Yes, that was me carrying a bottle of wine (unopened) on my morning beach walk.
One of my faithful blog readers is here on vacation. Â In previous years, she dropped off thoughtful gifts from her home state.
This year, she suggested saying hello at the beach. Â Her rental street is convenient to my walking turn around point, so it worked well for a brief hello (and she gave me a bottle from one of their local wineries).
Such a nice start to the day 🙂
A wild storm rolled through Avalon and Stone Harbor this afternoon. Â High winds toppled deck furniture and trash cans, and heavy rain caused street flooding.
There were reports of a few lightning strikes – including an Avalon Beach Patrol boat!
Temperatures dropped (thankfully!), the rain water drained quickly, and the sun has returned.  Should be a nice evening…
After an unsettled weather day Wednesday, the sky cleared just in time for an evening walk. Â Fun to watch the surfers off the 25th Street beach in Avalon.
A bit late with the July 4th holiday!
Summary of settlements during the past 30 days: Â a total of 32 properties SOLD, for an overall median selling price of $1,332,000.
As typical, the majority of sales were in the residential (single family) category. Â 21 total, ranging in price from $699,500 for a basic cottage at 87th and Third Avenue; to $3,300,000 for a 73rd Street beach block home on an 80′ wide lot. Â The median selling price -Â $1,492,500.
There were 9 condominium/townhouse style units sold, ranging from $288,000 for a 1 bedroom condo/hotel on 79th Street; to $1,685,000 for a new bay front side by side with a private pool. Â The median selling price-Â $635,000.
Plus 1 commercial unit (a yoga studio on Third Avenue in Stone Harbor) sold for $162,500; and a bay front vacant lot on Fifth Avenue sold for $2,550,000.
There are an additional 67 properties sale pending, with a median list price of $1,495,000 (final selling price reported after settlement).
If you have any questions regarding the sale market in Avalon or Stone Harbor, I am happy to help!  ann@anndelaney.com  or 609-967-7950
Thank you for your continued interest.
Beautiful weather!  Enjoy the weekend…
We are accustomed to summer visitors driving flashy cars and wearing designer clothes.
The nuns on retreat at Villa Maria by the Sea provide a welcome contrast…as do the many Amish families who return year after year.
I took this picture Tuesday evening. Â I didn’t want to be disrespectful, but it was such a beautiful image.
I walked over the beach path early this morning to an embarrassing view of trash and recycling (much of it outside the cans), along with broken beach chairs and umbrellas. Â Evidence of a busy holiday weekend!
By the time I finished my walk and returned back to the path, the trash was gone, and the sand groomed.
One of the reasons we purchase beach tags!
Why yes, that IS a flag pole in the marsh!
Summer Views