A total of 33 properties SOLD during the month of November. Â The overall median selling price was $895,000.
Break down by category:
16 condo/townhouse units- ranging from $320,000 for a 1 bedroom unit at the Merrimack on 80th Street in Avalon; to $1,995,000 for a new 5 bedroom (with a pool) side by side style unit on the bay at 24th Street. Â The median selling price of all condo/townhouse style units: Â $640,000.
10 single family homes– ranging from $875,000 for a completely renovated cottage in the 300 block of 20th Street; to $3,250,000 for a 2nd from the beach home built in 2000 located on 113th Street, Stone Harbor. Â The median selling price of all single family homes- $1,800,000.
4 multi-family sales- ranging from $700,000 for an older 2 unit property on 110th and Third Avenue, Stone Harbor on an under sized lot; to $1,100,000 for a more traditional duplex on 34th Street sold for land value to a builder (the lot is zoned for 2 units. Structure torn down and new side by side units to be built). Â The median selling price for all multi-family properties- $905,000.
2 vacant lots– a 50′ X 130′ bay lot on 7th Street sold for $1,830,000; and a 60′ X 110′ corner lot on the beach side of 33rd and First Avenue sold for $2,000,000.
1 commercial sale- a store front on 21st and Dune Drive sold for $390,000.
There are an additional 54 properties under contract, with settlements scheduled for the near future.  The overall median list price of those sale pending - $1,722,450 (the final selling price is posted after settlement).
If you have any questions regarding market values in Avalon or Stone Harbor NJ, I’m here to help!
Thank you for your interest.  ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com  609-967-7950
The REAL Seashore Santa
This entry was originally posted Christmas 2008. I think it deserves an annual repeat.
Santa– the life size painted, cut out version- has been an important part of Christmas for as long as I can remember.
In the 1970’s, Santa moved with our family 5 blocks south in Avalon to a larger, 2 story home with a real wood fireplace. The colorful exterior lights were eventually replaced with more subtle white bulbs, but the spot light literally remained on Santa.
In the off season, Santa hung proudly on the garage wall- watching us all come and go. Those little girls grew up and moved out, bringing back grandchildren for days on the beach. In the 1980’s, my young sons were fascinated by Santa, and maybe a bit intimidated based on our attempts to use him for improved behavior!
When my parents downsized to a townhouse in the early 1990’s, my father asked if I wanted Santa for our home. Of course, I was thrilled- and Santa didn’t complain as he was forced to leave Avalon and move “off shoreâ€.
Santa loyally followed us on each move- knowing that he would be given a prominent position (with a flood light) at Christmas.   Several years ago, he gratefully moved back to the island to become a Stone Harbor resident!
Now approaching 50 years old, Santa is showing some signs of wear (aren’t we all). I
thought about asking an artist to do a “touch upâ€, but it just doesn’t seem right.  It’s good to remember that so much time has passed- it helps us to celebrate the journey.
Merry Christmas!
P.S. for 2017- Â I updated Santa’s photo this year. Â He’s now in his mid- 50’s, fading a bit from a healthy share of salt air and sun light 😉