Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Stone Harbor, New Jersey- News

  • Shore Hikes?

    Explore the other side of Stone Harbor Point.  The hike is “challenging”…but not for the typical reasons.

    First- only make this trek at low tide.  Do not wear flip flops. Wait for a breezy day or after the cool weather arrives.  Why?  Water, mud, and bugs respectively 😉

    Start at the street end off of Third Avenue at 122nd Street.  There is a path on the right hand side that crosses the marsh and then winds around to the left to the two bird look out platforms.  Then on to the clam shell driveway that leads to the beach or back to the 123rd Street parking lot.

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  • Market Update- August

    We continue to see strong buyer activity for properties in Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ:

    During the past 30 days, a total of 25 properties sold (settlement), with the median selling price of $797,000.

    salesignResidential (single family) homes make up the majority of the sales.  There were 13 homes sold, ranging from $640,000 for an older 1.5 story home on Harbor Avenue in Avalon with nice bay, wetlands views; to $3,750,000 for a new, 4,000+square foot custom home located on an oversized lot in Stone Harbor.  The median selling price was $1,795,000.

    9 condo/townhouse units sold, ranging from an efficiency unit at the Beachcomber Motel/Condo for $165,000; to a newer 2 level unit located above Complete Interiors on Dune Drive for $755,000.  The median selling price for condo/townhouse units was $587,500.

    2 multi-family properties in Stone Harbor sold, both for basically land value.  One on 100th Street for $750,000; and the other on the corner of 104th and Second Avenue for $1,100,000.

    1 vacant lot sold on 41st and Ocean Drive for $600,000 (although several of the residential sales were also technically “land value” sales).

    In addition, there are 86 properties sale pending, with settlements scheduled within the next few months.  The median list price for all properties sale pending is $1,092,000 (final selling prices not posted until after settlement).

    Please contact me if you have any questions regarding real estate values on the island.  Thanks!  ann@anndelaney.com

  • FEMA Maps, update

    The revised maps for Cape May County are out and available to the municipalities for review.  Still waiting for the information to be available on the official web site: http://www.region2coastal.com/sandy/table

    So far, I see that they cleared some of the data- just waiting for the new information to be added.

    4pm update- the maps are available on line.  Enter your shore address in the box half way down on the page, click on “Get Details” to see the flood zone and proposed elevation requirements.

    Link for 8/28/13 article in The Press of Atlantic City:  FEMA Flood Maps a Relief for Cape May County Builders, Rebuilders

     

  • Before/After

    Over the last 2 years, our beaches took a beating from Irene, Sandy, and several Nor’easters.  Thankfully, Avalon and Stone Harbor were already in line for a beach replenishment project.   The June/July timing for Stone Harbor was challenging, however, the municipalities had no control over the schedule.

    Now that the projects are complete, I thought it would be helpful to remember the “before” so we can better appreciate the work involved to replace/repair our beaches. Dune grass planting to stabilize the dunes will take place in the fall.

    101st Street beach pavilion in Stone Harbor– March 2013 (looking north, right after a storm)…and August 2013 (looking south on a beautiful summer morning).

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  • Ocean Front Homes

    I have a new favorite house- an amazing custom ocean front home on 17th Street in Avalon, NJ.  Currently for sale for $7,995,000.

    I have attached an MLS link for all of the ocean front homes for sale in Avalon and Stone Harbor.  Click HERE to view.

    The options range from older homes (selling for land value), properties situated on the inlet, a few closer to town, southend, and 2 in the dunes!  Priced from $1,99,400 to $11,995,000.

    If you have any questions or interest…I am happy to help.  609-967-7950

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  • Weekend

    A quiet morning walk before a busy Saturday: tenants checking out…and new tenants checking in.    Perfect weather for the annual sidewalk sale in Stone Harbor, too.

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  • Beach Scenes

    Pretty, even on a dreary day…

    P.S.  The SUN is out in Avalon.  Hurry to the beach 🙂

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  • Priced to Sell Cottage

    LindenLane 2Charming Stone Harbor cottage in move in condition.  Modern kitchen and tub/shower bath.  2 full size bedrooms.  Great room with cathedral ceiling.  Covered porch. Central air and gas heat (suitable for year round use).

    Quiet residential neighborhood. Walking distance to the beach and recreation area.  Convenient to restaurants and shops.

    An ideal alternative to a small condo purchase- you actually OWN the home and the land.

    Very reasonable property taxes and up keep expenses, too.

    Click here for the MLS fact sheet

    $549,000 fully furnished.

    Contact me for more details.  Thank you for your interest!

    ann@anndelaney.com

  • What’s Selling?

    There were a total of 26 properties in Avalon and Stone Harbor sold (settlement) in the past 30 days.

    salesign1 multi-family on 93rd Street sold for $775,000.

    7 condo/townhouse styles sold, ranging in price from $160,000 for a 1 bedroom unit located over a commercial building on 83rd Street; to $1,026,500 for a 2400 square foot side by side style on 87th Street.  The median selling price for condo/townhouse units: $505,000.

    18 single family homes sold, ranging from $825,000 for a home built in 2003 on 23rd Street; to $2,975,000 for a beach block home with a pool built in 2000 on 113th Street. The median selling price for single family homes: $1,785,000.

    In addition, there are a record 65 properties in Avalon, Stone Harbor sale pending, with a median asking price of $1,150,000.

    Please let me know if I can provide more specifics.  Thank you for your interest!  ann@anndelaney.com

     

     

     

  • Stone Harbor Beach Fill- Complete

    As of this morning: the sand pumping is complete and the tractors are leveling the last section of new beach (79th to 81st Streets).   Once the area is groomed and the equipment is moved, beach access will be fully restored on those blocks.

    The heavy metal brackets that connect the lengths of black pipe have been removed.  Those pipes (currently lining the entire stretch of  Stone Harbor beach) will be hauled away soon.

    While the project caused some inconvenience to residents and visitors, the Borough of Stone Harbor had no option on the timing.  After Irene and Sandy, the beaches/dunes in both Avalon and Stone Harbor were vulnerable.  Thankfully, this major restoration project had been approved and funded.

    Posted 2 videos of the pipe removal 8/2/13 : YouTube Video   and another YouTube Video

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