Captured this view Saturday morning before work.
Villa Maria by the Sea glowing in the sunrise. Â A beautiful Stone Harbor landmark.
10/30/17 Â Added a picture from today’s walk of the “little church”- Maris Stella Chapel- a charming Avalon landmark.
Reminder – Saturday October 28th
Harvest Festival
96th Street, Stone Harbor
11am to 4pm
Trick or Treat at the local shops along the business district
Are you ready for next summer?
Tenants are starting to inquire for 2018, and if they search our web site, only those with set rates will return on the search.
Please contact me to discuss rental rates and availability of your shore property.
As a reminder, we are expanding our island coverage with the new Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty office on 96th Street, Stone Harbor!
Two locations to serve owners and tenants:
2821 Dune Drive, Avalon     and      231 96th Street, Stone Harbor
How best to describe 125 80th Street, Avalon NJ? Â
Convenient: to the beach, recreation, and casual / fine dining.
Spacious: 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, plus open living area.
Easy: Â on site elevator and assigned off street parking.
Views: the unique combination of activity and Mother Nature- all from your balcony!
For complete MLS information- click here $699,000 furnished.
Thank you for your interest, and sharing with friends. Â Â ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com
If you admire this beautiful Stone Harbor landmark, please consider assisting with maintenance and upkeep by supporting the annual Nuns’ Beach Surfing Event (Saturday morning, September 16th at 111th Street beach).  Big waves forecasted!
The lovely Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be on site selling coffee, donuts, and the popular Nuns’ Beach wear.
Donations can be mailed to Villa Maria by the Sea, 11101 First Avenue, Stone Harbor NJ 08247  c/0 Sister James Dolores, IHM
Villa Maria by the Sea  1937- 2014  (through the years…and seasons!)
July 17, 2017
I have written several posts about elevation along our 7 mile island;  mainly after hearing the common boast from a home owner that their property is on “the highest point of the island”.
Ironically, one of my tenants heard the opposite after the Friday night rain storm. Â A neighbor (not sure if he is an owner) said the area was the lowest point of the island (not true- but that’s a scary statement for a tenant to hear).
So when our phones start to beep with a weather warning, and the town blasts the flood siren, what should we do?
By the time we hear the “move your car to higher ground” message, some of the lower sections may already be experiencing moderate flooding.
Both Avalon and Stone Harbor distribute flood elevation maps to residents with our tax bills. Â The color coded areas show the low and high sections of our community.
Yet, visitors and newer property owners are not aware of the “higher ground” locations.
Some basics:
1) It may defy logic, but the blocks closer to the beach are typically “higher ground” (although the street in the beach block of 21st Street flooded Friday evening- so it’s not an exact science).
2) Many sections of Ocean Drive/Third Avenue will flood during a heavy rain event.
3) Dune Drive in the Avalon business district has experienced flooding in recent years.
4) The Stone Harbor business district is also vulnerable during storms- best to park closer to Second Avenue.
5) Water in the street may be combination of rain and salt water (from the bay)- damaging to cars either way.
6) Trucks or raised vehicles that are able to clear the water cause wakes that send flood waters into the ground level structures/businesses.
7) Parking a car in a driveway or parking lot is always preferred over street parking because the rain water will accumulate by the storm drains.
Thankfully, the water will drain quickly once a storm passes.
If you have any questions about a particular area of town, I am happy to provide information based on my experience.
Link to Borough of Avalon flood map:Â MAP
Related post: Highest Part of the Island
I have written several posts about elevation along our 7 mile island;  mainly after hearing the common boast from a home owner that their property is on “the highest point of the island”.
Ironically, one of my tenants heard the opposite after the Friday night rain storm. Â A neighbor (not sure if he is an owner) said the area was the lowest point of the island (not true- but that’s a scary statement for a tenant to hear).
So when our phones start to beep with a weather warning, and the town blasts the flood siren, what should we do?
By the time we hear the “move your car to higher ground” message, some of the lower sections may already be experiencing moderate flooding.
Both Avalon and Stone Harbor distribute flood elevation maps to residents with our tax bills. Â The color coded areas show the low and high sections of our community.
Yet, visitors and newer property owners are not aware of the “higher ground” locations.
Some basics:
1) It may defy logic, but the blocks closer to the beach are typically “higher ground” (although the street in the beach block of 21st Street flooded Friday evening- so it’s not an exact science).
2) Many sections of Ocean Drive/Third Avenue will flood during a heavy rain event.
3) Dune Drive in the Avalon business district has experienced flooding in recent years.
4) The Stone Harbor business district is also vulnerable during storms- best to park closer to Second Avenue.
5) Water in the street may be combination of rain and salt water (from the bay)- damaging to cars either way.
6) Trucks or raised vehicles that are able to clear the water cause wakes that send flood waters into the ground level structures/businesses.
7) Parking a car in a driveway or parking lot is always preferred over street parking because the rain water will accumulate by the storm drains.
Thankfully, the water will drain quickly once a storm passes.
If you have any questions about a particular area of town, I am happy to provide information based on my experience.
Link to Borough of Avalon flood map: MAP
And there is still time to book a vacation rental in Avalon or Stone Harbor NJ!
I am happy to help with your plans:
ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com  or 609-967-7950
Web site: Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty
Thank you for your interest!
The life guards and beach cleaning crews are paid by the municipalities (not the State of New Jersey). Those costs are partially funded by beach tag sales by the way.
No beach closures in our area.
Avalon, Stone Harbor, and the surrounding shores towns are definitely open for business!
