Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Avalon, New Jersey- News

  • Top of the Line!

    Just listed for Sale: custom built by Zeigler Ranalli to the detailed specifications of the owners.  An incredible combination of technology, quality materials, style, and convenience- the ultimate seashore retreat.  Prime Avalon location between Avalon Avenue and First Avenue.  Close to the beach and an easy walk to town.

    For a details fact sheet, click HERE   or 609-967-7950  ann@anndelaney.com

    Link to info on the Power Play Realty web site.

    5 bedroom suites (all with a private bath), 2 powder rooms, family room over looking the beautiful pool (check out the TV over the hot tub!), open great room ideal for entertaining, and 6 porches/decks.  $2,695,000.

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  • For Sale- Avalon

    Exceptionally well maintained home custom built for the current owner.  Quality upgrades at the time of construction; plus a pool added in 2012!  5 spacious bedrooms and 5 full baths. Family room, huge great room, utility room, and an attached 1 car garage.  Even a peek of the ocean!

    Wonderful location- Between Avalon Avenue and First Avenue on 26th Street. Close to the beach and convenient to downtown shops and restaurants.  $2,145,000 furnished and ready for immediate use.

    For a link to the detailed fact sheet, click HERE  or contact me 609-967-7950  ann@anndelaney.com

    Link to the info on the Power Play Realty web site.

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  • Come to the Beach!

    RentSighWe still have vacation rental properties available for summer weeks (the only exception is Arts/Crafts Show week of 8/2- 8/9).

    Search our web site, and contact me to help!

    http://www.powerplayrealty.com/rentals

    ann@anndelaney.com      609-967-7950

  • Nostalgia

    StoneHarborStoriesTwo recent opportunities to walk down memory lane.

    On Tuesday, I attended the premiere of “Stone Harbor Stories”, a movie celebrating the Borough’s Centennial (DVD is available for purchase at the Stone Harbor Museum- 93rd Street).

    I have only been around for half of that time 😉 yet so many of the old photos were familiar.

    On Wednesday, a summer class sponsored by the Avalon Library was held in a classroom of the adjacent elementary school (my 6th grade classroom if I remember correctly!) In the hallway, there is a collage of prior students. How on earth did those “kids” get to be so old?

    These situations jog forgotten memories…and make me smile!

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  • Fireworks from the Beach

    fireworksI actually prefer when Avalon and Stone Harbor fireworks are scheduled on different nights.

    Last night, we were able to sit on the beach at 95th Street, and see the Stone Harbor display…along with Sea Isle City ‘s and Ocean City’s in the back ground.

    As we left the beach, we could see Wildwood’s fireworks in the distance.

    Tonight, we will have the bonus of Avalon!

     

     

  • Brendan’s Fund

    brendanborekI am proud to support The Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund: a grass roots organization helping Cape May County pediatric cancer patients and their families since 1992.

    So many opportunities to participate and contribute.  For the complete list of activites, visit the web site, or the office/store at 2170 Dune Drive, Avalon.

    Later today: the 4th Annual Low Tide Beach Ride on 9th Street- 6:30pm

    On July 29th, the Annual Artist and Friends Art Show at the Avalon Yacht Club- 6pm- 9pm.

  • Island Dwellers

    Enjoyed a unique opportunity to actually MEET a few fellow Twitter friends from Cape May last night.  We joked that we would get together…and then “tweet” back and forth.

    Fortunately, our phones sat idle while we engaged in real live conversations!

    A common theme- winter at the shore.  We compared notes…and interestingly…the Cape May residents were curious how WE managed  living here.  This struck me as funny.  Yes, Avalon and Stone Harbor are quiet in the off season.  And we don’t have the numerous dining options.  Oh, and we can’t walk to the Acme or CVS.  Okay…maybe they have a point 😉

    One Cape May resident (an artist) said it best: “People either get Cape May…or they don’t”.  That’s so true about all of the local beach communities- each offering a different quality of life.

    Thankfully, our little (quiet) island suits us just fine 🙂

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  • Avalon and Stone Harbor Sales

    Market Update: summary of past 30 days.

    salesignA total of 33 properties SOLD in Avalon and Stone Harbor.

    22 single family homes; ranging in price from $762,000 for a nice upside down style home just over the 21st Street bridge in Avalon; to $2,750,000 for a new 5 bedroom Stone Harbor home on a large lot with a private pool.  The median selling price for all single family homes: $1,762,500.

    7 condo/townhouse units; ranging in price from $250,000 for a 2 bedroom unit above an ice cream shop on Dune Drive in Avalon; to $1,060,000 for a renovated bay front townhouse style at Cornell Harbor in Avalon. The median selling price for all condo/townhouse units was $520,000.

    There were 3 vacant lots sold: Corner of 54th and Dune Drive for $950,000; 100 block of 110th Street for $1,400,000; and beach block of 66th Street for $2,450,000.

    One multi-family sale: an older side by side building in the 100 block of 83rd Street for $1,037,500 (both units).

    The overall median selling price (all categories) $1,363,000.

    In addition, there are 44 properties under contract, with settlements scheduled for the near future.  The median asking price for the pending sales is $1,412,500 (final selling price posted after closing).

    If you have any questions regarding market value in Avalon or Stone Harbor, please let me know.

    I appreciate the opportunity to help!    609-967-7950   or     ann@anndelaney.com

  • Busy Week!

    Music, bike races, sand sculptures, a boat parade, and fireworks…oh my!

    Live entertainment Tuesday evening below the Stone Harbor Water Tower – 7pm.   Same night: Big Beach Movie (Monster’s University)- 8:45pm at 30th Street beach in Avalon.

    More live music on Thursday evening at Veterans Plaza, 21st Street circle- 7pm.

    Friday the 4th- a full day of events. In Avalon: 10th Street field for races at 9:30am; boat parade at 1pm (starts at Avalon Point Marina); music at the Community Hall (30th Street) starting a 6pm.  AND a huge fireworks display at 9pm.    In Stone Harbor:  9am sand sculpture contest at 80th Street and the beach; foot and bike races at the 80th Street field; live music starts at 6pm; AND another option for amazing fireworks at 9:30pm.

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  • Peaceful Places

    Even during the busy summer season, it’s possible to find a quiet place on the island.

    The inlet section of Avalon (along the jetty, or closer to the bay). Stone Harbor Point.  Kayaking in the back bay (near the marsh where it’s too shallow for boats).  An early morning beach walk (although this morning, we had to share the shoreline with a few others!)  And, the sunrise surfers/paddle boarders don’t seem to mind the lack of waves…just hanging with the dolphins!

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