Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Avalon, New Jersey- News

  • 2011 Festival of Trees

    The 7Mile Business Community Association is coordinating a new event for Thanksgiving weekend.

    Local businesses were asked to decorate a Christmas tree with a theme of their choice.  The trees will be available to view at the Whitebrier in Avalon starting Wednesday 11/23 at 5pm.  Final bidding (silent auction) will take place on Friday, 11/25 (before and after the town Christmas Tree Lighting on Veteran’s Plaza, 21st Street).

    The proceeds from this event will help defray the cost of the the family events scheduled for Festive Friday: http://www.avalonboro.org/news/fall-news/Festive-Friday.html  or   http://indulgeinavalon.com/

    Stop by the Whitebrier to see the unique tree by the Power Play team (surprise…we have a hockey theme!)

  • A House Lift

    Flood elevation requirements in Avalon and Stone Harbor factor into a homeowner’s decision to renovate or build new.

    Older structures typically fail to meet the current requirements on 2 key points: crawl space venting and elevation of the first level.  Smart Vents are a reasonable solution for crawl space venting.  Unfortunately, if the first floor height is below code, renovations may be limited.

    If a homeowner plans to renovate more than 50% of the value of structure (the tax assessment of the “improvements”), the construction official will require the structure be brought up to code.   This is why some homeowners elect to tear down what looks like a perfectly functional home.

    The Stone Harbor house pictured is in the process of extensive renovations…including raising the first floor level to comply with elevation codes.

  • I’m Back…

    Computer issue resolved after a full work day without access to my blog…a major crisis!

    Regular posts will resume tomorrow.  Thanks for waiting.

    In the meantime, check out the new issue of Seven Mile Times   http://www.7miletimes.com/ , specifically page 26. Fun article about the wild turkey living in the dune area of Avalon.  That’s my picture of the turkey from a blog post: https://anndelaney.com/2010/11/22/the-avalon-turkey/

    Also, turn to pages 40/41.  Christmas  1976 in Avalon and Stone Harbor remembered.  Dave Coskey asks “Where were you in 1976?”  And I wonder “How did 35 years go by so fast?”   A trip down memory lane…

  • Avalon Fishing Pier

    Afternoon shadows at the beach…

  • How’s the Beach?

    Last weekend’s storm caused some minor beach erosion in Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ. 

    Thankfully, the higher than normal tides did not push the ocean to the dunes.  A common sight is a “shelf” of sand where the soft sand typically meets the hard sand.  Wind and future tides will flatten those areas back in place. 

    Still plenty of sand for the beach walkers 🙂

  • Price Reduced!

    Exceptional location, and an exceptional price:

    $539,900.

    3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, exterior and interior updates.  Just 1/2 block to the beach!

    For additional information:  ann@anndelaney.com

    Thank you for your interest.

  • Stormy Saturday

    Drove Third Avenue and Ocean Drive to work this morning, and the streets are wet from rain…but not salt water.

    The only “extra” water I noticed was in the boat launch area of the Avalon Bay Park (55th Street).  This is normal during exceptional tides and storms.

    Will head back out at high tide for an update.

  • Construction on the Island

    Ti’s the season…

    The demolition equipment arrives, and within days, the “lot” is completely clear.  And just that quick, it’s difficult to remember what was there prior. 

    Or, a dumpster is placed in front of a house for a major renovation.

    The Windrift in Avalon is participating, too.  The outdoor roof top bar has been removed and will be replaced (I’ve heard) with a more permanent structure.

    All signs of an improving economy here at the shore!

    P.S. In keeping with the demolition theme, the Avalon Police Department posted this notice of a drill later today- using a building scheduled for demolition next week.  The real estate office recently moved to a location in downtown Avalon. 

    Police will be conducting an exercise at the old Newbold Realty building at 68th and Ocean Dr. The exercise will occur between 3 and 9 PM. There will be no ‘live fire’, however there may be simulations resulting in loud bangs and booms. FOR SECURITY REASONS, NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED

  • Columbus Day Weekend

    Temperatures already warming up to close to 70 degrees! 

    The annual Avalon Seafood Festival is underway at 30th Street and the beach (today and tomorrow).  The Avalon Green Fair is next door inside the Avalon Community Hall (today).

    It definitely looks like a beach day 🙂

    Of course, our office is open all weekend if you have any questions regarding sales or rentals in Avalon / Stone Harbor.   ann@anndelaney.com

  • Fall Colors

    Picture taken last night at Stone Harbor point just before sunset.  The clouds over the ocean turned an amazing pink color- it looked like a painting.

    Nice weather predicted for Columbus Day weekend (wait…wasn’t it just Labor Day weekend?)

     The Avalon Seafood Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday at 30th Street and the beach (11am- 5pm)- always a popular event.  And, shops and restaurants will be open in downtown Avalon and Stone Harbor.