Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Seashore Real Estate

  • What a View!

    I had the opportunity to preview this property today:

    77- 39th Street, Avalon NJ

    Access to the house is essentially through the beach path- a very private setting.

    I walked up the outside stairs to the deck, and was immediately in awe of the view and location. 

    The views are incredible facing east and south (the dune line is set way back looking south- nothing to obstruct the dunes and ocean vistas).      Click Here to View Listings

    $5,300,000 with architect plans for inspiration. 

    OR, purchase with the adjacent vacant lot along First Avenue to allow for guest quarters over a separate garage… and a huge pool.  $7,500,000 for package.

    For more information regarding this or other Avalon, Stone Harbor properties for sale, please contact me:   ann@anndelaney.com

    I appreciate your interest!

  • Bay Front Living

    Price reduced!

    4713 Fifth Avenue, Avalon NJ

    Older upside down style home situated on a 60′ X 250′ lot.  Nice setting, and great views (in my opinion, much better than shown in the pictures).  Quiet residential section- near the cul de sac.

    Click here for more information and photos.   $1,500,000

    Thank you for your interest!    ann@anndelaney.com

  • Health Care Tax?

    The facts: 

    Effective January 1, 2013, net investment income for high-income households (over $200,000 individuals/$250,000 married couples) will be subject to the 3.8% Medicare Tax (part of the health care bill).  Capital gains are included in the definition of net investment income, so this additional tax could apply to the sale of real property.

    Primary homes will continue to benefit from the first $250,000/$500,000 exclusion before the tax applies.  Second home sales do not have this exclusion, so the 3.8% tax would apply to “the portion of the gain realized on the sale of a second home or investment property that with bring the filer’s AGI (adjusted gross income) over the $200,000/$250,000 limit”.

    Source: New Jersey Association of Realtors- legislative update.  The National Association of Realtors posted a Q&A on the provisions of the new health care bill on www.realtor.org/healthreform

  • Picture Day

    The Power Play “Team”

    Tim Kerr, Sue Heenan, Chris Gallagher, Mary Salvesen, Ryan Vince, and Ann Delaney

    Seashore sales and rentals in Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ.

    2821 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202  (609)967-7950

  • 2012 Rental Season

    Saturday, June 16th.

    Our first big rental check-in weekend of the season. And, even after years and years of experience, I continue to be amazed (read: frustrated) with a handful of  property owners.  They receive leases and checks months in advance, yet forget this arrangement includes prepping their property for the tenant’s arrival??

    Common over-sights: cable not functioning (a HUGE problem for most tenants), outside showers not cleaned or turned on, lack of spring cleaning (dusty ceiling fans and return vents), and shortage of basic household supplies.

    Today, a tenant checked in and the main electric breaker was off.  That meant a warm refrigerator for their just purchased food.  And, no power also meant the Direct TV system had to be reprogrammed. That was fun…

    At the end of the day, I unlocked a home for a late arrival. With the cool breeze, I decided to open the windows.  The older, triple track style storm sashes were still down on ALL of the windows. That was fun, too…

    Okay, I had some ice cream.  Feeling less cranky, and recharged for tomorrow 🙂

    Sunday: I should note that the majority of our rental property owners work very hard to prepare for the season.  In fact, many owners started out as summer tenants themselves, and they bring that perspective along as a homeowner.  Grateful to those owners for making my job easier! 

  • I’m Working…without e-mail

    The e-mail server for our office has been down since early this morning.  No messages in or out…very frustrating.

    If you need to reach me, there’s always the old fashioned phone method 609-967-7950;  or message me on Twitter  @anndelaneybeach

    Hope to be back on line again SOON!

    P.S. Back on line as of this afternoon.

  • Beach Day

    This was the view from my beach chair yesterday…a perfect beach day!  

    The island is busy:  a few rental check in’s, and many property owners in town to enjoy the warm weather. 

    I am back in work mode, and in the office all weekend if you have any real estate questions :)   609-967-7950

  • 929 Dune Drive, Avalon

    Seller is in the process of modifying the over sized 1st floor family room to add a 4th bedroom (as in the original architect’s plans).  The custom wet bar will be moved into the family room. 

    New pictures will be posted once the construction is complete.

    Exceptional Avalon location, and features:  4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1st floor family room and a 2nd floor main living area.  Heated, salt water pool!  Inlet views from the front decks.

    $1,450,000 mostly furnished. 

    For additional information and pictures: Click Here to View Listings

    Thank you for your interest!

  • What’s For Sale?

    There are a variety of realistically priced condo/townhouse units, duplexes, and single family homes in great locations.

    I have attached a list of interesting options for sale in Avalon and Stone Harbor:

    Click Here to View Listings   

    Please let me know if you have any questions (ann@anndelaney.com), and feel free to pass along.

    Thank you for your interest and the opportunity to help!

  • What’s Selling?

    During the last 30 days, a total of 34 properties SOLD in Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ.

    2 duplex properties (2 units in one structure), with a median selling price of $662,500.

    12 condo/townhouse units, with a median selling price of $653,500.

    And, 20 single family homes, with a median selling price of $1,300,000.

    There are an additional 68 properties sale pending, with settlement scheduled in the near future. Most will be shore property owners by the start of summer!  The median list price for those sale pending is $1,134,500. 

    By the way, a definite segment of our recent sales is a “move up” market.  Rather than selling to cash out, property owners are selling to facilitate another local purchase (typically for a better location or more living space).  A welcome trend for our island real estate economy.