A nice way to start the day…
Osprey
On my beach walks, I am able to observe the “ultimate hunters” at work- the osprey.
I watch them dive into the ocean, emerge with a fish securely in their talons, and then fly overhead toward the marsh.
The “ultimate scavengers” (seagulls) follow close behind- just in case the fish manages to wiggle free!
For more information,
and to view the Osprey Cam, visit the Wetlands Institute web site.
Avalon Beach Fill Update
The Borough of Avalon web site:  Beach Fill UpdateÂÂ
Once the Strathmere project is complete, the dredge will move to Avalon.  We should see activity on our north end beaches by the weekend.
(Picture from a 2013 beach fill project)
Under the Dome?
The sea breeze is often credited for preventing “weather” from ruining a beach day.  Must be the case again today.
Rain all around…but not in Avalon or Stone Harbor  🙂
May Market Update
Phenomenal month for sales in Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ!
A total of 56 properties SOLD in the past 30 days (settlement).  The overall median selling price – $1,085,000.
The largest category:  34 single family homes.  Properties sold ranged from a tear down rancher on the corner of 38th and Ocean Drive for $665,000; to an oversized water front property at the end of Fifth Avenue with a well maintained home and pool for $4,500,000.  The median selling price of all single family homes- $1,615,000.
17 condo/townhouse style units sold, ranging in price from $399,000 for a 2 bedroom unit at the Avalon Condominium; to $1,075,000 for a three level, 5 bedroom townhouse in the beach block.  The median selling price of all condo/townhouse units- $684,000.
2 multi-family sales– a bayside duplex at 39th and Ocean Drive sold for $800,000; and a traditional duplex on 67th Street sold for $1,275,000 (a land value sale- structure already torn down).
2 commercial sales- $165,000 for a nail salon space on Third Avenue in Stone Harbor; and $206,500 for a candy shop space at 33rd and Dune Drive in Avalon.
1 under the vacant lot category (although MANY of the single family homes sold are for land value)- a property on Flamingo Drive sold for $2,550,000.
There are an additional 63 properties sale pending- with a median listing price of $1,525,000.  Final selling prices are posted after settlement.
If you have any questions regarding market values in Avalon or Stone Harbor, I am here to help!  ann@anndelaney.com
Thank you for your interest and referrals.
Summer Solitude
A major perk of our low key 7 mile island:  the ability to find a quiet spot even during the busy tourist season.
There are numerous natural areas frequented by more birds than people!
Enjoy the weekend.
7 Mile Restaurant Week
Click HERE for participating restaurants in Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ







Heat Wave
I took this picture last Friday- the dedicated Stone Harbor lifeguards were bundled up and using the umbrella to block the chilly wind!
Warmer summer temperatures have returned 🙂