www.beachsetupguy.com/

THE 96TH STREET BRIDGE will close to automotive traffic Monday through Thursday evenings 8pm to 6am, through September 30th, for structural repairs to its movable drawbridge span.  Traffic will flow freely during daytime hours, and no closures will occur Fridays or Saturdays.  During closures, use the Great Channel Bridge (to North Wildwood), Avalon Boulevard, or the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge (to Sea Isle City) for access on and off the island.

MEET REGIS, A NEW ADDITION at the Cape May County Zoo!  According to the zoo he’s a 6-pound, 7-month-old red kangaroo who needed a home.  Regis spends much of his time in a pouch, and gets supervised visits outside.  The Cape May County Zoo is a wonderful local resource.  It’s open seven days a week, features an incredible variety of animals, and admission is free (but donations are greatly appreciated!)

FALL PROJECT LISTS are a shore tradition, after a busy summer season of rentals or vacation usage.  From carpet cleaning to repainting, to repairs and upgrades, NOW is the time to plan those offseason projects to make sure your shore home is ready for the 2022 season.  With the frenetic pace of summer behind us, many contractors now have more time to meet with clients, provide estimates, and plan projects.  Don’t wait–make your wish list, then make some calls!  Need a referral for a contractor or other service provider?  Call me!

EVENTS THIS WEEKEND include everything from trains, fire trucks, and classic cars to beer & wine, and Irish music.  Here’s a brief rundown of what’s happening in the area this weekend:

• Savor September, Stone Harbor:  Beginning at noon on Saturday and running until 8pm, Savor September features four bands, several local wineries and breweries, artisan foods, crafts, and a corn hole tournament!
• Irish Fall Festival, North Wildwood: Friday & Saturday, 8am to 7pm daily, hang out along Olde New Jersey Avenue and surrounding pubs for Irish music all day, plus food & drink!
• Classic Car Show, Pacific Avenue in Wildwood:  The Fall Boardwalk Classic moves to Pacific Avenue (this year only), with cars on display Friday and Saturday from 9am to 3:30pm.  Also, at the Wildwood Convention Center Exhibit Hall the Big Show Invitational will featured a hand-picked selection of high-end specialty cars, vehicles for sale, and vendors.
• Tuckahoe Transportation Heritage Festival, Railroad Avenue, Tuckahoe:  Live music, vintage trains (both on display and available for rides), a G guage garden railroad, are all centered around the Cape May Seashore Lines Station in Tuckahoe, from 11am to 4pm.
• Antique Fire Truck Show, Wildwood: Sunday, September 26th, 10am to 2pm.  Head to Byrne Plaza at 3501 Pacific Avenue to view an array of antique fire trucks on display.

Coming in two weeks: Avalon’s Seafood Festival! Details to follow!

New Listings:

7888 Dune Drive, 218, Avalon, $695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213468

1 Leonards Lane, Avalon Manor, $999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213447

346 41st Street, West, Avalon, $1,789,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213452

243 87th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213464

211 120th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213485

3449 First Avenue, Avalon, $3,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213487

26 E. 25th Street, Avalon, $4,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213501

11 Heron Drive, Avalon, $6,795,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213470

Properties Under Contract:

250 105th Street, West, Stone Harbor, $919,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213272

440 21st Street, Rear, Avalon, $999,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213410

402 21st Street, North, Avalon, $1,499,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213375

167 34th Street, Avalon, $2,500,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212709

8 103rd Street, East, Stone Harbor, $2,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213268

789 Dune Drive, Avalon, $2,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213355

304 75th Street, Avalon, $2,800,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213412

Properties Sold:

7800 Dune Drive, 227, Avalon, $285,000, SOLD MLS#: 202957

2422 Fourth Avenue, West Unit, Avalon, $1,945,000, SOLD MLS#: 212174

279 54th Street, Avalon, $1,950,000, SOLD MLS#: 211617

4010 Dune Drive, Avalon, $2,300,000, SOLD MLS#: 204047

227 107th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,400,000, SOLD MLS#: 212188

9031 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $3,353,000, SOLD MLS#: 211902

589 Sunrise Drive, Avalon, $4,050,000, SOLD MLS#: 212421

75 E. 12th Street, Avalon, $4,995,000, SOLD MLS#: 212130

198 73rd Street, Avalon, $5,585,000, SOLD MLS#: 202568

Exciting news! Long & Foster Real Estate will soon be moving into a brand-new building to be constructed at our familiar Avalon location!

