A rare find!
80′ X 110′ lot – situated just 6 homes from the beach entrance.
Unground wiring and no poles on the block for unobstructed views!
$5,200,000.
Link for MLS details and photos: 190 76th Street MLS details
Questions? ann.delaney@tksir.com
Thank you for your interest!
The sun was trying, but not warming us much.
Thankful for pretty views as we walked along the Avalon NJ beach on this chilly morning!
My sisters and I rented a home in Marco Island last week to celebrate milestone birthdays.
Because I have managed vacation rentals for (gulp!) 45 years, I value opportunities to experience a home as a tenant.
This perspective helps me as both a landlord, and rental agent.
Of course, cleanliness is top priority. Overall, our house was in good shape, but the ceiling fans and AC return vents needed some attention. I realize this is challenging with a long rental season.
The amenities and supplies were plentiful. It was obvious the owners enjoy the house with their family based on the baby equipment, pool toys, beach items, etc.
2 minor pet peeves: the lack of bathroom towel racks, and full length mirrors in the bedrooms. There were only 4 of us in a 4 bedroom home, yet we all noted these shortcomings.
Towel racks benefit the property owner- fewer damp towels tossed over a door or the shower curtain. Mildew grows quickly in a damp environment!
And full length mirrors are inexpensive and easy to install.
Ample room to install a towel racks.
The one full length mirror in the house. Could be easily hung on the wall rather than propped in a corner!
Another light coating of snow overnight.
Looks pretty on the dunes and beach…but I’m ready for summer 🙂
Santa– the life size plywood cut out version- has been an important part of Christmas for as long as I can remember.
Santa began his life of service in the early 1960s at my parents’ first house in Avalon. He was surrounded by big, multi-colored bulbs on the newly planted shrubs. Inside that modest Golden Home rancher, 4 little girls hung their stockings on a cardboard fireplace with a plug in red bulb that magically turned the metal wheel to create “fire”!
In the 1970s, Santa moved with our family 5 blocks south in Avalon to a larger, 2 story home with a real wood fireplace. The colorful exterior lights were eventually replaced with more subtle white bulbs, but the spot light literally remained on Santa.
In the off season, Santa hung proudly on the garage wall- watching us all come and go. Those little girls grew up and moved out, bringing back grandchildren for days on the beach. In the 1980s, my young sons were fascinated by Santa, and maybe a bit intimidated based on our attempts to use him for improved behavior!
When my parents downsized to a townhouse in the early 1990s, my father asked if I wanted Santa for our home. Of course, I was thrilled- and Santa didn’t complain as he was forced to leave Avalon and move “off shore”.
Santa loyally followed us on each move- knowing that he would be given a prominent position (with a flood light) at Christmas. Years later, he gratefully moved back to the island to become a Stone Harbor resident!
Now coasting past his mid-50s, Santa was showing signs of wear (aren’t we all).
For several years, I thought about arranging a touch up, but it just didn’t feel right. Thankfully, our niece offered her artistic talents – a perfect fit!
So the newly refreshed Santa is back in his designated spot in front of our home- ready to face another 50+ years by the beach ????
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2024 Update- We sold our home, so Santa moved with us to Avalon while we wait for our new townhome to be built. Time marches on…and Santa tags along!
Exceptionally well maintained upside down style home.
Unique rear yard oasis featuring a custom outdoor kitchen and sitting area.
4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, plus an extra family room with a built in bar.
For additional information and photos: MLS Fact Sheet
Contact me for more details! ann.delaney@tksir.com
A rare find!
80′ X 110′ lot – situated just 6 homes from the beach entrance.
Unground wiring and no poles on the block for unobstructed views!
$5,200,000.
Link for MLS details and photos: 190 76th Street MLS details
Questions? ann.delaney@tksir.com
Thank you for your interest!
Winter Weather at the Shore
Excellent advice from The McMahon Agency- a local insurance company:
The weather forecast next week calls for plummeting temperatures with winds blowing 15-20 miles an hour. This is a recipe for broken pipes! It’s crucial to prepare your property—whether it’s your primary home, secondary residence, or commercial building.
If you have a secondary home, your house is probably already winterized, but if not, you need to get to your home or have a friend who can stop by, to prepare the building. Don’t forget any outdoor water lines, like outdoor showers, to make sure they are off.
Frozen pipe claims are not fun; neither is coming to the shore in the middle of the winter to have to repair your house due to costly water damage. Here are a few simple steps can help you avoid unnecessary stress and expenses.
How to prevent frozen pipes:
What to do if a pipe bursts: