Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Stone Harbor, New Jersey- News

  • Hobie Cat Beach, Stone Harbor

    Due to beach erosion from winter storms, the Hobie Cat beach slips at the south end of Stone Harbor were not offered this summer.

    Yet today I noticed the numbered markers, and a lone Hobie Cat in the 123rd Street parking lot.

    I could not find updated information on the Borough of Stone Harbor web site, but will post when I know more.

    UPDATE 8/7/16 from article in the Cape May County Herald 

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    Hobie Cats will be returning to Stone Harbor after council approved a modified number for their traditional beach site. Damage to the beaches due to winter storms had led the borough to eliminate the Hobie Cat beach locations this season.

    Council member Mantura Gallagher reported that she had been working with a group of Hobie Cat enthusiasts to see if a reduced number might be able to gain approval.

    Gallagher said the “Beach was beginning to naturally restore itself.” She and resident Jack Kelleher, an informal representative of a group of Hobie Cat owners, presented the case to the council for 30 spaces at their traditional south-end beach area.

    Kelleher pledged that the owners would ensure their boats were off the beach if weather reports predicted an unusually high tide or approaching storm.

    The boat owners also indicated that they realized the season would be shortened on the tail-end by the scheduled beach replenishment project beginning in October.

    “We will have eight weeks with a chance to sail,” said Kelleher. Council gave him and fellow Hobie Cat owners those precious weeks.

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  • Kayaking, Dolphins, and Twitter…oh my

    An early morning high tide was my motivation for kayaking before work, plus I wanted to see the bayside docks decorated from last night’s boat parade.

    The water was so calm- a perfect setting.

    I stopped paddling for a minute near Shelter Haven basin to take a picture for my loyal Twitter followers 😉

    However, before I removed my phone from the waterproof bag, several dolphins passed by!

    I’ve heard about dolphins in the back bay, but never saw them first hand.

    Great work out as I followed the dolphins south until they disappeared toward the bridge between Stone Harbor and North Wildwood.

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  • Repairs to Gas Meter

    If you receive this letter from South Jersey Gas or Precision Pipeline Solutions, it’s a legitimate request to update the gas meter.

    Based on the “second notice” language on our letter, I obviously dismissed it as well.

    The techs need to turn off the gas while they elevate the meter and add new pipes.  Then the pilots inside are re-lit and checked (so access inside the house is necessary).

    For many homes, this includes checking the gas stove, heater, dryer, hot water heater, and fireplace.

    According to the tech who worked at our home, if owners don’t respond and make appointments, Pipeline Solutions was just granted approval to turn off the gas to complete the work, and then lock the meter until interior access is provided.

    This will off course be a huge inconvenience for the next occupant (owner or tenant) because major appliances won’t function until the gas company returns!

    If you have gas service at your Avalon or Stone Harbor property , it’s worthwhile to call the gas company to confirm this update.

     

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  • Beach Days!

    Great weather so far this summer.  A few wild rain storms to keep us out of a drought…and then back to hot, sunny beach days.

    There are vacation rentals still available for the upcoming weeks:  Power Play Realty Rental Search

    Thank you for sharing this info with friends/family looking to spend time on the island.

    I’m here to help!  ann@anndelaney.com  or 609-967-7950

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  • Seashore Flags

    Oversized flags on the bay (out in the marsh around 102nd Street) and near the beach (Villa Maria by the Sea, 111th Street), Stone Harbor.

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  • Island Views

    Stone Harbor sights.

    Sunrise over the bay and the Bird Sanctuary this morning, and the keeping cool at the ocean’s edge yesterday.

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  • Bridges

    A seven mile long barrier island with seven bridges…

    South end Ocean Drive bridge toward North Wildwood (pictured)

    104th Street – no boat traffic underneath…just the occasional kayaker 😉

    96th Street

    30th Street

    25th Street

    21st Street

    North end Ocean Drive bridge toward Sea Isle City

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  • 2016 Rentals

    RentSighWe started off strong, yet we still have availability for prime summer vacation weeks!

    Please pass the word if you have friends or family thinking about a last minute rental in Avalon or Stone Harbor NJ!

    Tim Kerr’s Power Play Realty rental web site

    I’m here to help.

    Thanks!

    ann@powerplayrealty.com

     

  • Market Stats

    salesignAvalon and Stone Harbor NJ

    Market stats for the month of June:

    A total of 35 properties sold (settled) in the month of June, including one commercial property at 33rd and Dune Drive for $235,000.

    Otherwise, unusual to see the numbers split evenly for condo/townhouses and single family homes sold.  Typically we sell more single homes because that’s the predominate style of property.

    17 condo/townhouse style units sold, ranging from $256,683 for a 1 bedroom unit at Ocean View Condominiums 79th and Dune Drive, Avalon; to $775,000 for a 4 bedroom side by side style unit on 25th and Ocean Drive.  The median selling price of all condo/townhouse style units: $585,000.

    17 single family homes sold, ranging from $789,000 for a cottage style on 100th Street in Stone Harbor; to $4,500,000 for a custom bay front home on 42nd Street, Avalon.  The median selling price of all single family homes: $1,950,000.

    In addition, there are 81 properties sale pending, with settlements scheduled for the near future.  The median list price of those sale pending: $1,399,000.

    Real estate on the island continues to prove its value as a solid investment!

    If you have any questions regarding sales in Avalon or Stone Harbor, I am here to help.  ann@powerplayrealty.com

    Thank you for your interest.

  • Tuesday’s Storm

    Phones were beeping late Tuesday afternoon warning us of a possible tornado.  Not a normal weather alert at the shore!

    We watched the sky turn black, the wind pick up, and then torrential sideways rain.  Crazy views from my office window.

    Thankfully, it was a quick moving storm and caused mostly nuisance damage (deck furniture, awnings, trash cans, and a few trees).  Minor street flooding drained within the hour.

    I noticed a story circulating about a reverse tsunami (?) and a picture of beach damage.  I believe the picture was ACTUALLY taken in January after winter storm Jonas.  Beaches here are fine (beach picture taken Tuesday evening).

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