MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES are expected through the weekend, with a chance of showers Friday evening to Saturday.  Sunday and Monday of the Columbus Day Weekend are expected to be picture-perfect fall days, with daytime highs around 70 degrees, and overnight lows in the 50s.  Stop by Avalon’s Seafood Festival (Saturday & Sunday) or take a walk on the beach!

LAST WEEK’S WEATHER pattern brought northeast winds and rain to the area over a period of several days.  Coastal flooding and beach erosion occurred over several high tide cycles, before the winds and tides subsided.  Generally speaking property damage was very minimal, with only the very lowest of properties threatened by the flooding.

AVALON DUNE GRASS PLANTING has been rescheduled to October 17^th.  Volunteers should report to Avalon Community Hall at 8:30am for donuts, coffee, and a planting demonstration.  Tools and transportation will be provided, followed by a complimentary lunch at Community Hall.  For questions or to sign up for the planting, please contact Chuck McDonnell at Community Hall (609-967-3066) or Sue Keen in Mayor Pagliughi’s office(609-967-5924).

During a very high tide last weekend a sailboat floated across the marsh just a couple of hundred yards from Stone Harbor Boulevard, as seen here.  Receding waters later left the sailboat grounded in an area that is normally too shallow to navigate.  No word yet on what caused the boat to get so far off course.

THE TOWNSEND’S INLET BRIDGE will close again for two months beginning in early December, following a period of alternating single-lane traffic patterns in November.  The upcoming closure will see work performed on the roadway on the Avalon end of the bridge, along with reinforcement of the seawall  on the ocean side and the installation of rip-rap on the bay side.  The work is part of a multi-year project to repair and upgrade the bridge and roadway that connect Avalon to Sea Isle City.

A NEW LIBRARY will soon rise at 96^th Street and Second Avenue in Stone Harbor, as county and local officials broke ground on September 30^th at the site.  The new library will be 9,400 square feet, and is expected to be finished in October 2016.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Cape May County Zoo Night Walk, after hours tour of the zoo, 6:30-8:30PM, Friday, October 9
• Avalon Home & Land Owners Association Meeting, Karen DeRosa of CASA speaking on programs providing care for abused & neglected children, Avalon Senior Center, 10AM, Saturday, October 10
• Avalon Library Genealogy Workshop: Beginning Your Family Research, Call 609-967-7155 for info or to register, Avalon Public Library,10AM-Noon, Saturday, October 10
• Avalon Chamber of Commerce Seafood Festival, food, music, beer & wine, kids’ activities, more, 30^th Street parking lot, 10AM-5PM, Saturday & Sunday, October 10 & 11
• American Legion Post #331 Barbeque, call 609-408-7429 or 609-402-1824 for info, 4:30-7:30PM, Saturday, October 10
• Big Band Dance, John Clark’s Little Big Band, Avalon Community Hall, 7PM, Saturday, October 10
• Stone Harbor Lions Club Memorial Pancake Breakfast, Uncle Bill’s Pancake House, 304-96^th Street, 8AM-Noon, Saturday, October 17
• Avalon Library Creative Writing Session, tips on poetry, memoirs, short stories, articles & books, call 609-967-7155 for info or to register, Avalon Public Library, 10 AM-Noon, Saturday, October 17
• Boo at the Zoo, family friendly activities all day long, costume contest, craft stations, children’s amusement rides, magic show, Cape May County Zoo, 10AM-2PM, Saturday, October 17
• Avalon Lions Club Pasta Night Fundraiser, Windrift Hotel, 5-8PM, Sunday October 18
• Stone Harbor’s Harvest Festival, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, trick or treating in the shops, 96^th Street Shopping District, 11AM-5PM, Saturday, October 24
• Cape May County Zoo Adults Only Night Walk, quiet after hours tour of the zoo, 6:30-8:30PM, Saturday, October 24
• Snow Leopard Day at the Cape May County Zoo, programs, activities & zookeeper talks regarding snow leopards, 11AM-2PM, Sunday, October 25
• Avalon’s Trunk or Treat Halloween Event, 30^th Street Parking Lot at Community Hall, 5-7PM, Friday, October 30
• Stone Harbor’s Town Wide Halloween Trick or Treating, 5-8PM, Saturday, October 31

 

Value Alerts:

South-end Stone Harbor beach front just reduced by $600K, to under assessed value. Enjoy magnificent ocean views in front of the widest section of Stone Harbor’s beaches. This beautiful D.L. Miner built home sits on a 60′ x 110′ lot and has a pool.

