Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Avalon, New Jersey- News

  • Sold!

    The vacation home market continues to thrive. 

    In the last 30 days, 39 properties SOLD (settlement) in Avalon and Stone Harbor, with a median selling price of $1,030,000.

    From that total, 11 condo/townhouse units sold, ranging from $500,000 for an ocean view 2 bed/2bath unit in Golden Shores; to $1,300,000 for an ocean front townhouse style unit on 28th Street and the boardwalk.

    26 single family homes sold, ranging from $525,000 for a basic rancher on 78th Street (across from the Concord Suites), to $5,325,000 for an ocean front home on 109th Street (will be torn down).  The median selling price for single family homes: $1,325,000.

    There were 2 multi-family properties sold- a duplex on 99th Street for $682,600, and a four-plex on 30th Street for $850,000 (both sold for land value).

    In addition, there are 71 properties sale pending, with settlement scheduled to occur within the next few months.

    If you would like more details regarding market values in Avalon or Stone Harbor, please let me know ann@anndelaney.com   I appreciate your interest!

  • Live on the Water

    New Sale Listing:  Completely renovated 1st floor bay front condominium with easy access to the bay, dock, and boat slip. 

    3 bedrooms, 2 full baths.  A wonderful year round get a way.  $725,000 furnished.

    1322 Ocean Drive, Unit 12, Avalon NJ 08202

     

  • Seafood Festival

    The annual Avalon Chamber of Commerce Seafood Festival takes place this weekend.

    29th Street and Avalon Avenue (beach parking lot);  Saturday and Sunday between 11am and 5pm.

    Local food vendors, music, and crafts.

    Also, on Saturday, walk next door the Community Hall for the Green Fair- 10am to 3pm.

    The retail shops in Avalon and Stone Harbor are open for the long weekend, too-  showing their appreciation for your business with end of season sales!

  • Welcome Fall 2012

    Right on cue: a bright and chilly Sunday morning.

    Planning ahead: The annual Avalon Chamber Seafood Festival will be held Columbus Day Weekend, October 6th and 7th.  Food, music, and vendors at 29th Street and Avalon Avenue.  That same weekend, participants of the Cape Express Soccer Tournament take over the fields in Avalon and Stone Harbor.  And on Saturday, October 6th, the Green Fair will take place inside the Avalon Community Hall from 10am to 3pm.

  • Memorial Park in Avalon

    I attended the dedication ceremony for the 9/11 Memorial Plaza this morning, and then stopped back this afternoon for a closer look. 

    So impressed…

    Note the bronze time stamps in the pavers.  Each September 11th, the World Trade Center steel beam will create a shadow over the specific stamp signifying each event; an especially thoughtful aspect of the project.

  • Beach Traffic

    Time to look both ways as you walk onto the beach: permits for approved vehicles are now available in Avalon and Stone Harbor.

    When you pay for the permit, the Borough will provide a list of the required safety items needed in the vehicle, as well as the specific access dates/hours.

    While this permit is “technically” for fishing…I have heard there are residents who like to pick up sandwiches from Wawa and eat dinner with an ocean view 😉

  • TK Race

    A tremendous turn out for the Tim Kerr 7 Mile and 5K races this morning!

    I don’t have a final number yet, but based on the bib numbers at registration, well over 1,000 participated.

    This event draws all ages ( I saw ages 7 to 77  in registration).  Entire families run together, as well a school cross country team.  It’s a terrific community race.

    After that busy morning ;)  I hurried over to Kohler’s Bakery for a treat before starting my work day.

  • Tim Kerr Charities

    The Island Kid’s Splash and Dash will be held this evening at 6:30pm (30th Street and the beach).

    Sunday morning:

     Cheer on the participants in the annual Tim Kerr 7 Mile Run.  Registration begins at 7am in the Avalon Community Hall, and the race starts at 8:30am at 30th Street and Avalon Avenue.

    Funds raised are distributed through Tim Kerr Charities to local organizations.

  • Borough of Avalon- web site

    The Borough of Avalon introduced their new emergency web site recently:

    http://avalonemergency.org/

    Worthwhile to save this link as a resource for local updates during a storm (along with my blog of course!)

  • Brendan’s Fund

    I am proud to support the Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund.  This local organization assists Cape May County pediatric cancer patients and their families.

    For more information: http://brendansfund.org/

    The annual events start this week:  tonight, crab cakes at Sylvester’s Fish Market; tomorrow night, Artist and Friends Art Show at the Avalon Yacht Club.  Wednesday, pizza at Circle Pizza; Thursday, pancakes at Fishin’ Pier Grill; Friday, Skate Jam at 29th Street park and movie night at the Community Hall.   And on Saturday, August 4th- the 22nd Annual Surf Memorial and Homecoming Party.