Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Month: December 2012

  • SOLD

    A flurry of settlements posted for Avalon and Stone Harbor during the past week.

    What’s selling?  A quick overview:

    1) Basic 2 bed/1 bath cottage on Bower Court in Stone Harbor sold for $425,000    2) Vacant lot 50′ X 110′ on 11th and Dune Drive sold for $675,000    3) Large 2 story home on an over sized lot on 95th Street adjacent to the commercial district sold for $730,000    4) Old seashore home on a full size lot in the 300 block of 95th Street sold for $749,800    5) Cape Cod style home on the corner of 38th and Dune Drive sold for $890,000    6) Basic bay front cottage on an undersized lot on 104th Street sold for $1,000,000    7) Beach block tear down on 17th Street sold for $1,672,000    8) Newer home on the 110 block of 89th Street with a pool sold for $1,750,000    9) Brand new 3 level home in the 100 block of 31st Street with a pool sold for $1,850,000    10) 3 level home built in 2007 with a pool, in the 100 block of 39th Street sold for $1,995,000    11) Large bay front home near Fifth Avenue on 42nd Street sold for $2,100,000    12)  Oversized bay front parcel with existing house and pool at the end of Heron Drive sold for $5,850,000.

    If you would like additional information regarding market values for Avalon/ Stone Harbor, please let me know.  I appreciate the opportunity to help!  ann@anndelaney.com

     

  • Perspective

    The best way to see the ocean front homes on the island?  From the paths, and on the beach.  It’s the only way to really appreciate the architecture (and get a perspective of the views).   Another excuse for me to walk along the beach as often as possible 😉

     

  • Worthwhile Article

    Interesting article in today’s Press of Atlantic City: Vacation Homes Tangling Recovery   The contrast between residents and second home owners is described as it relates to assistance from FEMA and flood insurance.

    In Avalon and Stone Harbor specifically, only 14% of the dwellings function as a primary residence.  I was thinking about this recently as I walked by homes with sea grass still in the yard, and evidence of dampness along the block foundation.  The interior of the house may be fine, but the crawl space was obviously flooded.  The water is gone, yet if the insulation and/or duct work got wet…it needs to be replaced.  I worry that those owners will be back in April and find mold inside their home- a much more expensive fix.

    Better to hire someone to thoroughly inspect the crawl space (and garage)- just to be sure.  If you need a recommendation for a contractor or HVAC company, I am happy to help.

     

     

  • Buying at the Shore

    Considering a shore purchase?  Owning a vacation home continues to be a dream for so many. It’s a major financial investment, and therefore important to make the best selection possible.

    That’s where I can help.  It’s my goal to find the best fit – location, amenities, price.  And, provide complete information regarding financing, carrying costs, income potential, insurance requirements, and zoning.  If I know something about a property/location- good or bad- you will know it, too. The island is not only my place of business…it’s also my home.

    A common question on a barrier island: does this area flood?  Always an important disclosure; and even more so after Sandy.  In the weeks since the storm, I have purposely walked most of the neighborhoods to see for myself.

    Thank you for your trust, and referring your friends.  I appreciate the business!

  • It’s Already December?

    Off to a nice start.  Have a great weekend!

  • Beach Walking

    The view is always changing…and I often see something especially unique.

    Yesterday on a beach path, I saw a pine tree decorated with a few Christmas balls, as well as orphaned beach items- flip flops and shovels.  Last week, I walked by a fort built from “Sandy” debris- very creative!  And of course, there is the bonus of finding beautiful sea glass 🙂