A structural crack was discovered late yesterday on the 96th Street draw bridge. Â The bridge is closed until repairs made- likely after the weekend.
Fortunately, the Ocean Drive bridge via North Wildwood Boulevard is no longer charging tolls (closed for the winter).
UPDATE 11/1/16- the repairs are expected to take at least 1 week. Â
Yesterday- “I can’t believe it’s so hot”.
Today- “Ugh, it’s so damp and cold”.
A picture from yesterday to hold us over 🙂
Hard to imagine on a day like today…but it WILL eventually turn colder!
Is your shore house prepared for winter?
The combination of cold temperatures and high winds causes exposed pipes to freeze. Outside showers and non-frost proof hose nozzles must be shut off and drained. Disconnect all hoses (water in the hose will expand and crack even the frost proof nozzle).
If you leave your inside water on, set the heat between 55 and 60 degrees, and open the cabinet doors under all sinks to allow warm air to circulate around the pipes.
Close the crawl space vents and access doors (re-open in the spring to allow air flow under the house).
Purchase a “watchman” red light from the local hardware store (a thermostat connected to the light will indicate if the inside temperature falls below 45 degrees).  And, provide the police with your contact information.
Or, hire someone to regularly inspect your property to make sure the heat is functioning.  Based on last winter…this is money well spent.
Beautiful beach day (not for me…but spotted a few lucky people when I walked down the 28th Street path to see the ocean!)
Beautiful fall colors and scenery on our trip through upstate New York and Canada.
Our colors may be limited, but can’t beat the water views!
Local residents understand and appreciate the perks of living “at the shore”.
For those of us working in tourist related industries, the summer is also our busiest time of the year.
The arrival of fall means it’s our turn for vacation!
I work with 2 proud Canadians…so my husband and I are heading north to see what all of the fuss is about 😉
Our travel is purposely planned to only miss one weekend of work (October 1st/2nd).  I will be back in the office  Saturday morning, October 8th (Columbus Day weekend).
Will post a few pictures of our adventures on Twitter…
The 21st Annual Nuns’ Beach Surf Invitational is Saturday, September 17th.
Proceeds help maintain the 79 year old Stone Harbor landmark and summer retreat house for the Sister Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Stop by to watch the surfing contest. Â The lovely Sisters will be on hand selling coffee, donuts, and of course, the popular “Nuns’ Beach” apparel!
Optimism has returned to the shore real estate market. Â Amazing stats for the past month!
A total of 39 properties sold (settlement) in Avalon and Stone Harbor NJ. Â With a median selling price for all categories of $1,200,000.
As typical, the majority of sales were for single family homes.
25 single family homes SOLD, ranging from $600,000 for a cottage on an undersized 55′ X 60′ lot on 33rd Street, Avalon; to $3,250,000 for a newer home with a pool at 11015 First Avenue, Stone Harbor on a 70′ X 100′ lot. Â The overall median selling price for single family homes- $1,500,000
13 condo/toownhouse style units SOLD, ranging from $295,000 for a 1 bedroom converted hotel/condo at 79th and Dune Drive, Avalon; to $1,320,000 for a multi-level side by side on the bay at 6640 Ocean Drive. Â The overall median selling price for condo/townhosue units- $555,000
1 vacant lot SOLD- 80′ X 100′ corner lot at 54th and Dune Drive, sold for $1,125,000.
In addition, there are 115 properties sale pending, with settlements scheduled for the near future. The sale pending properties range from $385,000 for a condo at Golden Shores (80th and Second Avenue) to $7,999,000 for the property at the end of Fifth Avenue on an oversized lot. Â The median asking price of those sale pending is $1,495,000 (final selling prices are posted after closing).
If you have any questions regarding sale values in Avalon or Stone Harbor NJ, I am here to help! Â 609-967-7950 Â or ann@anndelaney.com
Thank you for your continued interest.
Welcome your new Avalon neighbors…
276 43rd Street  50′ X 110′ lot with updated rancher.  Sold for $1,095,000
237 44th Street  50′ X 110′ lot with well maintained 2 level home.  Sold for $972,000
282 50th Street 60′ X 110′ lot with renovated 1.5 story home. Â Sold for $975,000
230 65th Street 40′ X 110 lot with updated rancher. Â Sold for $1,200,000