103 119th St., Stone Harbor,  $5,395,000,  MLS# 162648

Renovated 4 bedroom Bayfront just listed at below assessed value. Enjoy the view all the way down Pleasure Bay in Stone Harbor; the good life on the bay awaits you! This property is a winner.

423 104th St., Stone Harbor,  $1,439,000,  ACTIVE MLS# 166468 – Under Contract

Just 2 blocks from the widest section of Avalon’s beaches, this stunning, 5 bedroom townhome also has bay/wetlands & sunset views. There is lots of room in this 3-story property with a garage. Just bring your bathing suits; this winner is in perfect move-in condition.

6840 Ocean Dr., Avalon, $1,095,000,  ACTIVE MLS# 166325 – Under Contract

Walk to everything in town from this professionally decorated 5 bedroom home with a pool. Never been rented, this 2009 home is move-in ready and priced right.

159 20th St., Avalon,  $1,780,000,  MLS# 165643 – Under Contract

Just one block to the beach and walk to everything in town from this 5 bedroom home on a full-size lot.  Hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen and room for a pool, this home is priced right.  Want to rent?  This property had over $80K income this season.

133 34th St., Avalon,  $1,695,000,  ACTIVE MLS# 165661 – Under Contract

Just listed, this is the only available unit in The Avalon condos at 700 First Ave. This popular building has a large pool and inlet views from the condo.

115 119th St., Stone Harbor,  $2,095,000, ACTIVE  MLS# 160910

Tucked away with a bay view, but close to the beach & restaurants, this professionally decorated stunning home with a pool is a winner! Take a look at the photos.

314 76th St., Avalon,  $2,275,000, ACTIVE MLS# 165333

Enjoy the wonderful unobstructed bay/wetlands/sunset views from this renovated townhouse located at the end of a private drive. Wide decks, 2 floating docks and two boat slips. Just reduced.

290 79th St., #15, Avalon, $535,000, ACTIVE MLS# 164268 – Under Contract

Stone Harbor bayfront just reduced by $300K. This recently remodeled property opposite the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, is now priced under assessed land value. Enjoy bayfront living in this house or build your dream house. This is a great bay for swimming.

9011 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, $1,495,000, MLS# 159494 – Under Contract

This 4 bedroom/3.5 bath Stone Harbor townhouse is surprising, it feels like a single-family home, without the single-family home price. The location is convenient to town, restaurants, and the beach. Take a look!

150 96th St., Unit 1, Stone Harbor, $525,000, ACTIVE MLS# 156106 – Reduced!
 

New Listings:

177 80th Street, Avalon, $329,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 166512

204 99th Street, Stone Harbor, $529,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 166525

1127 Stone Harbor Boulevard, Stone Harbor Manor, $750,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 166542

700 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $799,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 166521

8124 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, $815,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 166362

789 Sunrise Drive, Avalon, $1,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 166490

204 45th Street, Avalon, $1,950,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 166545

19 Heron Drive, Avalon, $3,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 166513
 

Properties Sold:

695 21st Street A-1st, Avalon, $351,000, SOLD MLS#: 165268

278 83rd Street, Stone Harbor, $590,000, SOLD MLS#: 157696

25 Marine Way, Avalon, $995,000, SOLD MLS#: 160352

1206 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $1,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 166501

643 Sunrise Drive, Avalon, $1,325,000, SOLD MLS#: 164218

9415 First Avenue, Stone Harbor, $1,630,000, SOLD MLS#: 160884

129 105th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,675,000, SOLD MLS#: 160887

201 86th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,075,000, SOLD MLS#: 154217

93 E 20th Street, Avalon, $3,250,000, SOLD MLS#: 165321