Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Life at the Shore

  • Islandman Triathlon Saturday June 24

    It’s that time of year again- The Islandman Triathlon (a Tim Kerr Charities event).

    Race Director Midge Kerr always appreciates volunteers along the bike course to monitor traffic.  This is a closed course event for the safety of the participants (when you see how fast the riders pass, you will understand!)

    Saturday, June 24th between 7:15am and 9:45am. Coverage requested for each block on Avalon and First Avenues along the course.

    Volunteers will receive a logo shirt, plus witness a fun event!

    Please let me know if you are available to help:  ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com

    For more information regarding the triathlon:

    Tim Kerr Charities Web Site  or contact Midge directly:    midge@timkerrcharities.org

    Thanks!

    Islandman

  • Sunday Thoughts…

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  • Beach Replenishment Update

    As of this morning, the dredging company is actively pumping new sand on the beach at 94th Street, Stone Harbor.

    The project will continue south to 104th Street in the coming days/week.  And then all equipment will be removed from the beach.

    Fascinating to watch!   Click HERE for video (foggy morning, so not completely clear).

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  • Market Stats, Avalon and Stone Harbor NJ

    Our busy spring sale market continues!

    During the past 30 days, a total of 37 properties SOLD (settlement) with an overall median selling price of $1,200,000.

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    17 condo/townhouse units sold, ranging from a 1 bedroom hotel/condo conversation on 79th and Dune Drive for $279,000; to a bay front fee simple townhouse with 3 bedrooms and a garage on 12th and Ocean Drive for $1,480,000.  The median selling price for all condo/townhouse units: $680,000.

    20 single family homes sold, ranging from a 3 bedroom cottage on Weber Court in Stone Harbor for $545,000; to a custom 3 story bay front home on Fifth Avenue in Avalon for $4,750,000.  The median selling price for all single family homes: $1,737,500.

    In addition, there are 78 properties sale pending (under contract) with a median listing price of $1,497,500.  Final selling prices are posted after closing.

    If you have any questions regarding market values, please let me know-    ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com  or 609-967-7950

    Thank you for your continued interest!

  • Memorial Day at the Beach

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  • Hello Summer!

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  • Reminder- Comcast Office

    Every Memorial Day weekend, seasonal owners and tenants waited in a long line to pick up their Comcast equipment.

    Last May, Comcast set up a temporary trailer by the Avalon Community Hall to accommodate local customers after relocating their store to Rio Grande (outside of Wildwood).

    For 2017, all business with Comcast must be arranged on line, by phone, or in the Rio Grande store:  1500 Route 47, Suite C12, Rio Grande, NJ 08242  (800) 266-2278.

     

     

     

  • Beach Wildlife

    Why, yes… that’s an eagle on the beach!

    While we stayed closer to the dunes so as not to startle the bird, a woman walked on to the beach and along side of the jetty with hardly a glance at this unique site.  Maybe she thought it was just a BIG seagull 😉

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  • Beach Tags- 2017

    I’m ready…just waiting on the weather to cooperate.

    A  post from 2015 still holds true about purchasing beach tags as a resident, and my thoughts regarding rental properties:  Link to Beach Tag Post

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  • Spring Reminders

    For Spring Cleaning:

    Bulk Trash Pick Up- in Avalon May 5th through May 14th; and Stone Harbor by Monday May 15th.

    Household hazardous waste collection- May 13th  See details HERE

    Beach Tags:

    Purchase seasonal tags for $23 each by May 31st.  Cost increases to $28 as of June 1st.  Tags are reciprocal between Avalon and Stone Harbor.

    Rental Property Owners:

    Confirm your spring cleaning, change over cleaning, lawn and pool maintenance, and weed control.  Take stock of amenities (kitchen supplies, bed covers, pillows, throw rugs, and deck furniture). All rental properties must be registered and pass an annual licensing inspection with the Borough.

    General Tips:

    Service your HVAC systems, vacuum return registers, clean ceiling fans, rinse out trash cans, wash deck furniture, clean the outside shower, buy new clothes pins for the line, clean the grill, and wash windows/screens.

    The warm weather inspires us all to get moving on our “to do” list!

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