At the Jersey Shore, “spring” arrives wrapped in fog. As you drive in the boulevard, the thick moist air often obstructs the view of the bridge.Â
Thankfully, it’s good for the skin…at least that’s what I believe when I return from my walk soaking wet! Happy Spring 🙂
An article in today’s Atlantic City Press http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/  (Cape May County section)  provided details about the shared beach fill project scheduled to start in May.  The dredging company has yet to decide which beach area will be first- and the business administrators agreed it may come down to a flip of a coin!
In Sea Isle City, the beaches between 73rd and 94th Streets will receive 700,000 cubic yards of sand. In Avalon, the beaches between 9th and 26th Streets will receive 500,000 cubic yards of sand.
The sun finally appeared late this afternoon through the clouds over the bay. “Salty and damp” air from a strong sea breeze.   A better ending to a day of wild weather.
Well…the weather report was right.  Basically, an ugly day at the shore!
Hard to see in the picture, but the wind is pushing the rain sideways down Dune Drive. Avalon Coffee made a good effort for the morning. The lights in Hoy’s are bright against the dark sky. And the real estate offices are open- optimistic that winter weary folks will call or e-mail to make summer plans.   ann@anndelaney.com  if I can be of assistance.
Not too bad right now- high winds and rain last night, and some minor flooding this morning at high tide in the usual spots.
The sky is clearing now. The weekend weather might be better than expected.
P.S. Just checked radar. More heavy rain on the way  🙁
Another mild day and no rain- yet. Â
FYI:  Marabella’s Restaurant in Stone Harbor will be open this weekend. Glad to have another dining option!
There are currently 24 properties sale pending in Avalon and Stone Harbor. Â
15 are single family homes, 6 are condo/townhouse units, and 3 are vacant lots. The list prices range from a low of $194,000 (an efficiency condo on 102nd Street in Stone Harbor) to $3,195,000 (a bay front home on Fifth Avenue in Avalon). The median list price is $1,432,000.
An additional 10 properties SOLD during the past 30 days – challenging with 3 snow storms!Â
7 single family homes and 3 condo/townhouse units were in this group, with final selling prices from $349,000 (a cottage on Weber Court in Stone Harbor) to $2,029,500 (a custom new construction on 108th Street, Stone Harbor). The median selling price was $925,000.Â
Typical March weather will return to the shore by the end of the week :(  Â
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In the meantime, I’m determined to get my fair share of vitamin D and fresh salt air!
Spotted this “shell flag” in a front yard on First Avenue in Avalon.Â
It looks too colorful to be left over from last summer.  A recent weekend project in preparation for the season??
Summer Plans?
Weekly and full season rentals available in all shapes and sizes…beach to bay.
Send me your “wish list” and I will e-mail you a list of options: Â ann@anndelaney.com
Thank you for the opportunity to help with your seashore vacation 🙂