Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Stone Harbor, New Jersey- News

  • Summer Stats

    salesignSales at the Shore:  Since May 1st, 45 properties have SOLD (settlement) in Avalon  and Stone Harbor, with an additional 41 currently sale pending (settlement in the near future).

    Of those SOLD- 1 commercial property, 3 classified as vacant lots, 18 condo/townhouse units, and 23 residential properties.  The median selling price was $1,060,000, including a low of $145,000 for a Beachcomber condo (motel) to $5,150,000 for a southend Avalon custom beach block home.  11 were in Stone Harbor; 34 in Avalon.

    Of the condo/townhouse sales- the median selling price was $692,000.  10 were townhouse style (2 levels) and 8 were traditional condo style.  3 were in Stone Harbor and 15 in Avalon.

    The median asking price for the combined 41 “sale pending” properties is $1,099,000– in line with the median price of those recently settled.

  • Big Week in Stone Harbor

    SHWatertower

    ‘Barbecue and Blues’! Eat, Drink, Enjoy!

    8/4/2010 – Barbecue and Blues is a town-wide celebration sponsored by Stone Harbor Borough and its many civics organizations.  Wednesday August 4th from 4pm – 9pm.  80th and First Ave.  Advance Tickets: $15 Children, $20 Adults. Tickets at Door: $15 Children, $25 Adults. Menu: ‘Pappy’s Pig Roast’ featuring Chicken, Ribs, Sides, and Cornbread Beverages: Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks Sponsored by Chamber of Commerce. Entertainment: Blues Band-Mikey Jr . Music begins at 5pm. Featuring a dunk tank with Special Guests!!

    For more information: http://www.stoneharborbeach.com/default.asp

    On the weekend, the annual Arts & Crafts Festival takes over the 80th Street field.

  • Avalon/Stone Harbor on Twitter

    Twitter accounts to follow:  http://twitter.com/AnnDelaneyBeach and http://twitter.com/PowerPlayRealty

    The Power Play Realty site features rental and sale updates for Avalon and Stone Harbor.  The Ann Delaney site has island news and information- plus my perspective as a year round resident.

  • Happy 4th!

    LifeguardStoneHarborKeep cool, drive carefully, and enjoy the fireworks tonight (in Avalon off 30th Street; in Stone Harbor off 81st Street).

    My “commute” took a few extra minutes this morning- the shore version of rush hour: church letting out, pedestrian traffic heading to Avalon Coffee, cars looking for parking near Uncle Bill’s, etc.   😉

  • The End of the Point

    pointTook a REALLY long walk yesterday to the very south end of the south end of Stone Harbor Point.

    Boaters have discovered this quiet stretch of sand as their private beach.  

    By the way, the condo building on the left side of the picture is in North Wildwood-  a good perspective of how far south the sand extends at the point.

  • Shore Fashion

    NunsBeachWhat’s the most popular line of clothing in Stone Harbor?  It has to be “Nun’s Beach” logo wear.

    Who could predict (other than Sister James) such a demand for the colorful t-shirts, sweatshirts, and baseball caps? 

    A talented artist who owns a summer home in Stone Harbor creates a new design each year- this is the 15th edition.

    Stop by the Nun’s boutique (the garage behind the Villa Maria retreat house) on 111th and Second Avenue.   Open every morning 🙂

  • Weekend Fireworks

    flagIf Sunday is a clear night, you will be able to see fireworks from almost every location on the island. 

    The Avalon celebration starts with a concert inside Community Hall at 6pm; and fireworks off the beach at 30th Street around 9pm.  Great viewing right on the beach a few blocks north or south of 30th Street.

    The 80th Street field in Stone Harbor will be active all day with family events.  Live music starts at dusk, and fire works off the beach around 9:30pm.  Bring beach chairs/blanket and secure your spot on the lawn early!

  • Spotted Around Town

    1) Yet another summer with what must be a factory shortage of beach cover ups. Forcing girls (young and old by the way) to walk around town and ride bikes in just their bathing suits. Very distracting to the men (again, young and old!)

    2) Saw the Princeton shuttle bus parked in front of Maris Stella Church on 50th Street in Avalon.  Okay, the driver was on his cell phone- but I thought it might be a smart business move after 5 o’clock mass!

    3)  Colorful pillows were added to a drab, Borough owned bench on Second Avenue in Stone Harbor.  Guessing the owner of the charming cottage on the corner is responsible.

    4)  The building renovations are almost complete on 82nd and Third Avenue for the new Henny’s Seafood Take-out.  Watching for the grand opening sign…

  • Beat the Heat!

    AvalonpierA variety of last minute rentals available in Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ : http://www.powerplayrealty.com/rentals

    A few examples starting this Saturday:

    A neat & clean rancher on 16th Street for $1500.  Very attractive condo on the bay for $1825.  Or a stylish 2nd floor condo near the beach on 32nd Street for $1850. 5 bedroom townhouse on 34th Street for $1900.  2 level condo with a pool on 81st Street for $2350.  4+ bedroom upside down style home near the beach on 29th Street for $2950. Oceanfront townhouse on 27th Street for $4675.  Beach block 3 level newer home with pool for $9050.

    Contact me for more details:  ann@anndelaney.com

  • Pedestrian Law

    crosswalkPosted on http://www.avalonboro.org

    As of April 1st, 2010 the revised pedestrian safety law has been put into effect. New Jersey Statute 39:4-36 states: “The driver of a vehicle must stop and stay stopped for a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.” It is important to note that this revised law requires drivers to stop and stay stopped for pedestrians until they have exited the crosswalk.

    New Jersey Statute 39:4-36 also states: “no pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield.”

    Confusion continues between pedestrians/drivers.  Please be careful!