An almost full moon, and last day for beach vehicles on Stone Harbor Point (other beach areas open until March 31st).  We were able to watch the moon rise, the sun set, and even photograph a pair of skittish oystercatchers (versus seagulls that will practically allow you to trip over them).
It was a beautiful night. Â Oh, and I’m ignoring the weather forecast for snow 😉
The crazy participants of the Stone Harbor Shiver lucked out.  A reasonable day…for March!  Click HERE for a link to the Facebook page for today’s events.
My version of a polar plunge? Walking along the water’s edge at sunrise…bundled up and enjoying the views 😉
Every rental property in Avalon and Stone Harbor must pass an annual rental license inspection.  And, every property transferred (sold) must pass a similar fire safety inspection.
A common reason for failure? Â Older smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Â If the detectors are more than 10 years old, they need to be replaced. Â This applies to both hard wired and battery operated detectors.
Hard wired detectors MUST be replaced with new hard wired units.
Sharing my early morning views- 57th Street beach path in Avalon; and looking south over the WIDE beach.
Although we are pleased with the pace of our summer rental bookings, we still have plenty of properties available. Â It’s definitely not too late!
And, with an active sale market, this is the time of year when new rental inventory is added.
For example:
25 W 30th Street, Avalon Sleeps 10, with a POOL
280 64th Street, Avalon Sleeps 10, with great open floor plan and sun decks
6260 Dune Drive, Avalon  Traditional 2 story home close to the beach
Thank you for spreading the word to friends and relatives looking for a vacation rental in Avalon or Stone Harbor, NJ. Â I’m here to help!
Spring forward = morning walks BEFORE the sunrise for a few weeks.
Even with challenging weather conditions, the Avalon/ Stone Harbor sale market continues to move at a steady pace!
In the past 30 days, a total of 14 properties SOLD; with an overall median selling price of $956,250.
Of those sold, 10 were single family homes- ranging from a small cottage on 22nd Street selling for $400,000; to an ocean front home on 120th Street selling for $4,116,667.  The median selling price was $1,595,500.
There were 4 condo/townhouse units SOLD- ranging from an older side by side townhouse style on 8th Street selling for $500,000; to a brand new 3 level townhouse style side by side on 29th Street selling for $962,500.  The median selling price was $770,000.
In addition, there are 46 properties sale pending (settlement scheduled within next few months).  The median list price for those sale pending is $1,297,000.
If you have any questions regarding the sale or rental market in Avalon/ Stone Harbor, please let me know. Â I am working all weekend 609-967-7950 or ann@anndelaney.com
Thank you for your interest!
P.S.  Speaking of weather…much better today.  The sun has returned 🙂
Moving sand to replenish the north end beaches in Avalon, NJ.  Pictures taken this morning- 14th Street looking south.
Snow fences…snow shells…snow drifts…and a snowy Stone Harbor landmark.
Irish Roots
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
On my father’s side: my grandmother was from County Clare in the Republic of Ireland, and my grandfather grew up near Ballymena and the Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland. A real mixed marriage!
They met and married in Philadelphia, and vacationed in Stone Harbor each summer when their 6 children were young.  In the 1950s, my grandparents built a year round house in Avalon. A family business brought the sons and daughters (some with spouses and young children) from Philadelphia to Avalon shortly thereafter.
After visiting the beautiful windswept coast of Northern Ireland, I can totally understand my grandfather’s love of the shore.  Sand in our shoes… and salt air in our lungs 😉
Sláinte!
Pictures from our 2008 trip to Northern Ireland.