Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Avalon, New Jersey- News

  • The Marble House

    There has always been at least one “you know that house” on the island - discussed at cocktail parties and pointed out to visitors.  When I was young, it was Ed McMahon’s house on 18th Street.  Then there was the elegant home at 40th and First Avenue (now being re-built).  And of course, the modest homes in the high dunes were replaced with mini-mansions over the years.

    In 1999, the “Marble House” became the most talked about home in town.  It was for sale a few years back- without success.  It’s on the market again for $7,500,000.

    http://CapeMay.fnismls.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=8c80759a-acef-411e-9d29-2056374d13c4&Report=Yes

    If you know anyone looking for a unique dune front home in Avalon…please let me know 🙂

  • SOLD in Avalon, Stone Harbor NJ

    In the past 30 days, 21 properties SOLD on the island. 

    16 single family homes SOLD, ranging in price from $650,000 (a “tear down” rancher on 20th Street) to $7,000,000 (a custom ocean front home on 33rd Street).  12 SOLD in Avalon; and 4 in Stone Harbor.  I removed the $7 million sale from the list before calculating the average selling price of $1,188,332. 

    4 townhouse style condos SOLD; 2 in Avalon, and 2 in Stone Harbor.  Selling price ranged from $725,000 to $805,000.

    And one “vacant lot” sold on 66th Street for $1,125,000 (a home was demolished- land purchased by a builder).

    There are an additional 37 properties Sale Pending, with final settlement in the near future.

    If you have any questions regarding market value, please contact me:  ann@anndelaney.com 

    Thank you for the opportunity to help!

  • Time to Buy?

    161 8th Street, Avalon NJ. 

    Great location- with easy access to both the beach and recreation.  4 bedroom, 3.5 baths, family room, garage, and 5 decks.  Totally renovated in 2009!  $1,450,000 furnished.

    http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales/detail/249

    169 31st Street, Avalon NJ.  

    Ideal “east of Dune Drive” location.  Older cottage is functional until plans are finalized to build a new home on the 50′ X 110′ lot.  Convenient to the beach and downtown shops and restaurants. $849,000 furnished.

    http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales/detail/248

    295 65th Street, Avalon NJ.  

    Prime south end location.  Recent interior renovations create an elegant beach house look.  Open floor plan with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. $839,000 furnished.

    http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales/detail/245

    222 104th Street, Stone Harbor NJ.

    Charming Craftsman style home originally built in 1946, and thoughtfully restored with quality amenities in 2005. HUGE lot, too!  $1,399,000 furnished.

    http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales/detail/244

  • 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