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March 22, 2012

March Kayaking

By ann

Moderate temperatures and calm winds yesterday.  A good day to get back on the water!

Unfortunately, the time of day that worked best for me was also dead low tide. 

In the warmer months, I work around high tide to avoid the bugs.  Not a problem this time of year. 

However, I mis-calculated water access from my usual launch site, and had to (carefully) drag my kayak across the bay muck.  Good news- I didn’t sink in too far, or slip!  Won’t do that again 😉

Interesting views at low tide- and a new perspective of bulkheads and boat slips.  Don’t tell anyone, but this is the bridge I occasionally scoot under to the adjacent basin.  The tide has to be high enough so I can float over the large pipe, low enough so I can duck under the upper pipes, and calm enough for me to maneuver through the maze of pilings!

By the way, I had company yesterday on the bay- a clammer on one of the mud flats along the main channel.

Now that’s dedication to a job!

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March 22, 2012

Breaking News- It’s Foggy

By ann

Soupy skies again today.  We are starting to mold a bit around the edges 😉

Actually, this  is very typical spring weather at the shore….we were just spoiled with a few unseasonably warm, sunny days!

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March 20, 2012

Spring!

By ann

Warm sunshine, clear skies, green grass, and colorful flowers!

Noticed green stalks in the dune and marsh grass. And, the flowering pear trees along Dune Drive in downtown Avalon are starting to bloom.

Will continue to post the opening dates for local businesses and restaurants, here and on Twitter.

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March 19, 2012

2148 Harbor Avenue, Avalon

By ann

Do you know a buyer for this home?

Custom side by side townhouse with the “feel” of a single family.  Three levels of living provide a nice balance of space and privacy.

4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 3 sun decks, and a real back yard!

Walk everywhere- nice neighborhood with the convenience of downtown shops and restaurants nearby.

Hardwood floors, 3 zone gas heat and central air, granite counter-tops, separate utility room, awning for the main deck, and outdoor storage.  Attractively furnished and ready for immediate use.  $719,000.

For additional information and interior photos: http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales/detail/262/2148-harbor-avenue

Thank you for your interest!  ann@anndelaney.com

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March 19, 2012

Monday Sunrise

By ann

After a foggy weekend, so nice to see the sun!

I was walking along our beautiful beach this morning, watching the sunrise, breathing in the fresh salt air, and feeling very grateful…and yet the “traveler” in me couldn’t help but wonder about the destinations of the jets overhead.

The weather forecast for the week looks great.   Will of course post the scenic views 😉

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March 18, 2012

What’s Selling?

By ann

During the past 30 days, 26 properties in Avalonand Stone Harbor, NJ SOLD.  I have highlighted a few as an overview of current real estate values:

1) An updated 1st floor condo – one of 4 in a building located in the beach block of 21st Street in Avalon.  2 bedrooms, plus extra den. Sold for $515,000.

2) An attractive townhouse style unit in Cornell Harbor off of 8th Street in Avalon.  3 level inside unit with a garage, 2 bedrooms plus a den and loft.  Boat slip included.  Community has a bay side pool.  Sold for $700,000.

3) An old seashore home on 31st Street in Avalon on a 50′ lot.  Buyer will tear down the structure and build a new house to re-sell.  Sold for $720,333.

4) A neat and clean contemporary rancher built in 1986, and located between Dune and Ocean Drive on 13th Street in Avalon sold for $750,000.

5) A corner property on 102nd and Second Avenue in Stone Harbor- a tear down on a nice lot.  Sold for $1,050,000.

6) An unusual bay property with an old cottage on the front half, and an over the water boat house out back.  On 7th Street (Yacht Club Drive) in Avalon. Sold for $1,400,000.

7) An updated bay front house on 92nd Street- located on the Stone Harbor Yacht Club basin.  Sold for $1,555,000.

8 ) New construction on the west block of 24th Street in Avalon. 6 bedrooms and a pool.  Sold for $1,850,000.

9) A beach block upside down style with some updates and a pool.  Corner of 59th and Dune Drive.  Sold for $2,250,000.

10) A contemporary bay front home on the bulkhead side of Fifth Avenue in Avalon, with a large pool.  Sold for $2,500,000.

11) A custom built bay front home on 70th Street in Avalon.  Unique setting and a beautiful pool area.  Sold for $4,150,000.

The median price of all condo/townhouse units sold was $650,000.

The median price of all single family homes sold was $1,702,500.

If you have any questions regarding recent sales or current inventory, please contact me ann@anndelaney.com  or 609-967-7950 

Thank you for your continued interest!

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March 17, 2012

Spring Fog

By ann

Recipe for good health: salt air in the lungs, and moisture on your skin!

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March 17, 2012

Irish Roots

By ann

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

This picture was taken in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 2008.  My husband was disappointed that the restaurant didn’t sell logo t-shirts. The owner said that’s an “American thing”!

On my father’s side, my grandmother was from County Clare in the Republic of Ireland, and my grandfather grew up near Ballymena in Northern Ireland.  A real mixed marriage!

They vacationed in Stone Harbor each summer when their 6 children were young, and eventually built a house in Avalon in the 1950’s.  A family business brought the grown sons and daughters (with spouses and young children)  from Philadelphia to Avalon shortly thereafter.

After visiting the beautiful windswept coast of Northern Ireland, I can better understand my grandfather’s love of the shore.  We have sand in our shoes… and salt water in our blood  😉

Sláinte!

P.S.  Originally posted  in 2011- worth a repeat.

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March 15, 2012

Beach Walker’s Report

By ann

The beaches along our seven mile island are in great shape for the fast approaching season.  In Stone Harbor (picture taken Tuesday after work- LOVE the late day shadows – 114th Street looking north ): newly planted dune grass and improved beach paths in many locations.   And, markers recently installed for the spaces leased for Hobie Cats south of 122nd Street.  Overall, good dune structure and wide beaches await.

In Avalon (picture taken yesterday- 21st Street looking south): beach fill project is complete; providing wide, groomed beaches in our northend.  The mid-island and southend beach are likewise in excellent condition.

If you need even more encouragment to come to the beach: yesterday I spotted at least 10 dolphins feeding near the 9th Street jetty in Avalon.  Always excited to see my kayaking buddies for the first time each year!

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March 15, 2012

Wednesday Beach Day

By ann

Who would think we could enjoy a beach day in March?

Found the flip flops and suntan lotion, and spent a few hours on the beach.

The warm weather also inspired me to wash off some deck furniture, and haul my kayak out from under the house.   Looking forward to more warm, calm days so I can venture out on the bay 🙂

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