EXCITING NEWS FOR LONG & FOSTER AVALON!  We’re delighted to announce that we’ll soon be moving into a brand-new building at our familiar Avalon location!  In just a few weeks our iconic office building will be razed to make way for a beautiful new structure.  Long & Foster will occupy the prime first-floor office space in the new building.  Our sale and rental business will continue to operate full time during construction, with our administrative operations moving temporarily to 2743 Dune Drive.  Contact me via phone or email anytime!

AVALON’S DUNES WILL BE FERTILIZED during the week of October 25th-29th.  Once again, aerial fertilization will be utilized, and an aircraft will “buzz” the dunes while dropping non-toxic fertilizer pellets.  The process will begin at approximately 7am one day that week depending upon weather conditions, and will take approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.

STONE HARBOR BIRD SANCTUARY will close temporarily for a wetlands restoration project, beginning September 20th.  The Borough has contracted with wetlands restoration experts who will apply herbicide to non-native, invasive plants that have crowded native vegetation.  Some hand cutting and removal may follow the treatment.  The project is expected to last five days.  Signage will be posted at the entrances to all four bird sanctuary trails.

EVEN THOUGH IT PASSED SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES OFFSHORE, Hurricane Larry sent large ocean swells toward the east coast.  Blue skies, puffy white clouds, and an offshore breeze seemed almost at odds with the big incoming swells.  Surfers rejoiced while most others stayed out of the ocean Friday and Saturday.  Large swells also made for difficult conditions in inlets, including Townsend’s Inlet, shown below.

Avalon’s 8th Street Jetty provided protection as well as a great vantage point from which to watch large ocean swells roll toward the beach last Friday.

Incoming ocean swells were stopped by Avalon’s north end seawall adjacent to Townsend’s Inlet.

SYLVESTER’S FISH MARKET & RESTAURANT served its last seafood dinner September 11th, after more than 40 years in business.  The long-time favorite opened in 1978, and served fresh local seafood each summer on their trademark open-air picnic tables. Many Avalon old-timers remember when the location was known as Shutes, which first opened 77 years ago.

THE REEDS AT SHELTER HAVEN topped Travel & Leisure Magazine’s recent list of the Top Ten Resort Hotels in the Mid-Atlantic, based on voting by travelers, citing its location, quality, and the Salt Spa.  Number 2 on the list was Cape May’s Congress Hall.  Congratulations to The Reeds and Congress Hall!

OVER 200 PROPERTIES HAVE SOLD locally through September 1st–and over 100 more are scheduled to close this fall.  Three hundred buyer families have made their shore dreams come true, while three hundred seller families have achieved their real estate objectives and begun the next chapter of their lives.  What’s next for you?  Whether you’re ready to buy or sell, or simply need to consult with an expert on the local market to help evaluate your next move, call or email me today!
New Listings:

9303 Third Avenue, Apt 1, Stone Harbor, $689,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213357

224 96th Street, Stone Harbor, $775,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213343

440 21st Street, Rear, Avalon, $999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213410

402 21st Street, North, Avalon, $1,499,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213375

4541 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $2,250,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213407

304 75th Street, Avalon, $2,800,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 213412

Properties Under Contract:

351 96th Street, Unit 209, Stone Harbor, $699,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213376

15 Stone Court, Stone Harbor, $879,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213153

286 16th Street, 2, Avalon, $949,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213099

333 40th Street, Avalon, $1,450,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212999

214 29th Street, Avalon, $1,450,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213310

343 87th Street, S, Stone Harbor, $1,500,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213289

481 7th Street, Avalon, $2,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213227

2188 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $3,500,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212000

75 24th E. Street, Avalon, $3,950,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213283

6128 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $3,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212694

15 105th Street, Stone Harbor, $5,895,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213102

7708 Sunset Drive, Avalon, $6,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213263

4816 5th Avenue, Avalon, $11,500,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 203828

Properties Sold:

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

4169 Dune Drive, Avalon, $2,600,000, SOLD MLS#: 203515

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

4128 Bayberry Road, Avalon, $3,300,000, SOLD MLS#: 203514

35 E. 17th Street, Avalon, $4,495,000, SOLD MLS#: 212993

11 Heron Drive, Avalon, $5,250,000, SOLD MLS#: 211293

111 119th Street, Stone Harbor, $7,276,000, SOLD MLS#: 211358