Green grass and flowering trees around Veterans Plaza, 21st Street, Avalon NJ
April 11, 2016
Avalon Beach Update
I walked on my lunch break today (the advantage of an office near the beach…and leaving sneakers in my car!) Â Plus, I wanted to provide an update on the condition of the beach, and access paths.
27th Street north to the jetty (8th Street):
The beaches adjacent to the boardwalk are in good shape (see top photo taken from 27th Street looking toward the fishing pier). Â There are a few paths that need moderate repairs to smooth out the drop off at the end of the path (on the beach side).
From 20th Street and north, all beach paths are functional except those on 14th through 11th Streets (lower picture is of the 17th Street path). The Borough of Avalon plans to add sand to make the more substantial repairs to those paths.
And my observation from recent walks: the beaches from 30th Street and south to 80th Street are all in great shape, too.
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April 10, 2016
Spring at the Shore
The roller coaster weather of spring at the shore!
Much better conditions today, with the added bonus of the flowering pear trees blooming along Dune Drive 🙂
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April 3, 2016
Windy—er
Yes, it’s often windy along the coast…but last night and today are REALLY windy!
Gusts that make your house shake. Â Howling winds that sound like a freight train. Loose objects flying down the street. Outside shower doors banging.
On my drive to work, I avoided several runaway trash cans, and one toppled porta-potty!
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March 31, 2016
Market Stats, Avalon/ Stone Harbor NJ
During the month of March, a total of 22 properties SOLD in Avalon and Stone Harbor.
In an unusual trend, condo/townhouse units sold out numbered the residential homes sold.
A total of 12 condo/townhouse units SOLD, ranging from a 2 bedroom street side condo at Hall Harbor (96th Street) for $382,500; to a 25th and Ocean Drive bay front townhouse built in 2013, with a large private pool for $1,600,000. Â The median selling price of all condo/townhouse style units- Â $760,000.
There were 8 residential sales, ranging from a renovated “court cottage” on Linden Lane in Stone Harbor for $667,000; to a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath upside down style home built in 2004 with a pool on 105th Street for $2,125,000. Â The median selling price for all single family homes- Â $1,315,000.
One multi-family property sold, a 4-plex on the corner of 28th and Avalon Avenue for $1,325,000.
And, one vacant lot on the corner of 20th and Avalon Avenue sold for $1,475,000.
There are an additional 62 properties sale pending, with a median asking price of $1,299,000 (final selling prices are reported after closing).
If you have any questions regarding values in Avalon or Stone Harbor, please let me know.  609-967-7950  or ann@anndelaney.com
Thank you for your interest!
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March 31, 2016
Stone Harbor- drainage pipes
The Borough of Stone Harbor continues to work on street drainage (from the storm drains), and removal of the unsightly pipes on the beach.
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March 28, 2016
Weather Report
Brought to you by the flags over Hoy’s 5 & 10 in Avalon.
The blooming trees along Dune Drive partially obstruct the view from my office window.
But, it’s still obvious that today is: Â sunny and windy 🙂
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March 26, 2016
A Unique Life
Late yesterday, I quickly changed after work for a walk along the beach.
As I enjoyed the warm sun and ocean views, a thought occurred to me: Â “Who else gets to do this after work?”
Grateful for our unique life!
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Stone Harbor Beach Update
I posted earlier in the week about the Avalon beaches.
In Stone Harbor, the beaches from 80th Street to the down town area are in great shape (picture of the 88th Street pavilion below). Â Use caution when walking along the 84th Street area while the Borough completes the drain pipe removal.
South of 96th Street, the public works department is actively making repairs to the dune paths for better access. Â There are still a few in need of more sand to even out the slope (picture of the 108th Street path).
The beach widens again south of Nuns’ Beach (111th Street) and all those paths are in good shape.
Due to beach erosion near the Point, the Borough will not be able to accommodate the Hobie Cats this summer (typically 121st and south to the jetty).
And until all beach access points are repaired, many paths remain closed for safety reasons.