This morning’s beach walk: entertained by skillful Osprey fishing for breakfast…with the opportunistic seagulls trailing close behind!
Plus, a beautiful sky.
This morning’s beach walk: entertained by skillful Osprey fishing for breakfast…with the opportunistic seagulls trailing close behind!
Plus, a beautiful sky.
I actually prefer when Avalon and Stone Harbor fireworks are scheduled on different nights.
Last night, we were able to sit on the beach at 95th Street, and see the Stone Harbor display…along with Sea Isle City ‘s and Ocean City’s in the back ground.
As we left the beach, we could see Wildwood’s fireworks in the distance.
Tonight, we will have the bonus of Avalon!
I am proud to support The Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund: a grass roots organization helping Cape May County pediatric cancer patients and their families since 1992.
So many opportunities to participate and contribute. Â For the complete list of activites, visit the web site, or the office/store at 2170 Dune Drive, Avalon.
Later today: the 4th Annual Low Tide Beach Ride on 9th Street- 6:30pm
On July 29th, the Annual Artist and Friends Art Show at the Avalon Yacht Club- 6pm- 9pm.
Obviously, no beach day for me yesterday. Â Even after the skies cleared, the gusty wind discouraged me from venturing to the sand.
When we walked later, the beach was very active… including surfers taking advantage of “September” waves!
Saturday is the new Friday.
The Stone Harbor Recreation Department announced that all activities will take place on Saturday, 7/5- including the fireworks.
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Our office is closed tomorrow…and I am counting on a beach day.  Hoping Arthur rides out to sea!
One of my favorite  4th of July activities?  Walking along the beach and checking out the lifeguards.  And not in a creepy, old lady way!
All of the stands are decorated, and the guards compete for best holiday spirit (often by gathering everyone on “their beach” to sing the Star Spangled Banner). Â A wonderful tradition.
P.S.  Stone Harbor Recreation Department postponed all activities until Saturday, 7/5 Â
Enjoyed a unique opportunity to actually MEET a few fellow Twitter friends from Cape May last night.  We joked that we would get together…and then “tweet” back and forth.
Fortunately, our phones sat idle while we engaged in real live conversations!
A common theme- winter at the shore.  We compared notes…and interestingly…the Cape May residents were curious how WE managed  living here.  This struck me as funny.  Yes, Avalon and Stone Harbor are quiet in the off season.  And we don’t have the numerous dining options.  Oh, and we can’t walk to the Acme or CVS.  Okay…maybe they have a point 😉
One Cape May resident (an artist) said it best: “People either get Cape May…or they don’t”.  That’s so true about all of the local beach communities- each offering a different quality of life.
Thankfully, our little (quiet) island suits us just fine 🙂
Market Update: summary of past 30 days.
A total of 33 properties SOLD in Avalon and Stone Harbor.
22 single family homes; ranging in price from $762,000 for a nice upside down style home just over the 21st Street bridge in Avalon; to $2,750,000 for a new 5 bedroom Stone Harbor home on a large lot with a private pool. Â The median selling price for all single family homes:Â $1,762,500.
7 condo/townhouse units; ranging in price from $250,000 for a 2 bedroom unit above an ice cream shop on Dune Drive in Avalon; to $1,060,000 for a renovated bay front townhouse style at Cornell Harbor in Avalon. The median selling price for all condo/townhouse units was $520,000.
There were 3 vacant lots sold: Corner of 54th and Dune Drive for $950,000; 100 block of 110th Street for $1,400,000; and beach block of 66th Street for $2,450,000.
One multi-family sale: an older side by side building in the 100 block of 83rd Street for $1,037,500 (both units).
The overall median selling price (all categories) $1,363,000.
In addition, there are 44 properties under contract, with settlements scheduled for the near future.  The median asking price for the pending sales is $1,412,500 (final selling price posted after closing).
If you have any questions regarding market value in Avalon or Stone Harbor, please let me know.
I appreciate the opportunity to help!   609-967-7950  or    ann@anndelaney.com
Sunny Days
A nice view to start my day…