I’ve written about my personal experience with dune grass planting as a child growing up on the island.  Needless to say, our finished product looked a bit different than the symmetrical rows pictured!
The dune grass planting is the final phase of our recent beach/dune restoration project.
Hoping for a clear view of the NASA rocket launch tonight.  Follow  @NASA_Wallops  on Twitter for updates.  I will be live tweeting, too @anndelaneybeach
Launch window: Â 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Â Find an area with minimal artificial light (like the beach!) and look south.
P.S.  We were joined by quite a few others at Stone Harbor Point- ideal location for an unobstructed view.  Launch was at 8:15pm, and we watched the rocket  appear from across the inlet, veer over the ocean for several minutes…before fading away.  Cool!  Â
Prestigious Bayberry Drive location- half a block to a wide beach, across from the recreation park, and within walking distance of downtown Avalon.
HUGE lot- 115′ X 100′.
See LINK for more details. Â Please share this information with friends looking to buy/build at the shore. Â I appreciate your referrals!
Yes, we have fall colors at the beach. Â The high dunes and lush beach paths in Avalon…and the Bird Sanctuary and the Point in Stone Harbor offer beautiful views this time of year.
I have been selling properties in Avalon and Stone Harbor for 30+ years, and can speak confidently regarding long term appreciation. Â After several years of a declining, Â then a leveling shore market, we are grateful for modest appreciation.
Three interesting examples of long term growth:
215 53rd Street, Avalon
An original “Golden Home” built in the 1960s. Â 60′ X 110′ lot.
The home had value for the earlier sales- now it’s all about the land value. Â Structure will be torn down to make way for a new single family home.
$915,000 October 2013, $855,000 January 2009, $750,000 January 2004, $131,000 December 1983, $85,000 April 1979.
25 East 17th Street, Avalon
Beach block property. Â 50′ X 110′ lot. Â Street has under ground wiring (allows for a better view).
Seller purchased the property in September 1989 for $115,000. Â The existing raised rancher was torn down earlier this year and the seller built brand new.
The new home sold in October 2013 for $2,600,000.
316 92nd Street,Stone Harbor
Bay front Cape style home situated on a 60′ X 90′ lot facing Snug Harbor. Extensively renovated.
Sold in September 2013 for $1,903,000.
Prior sales: $1,555,000 in March 2012, and $170,000 in October 1982.
The sale activity continues.  During the last 30 days, 44 properties SOLD (settlement).
There are an additional 49 sale pending with settlement scheduled to occur in the near future.
The break down of those sold:
11 condominium/townhouse units, ranging from a 1 bedroom unit at Harbor Tower (on the bay at 96th Street) for $235,000; to $1,775,000 for a rare ocean front townhouse style unit on 92nd Street, Stone Harbor.  The median selling price was $720,000.
27 single family homes, ranging from a basic 2 story home on an undersized lot on 85th Street for $750,000; to $5,500,000 for an ocean front home (land value) on 64th Street, Avalon.  The median selling price was $1,151,000.
Plus: 3 commercial properties, 2 vacant lots, and 1 multi-family unit.  The overall median selling price (all categories) was $925,000.
If you have any questions regarding market values in Avalon or Stone Harbor, NJ, please ask!  609-967-7950 or ann@anndelaney.com
I appreciate the opportunity to help.
Prime Avalon, NJ location! Â Corner of 40th Street and Bayberry Road. Â HUGE 115′ X 100′ parcel with functional 2 story home. Â 6 bedrooms and 4 baths. Â AÂ clean palette ready to be transformed. OR, an amazing site to build an expansive 3 level family home with a private pool area/cabana, etc.
Priced at land value  $1,995,000.
Additional details:  Click Here  Contact me for more information:  ann@anndelaney.com  or 609-967-7950
Thank you for your interest!
The photos and news reports from last year make me emotional. Â It’s hard to re-read my blog posts, too:
Monday (Sandy)
Tuesday Night (home)
An article in today’s Press of Atlantic City is also very moving- an Ocean City resident apologizing for not evacuating : LINK to article  An important message for all shore residents.
Grateful to enjoy an ordinary and beautiful fall day 1 year later!
The Annual Seafood Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday (10/12- 10/13) – 30th Street and Avalon Avenue, Avalon.  For more details visit the special events page on the Avalon Chamber of Commerce web site.  Big screen TVs to watch the football games, too!
Another food option: the American Legion Post will be hosting their annual BBQ dinner- 4:30 to 7:30 pm on Saturday, 10/12. Â Tickets are $20 each. 117th Street and Second Avenue in Stone Harbor. Â Take out available, too.
This house offers options- a terrific spot to build a new home (approximately 3500 square feet)…or use the current well maintained home.
Great location! Â 44th Street is a beach path street (a beautiful walk through the dune path to a wide, guarded beach). Â Low key, residential neighborhood. Â Yet still within walking/biking distance to recreation, restaurants, and downtown shops. Â 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a huge screened in porch. Gas heat and central air. Â 50′ X 110′ lot. Â $915,000 furnished.
For more details, click on the MLS Link
Please share with friends looking to purchase in Avalon, NJ. Â I appreciate your interest and referrals! Â ann@anndelaney.com
