Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Avalon, New Jersey- News

  • Last Minute Vacation Rental

    9thStreetNew construction: Northend of Avalon

    The new owner will be offering the house for rent starting Sunday, August 11th for 3 weeks (Sunday to Sunday).

    Beautiful 3 level home with 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 1st floor family room with wet bar and views of the private pool.  2nd floor great room with custom kitchen and spacious main living area.  The front sun deck offers a covered section- ideal for outdoor dining.  An added convenience: a 4 stop elevator.

    1st floor – bedroom with 2 single beds, and bedroom with 1 queen bed.  2nd floor- 2 bedrooms, each with a queen bed; 3rd floor- front bedroom with queen bed and private sun deck, and large master suite with king bed and private deck.

    Property will be completely furnished and equipped for a comfortable family vacation.   Located on a quiet residential street- just 2 blocks to the a guarded beach, and 1 block to the Borough of Avalon Recreation area.

    Rental rate: $10,000 per week.  Contact me for more details:  ann@anndelaney.com  or 609-967-7950

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  • There’s Still Time!

    RentSighPass the word…there are rental properties still available for the summer weeks.  And, last minute requests are fine!

    How about next week?  This townhouse at 3446 Dune Drive is ready to rent, with an early check in (so that you can enjoy the full weekend).

    Or, an attractive condo on the bay at 1668 Ocean Drive, Avalon- take advantage of the discounted June rates.

    If you need a larger home, check out 1019 First Avenue, Avalon.  Save with early season rates.

    For other weeks during the summer, search our web site:  www.powerplayrealty.com  and then contact me for more specifics.

    Thank you for your interest!

     

     

  • Restaurant Week June 3- 7

    restaurant-week-thumbnail_2This is important (especially for those of us who prefer not to cook):

    Seven Mile Beach Restaurant Week starts Monday, June 3rd.

    Over 30 local establishments are participating.  For details/ menus:  Click Here

     

    For even more variety, Cape May is hosting their restaurant week June 2nd through the 9th; and Sea Isle City from June 1st through the 8th.

  • Annual Dog Rant

    dogSorry- I need to vent!

    First the official rules:  In Avalon, dogs are not permitted on the beach between March 1st through September 30th.  In Stone Harbor, dogs are permitted between September 30th and June 1st any time during the day; and after June 1st, from 7pm through sunset.  In both communities, the dogs must be on a leash year round.

    The reality: many owners use the open space of the beach as an opportunity to allow their dogs to run.

    Unfortunately, a loose dog can be a nuisance (or worse) to others on the beach.

    If a dog aggressively approaches me, barks at me, jumps on me, or chases me…it’s not my fault (despite being told otherwise just this morning!).  And frankly, it’s not even the dog’s fault.  The dog owner has the responsibility to maintain control of their pet- preferably with the aid of a leash.

    I don’t want to hear “He’s just saying hello”, or “Don’t worry, she won’t bite”, or “He’s just a puppy”, or today’s classic line “It’s because you are afraid”.

    I am nervous around dogs, so I purposely move out of their way while walking on the beach.  But, walkers/runners should not feel intimidated by dogs…or their owners.

    End of rant- thanks!

     

  • Memorial Day

    Images from the weekend. Avalon and Stone Harbor NJ

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  • Avalon, Stone Harbor Sale Market

    salesignPleased to report: 27 settlements so far this month for properties on the island.  The median selling price was $925,001; and ranged from a low of $172,000 for a Beachcomber Motel/Condo unit in Avalon, to $3,800,000 for a beautiful new beach block home in Stone Harbor.

    Review the list of properties:  Sold link

    There are an additional 70 properties sale pending, with settlement scheduled to occur soon.  The median list price for those under contract is $900,000.

    Review the list of properties: Under Contract link

    I am in the office if you have any questions regarding real estate values in Avalon or Stone Harbor.  I appreciate your business!

    609-967-7950 work        ann@anndelaney.com

     

  • AND…we are open!

    The rain stopped, and brilliant sunshine returned for the 8:30am ribbon cutting on the Avalon beach.  What a great community event.

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  • Busy Week Ahead

    Most of the vehicles on the island this week? Contractor and delivery trucks.

    Trades people are working long hours to complete projects in time for Friday; outdoor furniture and gas grills will be delivered to numerous homes; food stores and restaurants are stocking up; and Borough workers continue to prep the beaches and town for the big holiday weekend.

    shellflagStone Harbor will officially “open” the beach on Thursday, 5/23. Avalon will join other Jersey shore communities for a symbolic ribbon cutting on Friday, 5/24.  The mile long ribbon will be held by local business owners, residents, and school children.  8:30am on the 30th Street beach.  Should be a nice event.

    On Memorial Day (Monday), there will be 2 parades:  Avalon at 9am; and Stone Harbor at 12 noon.  A great excuse for a bike ride to catch both events.

     

    P.S. Stone Harbor will also join in with the Jersey shore ribbon cutting Friday morning.  9am at the 95th Street beach. Encouraging business owners, residents, and visitors to help with the event.  This will replace the Thursday beach opening.

  • Mother’s Day Weekend

    96thStreetDid you manage to visit your favorite food spots this weekend?  So many options…and so little time.

    We had breakfast at Uncle Bill’s in Stone Harbor on Friday.  Several feet of water from Sandy forced a complete renovation, and an empty adjacent store allowed for needed expansion.  Check out the restored wall paper discovered during the renovations (it’s in the background of a picture with the original “Uncle Bill” hanging nearby).  The furniture and decor are all new; yet traditionalists will be pleased to see the t-shirt uniforms remain the same 😉

    Kohler’s Bakery in Avalon yesterday- to buy my first cream donut of the season.  And sticky buns to take home. They will be open again for Memorial Day weekend; Father’s Day weekend; and full time in late June.  That’s good, because it allows me to burn off the calories in between!

    The last hurrah of the weekend may be Mack’s Pizza in Stone Harbor for my Mother’s Day dinner…followed by a LONG walk on the beach.

  • What’s Selling?

    SandcastleThere are a total of 66 properties sale pending in Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ.

    35 are single family homes: median asking price of $1,549,000

    28 are condo/townhouse units: median asking price of $539,000

    2 are duplex properties: median asking price of $1,099,000

    1 is a vacant lot (2nd from beach): asking price of $2,250,000

    Final “sold”  prices are published after settlement.

    If you have any questions regarding market values on the island…please email: ann@anndelaney.com  or call 609-967-7950   Thanks!