Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Avalon, New Jersey- News

  • 161 8th Street, Avalon, NJ

    Just Listed for Sale:

    Like new 3 level single family home. Extensively renovated in 2009.  4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, family room, garage, 5 decks, gas fireplace, bamboo flooring, all new systems and appliances, furniture quality kitchen cabinets, and elegant baths. Attractively decorated and sold furnished for immediate use.  $1,450,000.

    For more details and interior photos: http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales/detail/249

    Or contact me directly 609-967-7950 or ann@anndelaney.com   Thank you for your interest!

  • Avalon, NJ- Sale Listing

     A “Grandmother’s Beach Cottage” located east of Dune Drive in Avalon, NJ. 

    Easy access to a wide beach and convenient to downtown shops and restaurants.

    50′ X 110′ lot allows future construction of a new single family home similar to those recently built across the street.  Great residential neighborhood!

    Price to sell at land value:  $849,000 attractively furnished. For additional details and photos:

    http://CapeMay.fnismls.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=d6bcd3cd-d328-43f4-81f1-4501823988d0&Report=Yes

    For a casual video tour: http://www.youtube.com/AnnDelaneyBeach

    Thank you for your interest!  ann@anndelaney.com

  • How Many Homes?

    More 2010 US Census Data:

    In Avalon, there are 5,434 residential dwelling units.  In 2000, there were 5,281.  The restructuring of the business district allowing residential units above commercial space is a factor with the increase.

    The numbers in Stone Harbor show a decrease in dwelling units- 3,247 in 2010, down from 3,428 in 2000.  This reflects the replacement of non-conforming duplex structures (torn down and replaced with single family homes).

  • How Many Residents?

    According to the 2010 US Census data (published this week in The Press of Atlantic City):

     There are 1,334 full time residents in Avalon.  That’s down from 2,143 in 2000.

    In Stone Harbor, there are 866 full time residents, down from 1,128 in 2000.

    Conclusion?  The birds out number people in the winter months…especially when many of our residents escape to warmer climates!

  • Tax Assessments- Green Postcard

    Postcards have been mailed to all Avalon and Stone Harbor property owners from the tax assessor’s office.

    In Avalon, the numbers reflect the recent re-evaluation (detailed in the letter sent to property owners in December).  In Stone Harbor, the assessment is based on the re-evaluation completed in 2008 (should be the same figure as last year unless substantial changes were made to the property).

    If you have any questions about the fair market value of your shore home, I am happy to provide additional details:   ann@anndelaney.com

  • Beach Report- Avalon, Stone Harbor NJ

    The stormy winter months can be hard on our beautiful seven mile island beaches.  Thankfully, the erosion has been minimal along our coast. 

    My observations from recent walks along the beach:

    Avalon:  The beaches from 8th through 18th Streets are in great shape.  Beach access between 19th to 23rd Streets is blocked at the paths (a steep drop to the sand below).  The Borough of Avalon will make the necessary repairs to allow safe beach access this summer.  Beaches between 20th and 30th Streets are not as wide as in past summers- hopefully Mother Nature will return the borrowed sand.  The section between 30th Street through to 80th Street is fine.

    Stone Harbor:  The dunes and beaches are in great condition between 84th through 94th Streets. Some erosion of the dunes in the downtown area and south to 111th Street- otherwise, the beaches are fine.  The dunes south of 112th Street have recovered from last year’s storms and the beach is back.  The beach becomes narrow between 122nd Street and the jetty just before the point (Hobie Cat/ kayaking beach).  And of course the beach at the point is huge!

    A good day to think about warmer days on the beach 🙂

  • 2005 to 2010 Comparison

    Overview of real estate stats for Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ:

    Avalon – Number of sales and average SOLD price for single family homes

    2005       159           $2,132,769

    2006       106           $2,383,793

    2007         92            $2,034,541

    2008       100            $1,837,592

    2009         85             $1,384,278

    2010         87             $1,488,340

    Stone Harbor– Number of sales and average SOLD price for single family homes

    2005       80           $2,120,535

     2006       43            $2,260,221

     2007       59            $1,905,067

     2008       42            $2,166,062

     2009       39            $1,633,447

     2010       38            $1,708,893

    Information compiled from the Cape May County Multiple Listing Service.  To request a copy of the full report (including condo/townhouse sales), send me an e-mail  ann@anndelaney.com

  • Avalon, NJ- Beach Update

    Good news:  the beaches in the north end of Avalon are holding their own. 

    The dunes and beach paths constructed last year are in intact. 

    Top picture was taken this morning- looking north toward the 9th Street jetty.

    The not so good news:  beach erosion has effected a 5 block stretch of Avalon’s beach.  The section between 19th to 23rd Streets is currently not accessible from beach paths.

    The Borough of Avalon is committed to safe beach access and will make every effort to repair the damaged beach entrances prior to the summer season.

    P.S.  If you collect sea glass, I found several “prize” pieces along the high tide line in the north end.

  • Let it Snow…

     As I walked out my door this morning for a walk, the snow flurries started.

    I had only walked a few blocks before this was my view of the ocean!

     Less than 1 hour later, the sand was completely covered.  It was actually quite peaceful- glad I didn’t wimp out 😉

    Update:  Now at 11:30am, several inches are on the ground and the snow is really coming down.

    A perfect day to think about summer and time on the beach…

  • Avalon NJ- Property Assessments

    FYI- the Borough of Avalon mailed letters to all Avalon property owners with the adjusted tax assessment. 

    The State of New Jersey requires tax assessments to be in line with fair market value.  Therefore, a Borough wide re-assessment was completed at the end of 2010.

    If you have any questions related to market value of your shore home, I am happy to help.  ann@anndelaney.com