New on the sale market!
Attractively renovated single family home located on the bay in Avalon.
Upside down style with two, triple glass sliding doors facing the water- completely unobstructed views. $1,999,000 with all new furniture.
Deep water boat slips, plus boat lift.
For additional information and pictures: Â http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales/detail/265/696-22nd-streetÂ
Or, contact me: ann@anndelaney.com to preview. Thank you for your interest.
A beautiful, sunny start for our Sunday (ignore those dark clouds over the bay!) Happy April 🙂
Completed in 2010. Attractive upside down style home with 3,000 square feet.  Heated salt water pool! And, inlet views from the front deck. $1,450,000.
For additional information and photos:Â http://tinyurl.com/d2pbhbr
Or, contact me with questions:Â ann@anndelaney.com
Thank you for your interest!
The 2012 Borough of Avalon Information and Recreation Guides are now available.
This new publication provides detailed information on trash/recycling, beach and bay access, recreation programs, and events.
Stop by our office and pick up a copy for your shore house!
Power Play Realty  2821 Dune Drive, Avalon or 609-967-7950
Do you know a buyer for this home?
Custom side by side townhouse with the “feel” of a single family. Three levels of living provide a nice balance of space and privacy.
4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 3 sun decks, and a real back yard!
Walk everywhere- nice neighborhood with the convenience of downtown shops and restaurants nearby.
Hardwood floors, 3 zone gas heat and central air, granite counter-tops, separate utility room, awning for the main deck, and outdoor storage. Attractively furnished and ready for immediate use. $719,000.
For additional information and interior photos: http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales/detail/262/2148-harbor-avenue
Thank you for your interest! ann@anndelaney.com
The beaches along our seven mile island are in great shape for the fast approaching season. In Stone Harbor (picture taken Tuesday after work- LOVE the late day shadows – 114th Street looking north ): newly planted dune grass and improved beach paths in many locations.  And, markers recently installed for the spaces leased for Hobie Cats south of 122nd Street.  Overall, good dune structure and wide beaches await.
In Avalon (picture taken yesterday- 21st Street looking south): beach fill project is complete; providing wide, groomed beaches in our northend. The mid-island and southend beach are likewise in excellent condition.
If you need even more encouragment to come to the beach: yesterday I spotted at least 10 dolphins feeding near the 9th Street jetty in Avalon. Always excited to see my kayaking buddies for the first time each year!
Today is the 50th anniversary of the Storm of ’62, a brutal Nor’easter that caused extensive damage along the Jersey shore.
My grandparents and several aunts/uncles already lived in Avalon full time, and my parents moved down the following year.Â
Over the years, I’ve heard numerous stories about the ’62 storm- from descriptions of fishing cottages washed away; to owners bragging about their well built, still standing homes.
When you live on a barrier island, storms and weather become part of your existence.  Residents know the flooding patterns based on tides and wind direction. And, we are in awe when Mother Nature puts on a good show.
For every beautiful location, there is an associated, natural risk. As a real estate agent, I know it’s important to share my experiences, and put the risk in perspective.  The island is my place of business…and my home.
I continue to be impressed with the market stats. Consistent improvement month after month.
In the past 30 days, a total of 19 properties sold and settled in Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ.
Condo/Townhouse Units:Â Â 9 sold, with a median selling price of $530,000.
Single Family Homes:Â 8 sold, with a median selling price of $1,625,000.
Commercial: 2 sold (the Avalon Anchorage Marina on 21st Street and the bay side building where Polly’s Place is located on 97th Street). A median selling price of $1,933,000.
In addition, there are 48 properties “Under Contract” with settlement scheduled to occur in the near future. The median listing price for those sale pending is $844,500 (a mix of condos/townhomes and single family homes).
P.S. I revised the numbers after new postings on our MLS- 2 solds and 1 under contract! Current as of 5pm on 2/27/12.
If you are interested in a shore purchase, or selling your current island home, I appreciate the opportunity to help!  ann@anndelaney.com
Stone Harbor is actively planting dune grass on the restored dunes between 92nd and 111th Streets. The grass holds the sand in place and allows the dunes to build up naturally over time.
I watched the crew yesterday: one man operated a  power tool to dig the holes, while others followed behind with stalks of grass. Very efficient system.
My own personal experience of planting dune grass is a bit different. In the late 1960s, a local man established a plan for regular dune grass plantings in Avalon.  Mr. Fenton Groff lived near the beach in the south end, and understood the value of preserving the dunes.
The students at Avalon Elementary participated…with the lure of free hot dogs! We worked for 3 or 4 hours on Saturday morning, and then returned to the school cafeteria (cold and very sandy) for lunch. No fancy motorized tools way back then- we were armed with shovels and encouraged to aim for a straight line.Â
Like so many events of my childhood, dune grass plantings are a fun memory- and definitely unique to life at the shore!