Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Author: ann

  • Market Stats & Facts

    In the last 30 days, 25 properties in Avalon and Stone Harbor SOLD (settlement); with an additional 36 sale pending and due to settle in the near future.

    The overall median selling price was $995,000.  The low was a 1st floor duplex/condo in Avalon for $425,000; the high was a custom bay front home on 42nd Street in Avalon for $4,200,000. 

    There were 8 condo/townhouse units sold- with a median selling price of $625,000.  The median selling price of the 16 single family homes was $1,637,500.  And 1 duplex sold for $710,000.

    Currently in Avalon  and Stone Harbor, there are 619 properties total on the active sale market (some duplication if a property fits in more than 1 category).  341 are single family homes; 187 are condo/townhouse units, 29are multi-unit properties; and 25 vacant lots (a common classification for a “tear down”- property may not actually be an empty lot).  The remaining 37 are commercial properties.

  • Breeze turns to Wind

    Remember that great summer breeze?  After Labor Day it officially converts to “wind”. 

    How strong is the wind at the shore?  Under that pile of sand is a bench at the edge of a beach path.  It’s only November and just the top few slats are visible!   Hope someone remembers to dig it out by May 😉

  • Time Change

    Glad my commute to work does not involve a major highway. 

     Sunday morning on Dune Drive allows me to drive and change the clock in the car at the same time!

  • South End Avalon

    New Sale Listing:  295 65th Street, Avalon, NJ

     

    Spacious 3 level townhouse style unit with 5 bedrooms, plus a bonus 3rd floor loft.  3.5 elegant baths.  Gas heat and central air. Private sun deck. Walk just 2 blocks to a wide beach.  Totally renovated interior.  $839,000.

    For more info and pictures: http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales/detail/245 or e-mail questions to ann@anndelaney.com

  • Morning Light

    Yes, I will join in and whine when it’s dark at 5pm tomorrow.  But will also appreciate the time change for my morning walk. 

    The warm sun reflecting off the ocean provides motivation to bundle up get outside!

  • Sunset at the Point

    You don’t have to be a  serious “birder” to appreciate Stone Harbor Point.

    Follow the clam shell driveway from the 123rd Street parking lot to the sand pathways.  The large body of (tidal) water is a popular gathering spot for various marsh wildlife.

    Be sure to catch a colorful fall sunset from one of the look out platforms.  Bonus: with the cooler weather…no bugs!

  • Snow “Birds”?

    Do dolphins follow the trend of many local residents and head south for the winter? 

    It’s late in the season to see so many as I walked the beach this morning.  Because the dolphins were heading south…I thought they might be migrating to warmer waters for the winter.

    A very pleasant distraction 🙂

  • Unfortunate Reality

    Avalon and Stone Harbor Police Departments have reported recent thefts of flat screen televisions from several unoccupied homes on the island.  

    This is disappointing news for our community.  Unfortunately, we aren’t completely immune from the real world.

    The police have asked residents to be aware of suspicious activity on the quiet blocks in town.  And seasonal residents should carefully secure their home in the off season.  It may also be helpful to hire a “winter watch” service for peace of mind.

  • Dressing for the Weather

    More layers required for my morning walk- but SO worth it to see the sunrise. 

    When you grow up by the beach, flip flops and shorts are worn for as long as possible.  There is resistance to cold weather clothes.

    My parents tried.  I remember my father’s favorite question: “Do you have your boots?” - and my mother asking my sisters (even in recent years): “Where is your coat?”

    I finally learned…after our youngest son moved to Colorado.  I discovered wool socks and sweaters.  And understood the need for boots!  Now I have the wardrobe that allows me to walk on the beach year round in reasonable comfort 😉

  • Halloween Weekend

    The brilliant colors of the leaves in the Avalon high dunes and Stone Harbor bird sanctuary. Clouds tinted red and yellow at sunset.  And cooler temperatures…as of today!

    A Children’s Halloween Party will be held Saturday in the Avalon Community Hall at 1pm.

    Trick or Treat takes place on the island Sunday night between 5pm and 8pm.   Have a good weekend!