Huge rainbow last evening. I hurried down to the beach in time to catch the the fading colors…
Contrasts
Inspired by a conversation with my neighbors yesterday about life on the island:
The distinct roar of a Ferrari…the sight of an Amish family riding bikes through town.
A classic Bentley…a vintage dune buggy with surf boards on top.
Smartly dressed patrons waiting for dinner reservations…the nuns waiting in line at Springers.
Incredible custom homes…original cedar shake cottages.
All of us drawn to salt water and sand…
Bridges
A seven mile long barrier island with seven bridges…
South end Ocean Drive bridge toward North Wildwood (pictured)
104th Street – no boat traffic underneath…just the occasional kayaker 😉
96th Street
30th Street
25th Street
21st Street
North end Ocean Drive bridge toward Sea Isle City
2016 Rentals
We started off strong, yet we still have availability for prime summer vacation weeks!
Please pass the word if you have friends or family thinking about a last minute rental in Avalon or Stone Harbor NJ!
Tim Kerr’s Power Play Realty rental web site
I’m here to help.
Thanks!
ann@powerplayrealty.com
Market Stats
Market stats for the month of June:
A total of 35 properties sold (settled) in the month of June, including one commercial property at 33rd and Dune Drive for $235,000.
Otherwise, unusual to see the numbers split evenly for condo/townhouses and single family homes sold. Â Typically we sell more single homes because that’s the predominate style of property.
17 condo/townhouse style units sold, ranging from $256,683 for a 1 bedroom unit at Ocean View Condominiums 79th and Dune Drive, Avalon; to $775,000 for a 4 bedroom side by side style unit on 25th and Ocean Drive. Â The median selling price of all condo/townhouse style units:Â $585,000.
17 single family homes sold, ranging from $789,000 for a cottage style on 100th Street in Stone Harbor; to $4,500,000 for a custom bay front home on 42nd Street, Avalon. Â The median selling price of all single family homes:Â $1,950,000.
In addition, there are 81 properties sale pending, with settlements scheduled for the near future. Â The median list price of those sale pending:Â $1,399,000.
Real estate on the island continues to prove its value as a solid investment!
If you have any questions regarding sales in Avalon or Stone Harbor, I am here to help. Â ann@powerplayrealty.com
Thank you for your interest.
Islandman Triathlon
Tuesday’s Storm
Phones were beeping late Tuesday afternoon warning us of a possible tornado. Â Not a normal weather alert at the shore!
We watched the sky turn black, the wind pick up, and then torrential sideways rain. Â Crazy views from my office window.
Thankfully, it was a quick moving storm and caused mostly nuisance damage (deck furniture, awnings, trash cans, and a few trees). Â Minor street flooding drained within the hour.
I noticed a story circulating about a reverse tsunami (?) and a picture of beach damage. Â I believe the picture was ACTUALLY taken in January after winter storm Jonas. Â Beaches here are fine (beach picture taken Tuesday evening).
Island Views
Stone Harbor sights.
Sunrise over the bay and the Bird Sanctuary this morning, and the keeping cool at the ocean’s edge yesterday.