BOARDWALK TRIVIA:  According to the Avalon History Center, Avalon’s first boardwalk was built in 1893 at a total cost of $454!  Stone Harbor once had a boardwalk too; it was damaged by a storm in 1944 and never rebuilt.

A BIT OF SNOW fell across Cape May County on Sunday, leaving the area under a two-inch blanket of the white stuff.  Frigid temperatures will remain for a while—overnight lows are expected to be in the 20s through the weekend.

Local roads were not affected by Sunday’s snowfall, but it made for some pretty scenes around the county!

KEEP AN EYE on this weekend’s weather—a winter storm is expected to reach the area and could bring snow or rain to South Jersey, along with coastal flooding.  If you decide to visit the Island this weekend, bring a pair of boots and a snow shovel!

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR 2016?  Is it time to finally buy a shore home?  Want to acquire an investment property?  Or is it time to sell?  Whatever your needs, let’s talk and make a plan to achieve your goals!  Make 2016 your year—call or email me today!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Wetlands Institute Lunch ‘n Learn, topic is ‘Habitat Restoration Following Hurricane Sandy at E.B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge,’ bring your lunch; coffee & dessert will be provided, 11:45AM-1PM, Friday, January 22
• Stone Harbor Mayor’s Wellness Campaign, free 8 week program offering lectures & activities to attain individual & group goals, see www.StoneHarborRecreation.com for info, Monday, January 25-Monday, March 21
• Covered Dish Dinner at The Wetlands Institute, topic is ‘Listening Closely…Acoustic Monitoring for Bats in the Northeast Region,’ 6-7:30PM, Friday, January 29
• Wetlands Institute Lunch ‘n Learn, topic is ‘The Cape May Raptor Banding Project,’ bring your lunch; coffee & dessert will be provided, 11:45AM-1PM, Friday, February 5
• IPad Workshop titled ‘Photography on the iPad,’ Avalon Public Library, register at 609-967-7155, 10AM-Noon, Saturday, February 6
• 13^th Annual Super Bowl Bash benefiting Friends in Need, beverages, great food, big screen TVs to watch the game, silent auction, raffles & fun, The Princeton, Sunday, February 7
• Wetlands Institute Lunch ‘n Learn, topic is ‘Tracking New Jersey’s American Oystercatchers Through Time & Space,’ bring your lunch; coffee & dessert will be provided, 11:45AM-1PM, Friday, February 12
• Avalon Home & Land Owners Meeting with Chuck McDonnell, the Director of the Avalon Recreation Department speaking, Avalon Senior Center,10AM, Saturday, February 13
• Sea Isle City’s Polar Plunge, 40^th Street Beach, 2PM, Saturday, February 13
• Big Band Dance featuring Marilyn & the Monroes, Avalon Community Hall, 7PM, Saturday, February 13
• Valentine’s Day Tour at the Cape May County Zoo, adult tour meandering through the zoo talking about the courtship of the animals, call 609-465-5271 for info, 1-2PM, Sunday, February 14
• Cape May Traditional Jazz Society Presents the Al Harrison Dixieland Band, VFW Post #386, 419 Congress Street in Cape May, proceeds benefit the Food Bank of Southern Jersey, 2-4PM, Sunday, February 14
• Wetlands Institute Lunch ‘n Learn, topic is ‘Piloting the Beneficial Re-use of Dredged Material for Salt Marsh Restoration in Cape May County,’ bring your lunch; coffee & dessert will be provided, 11:45AM-1PM, Friday, February 19
• Covered Dish Dinner at The Wetlands Institute, topic is ‘Engaging Communities to Save Diamondback Terrapins: Lessons from the Georgia Coast,’ 6-7:30PM, Friday, February 26
• Avalon’s Shop-A-Holics Event, designers, deals & drinks, The Princeton & The Whitebrier, from 5PM on Thursday, March 3 to 2PM on Sunday, March 6
• Stone Harbor Shiver, registration at Fred’s Tavern at 9:30AM, plunge at the 96^th Street Beach following the parade which begins at 11:45AM, visit www.StoneHarborBeach.com for info, Saturday, March 12
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration in Sea Isle City, begins at 83^rd & East Landis to 63^rd & Landis, call 609-263-6341 for info, 3:30PM, Saturday, March 12

 

Value Alerts:

Beautiful brand new Tom Welsh home with a pool in Stone Harbor. Lovely wall colors and stunning kitchen. Walk to the beach or the center of town.

249 88th St., Stone Harbor, $1,895,000,  ACTIVE MLS# 163969

Enjoy incredible views of the bay, wetlands, Cedar Island, and daily sunsets from your 3-bedroom Camalon condo. The only condo available in the Camalon, this unit has a new kitchen and its own boat slip.

1688 Ocean Dr., Unit A-3, Avalon,  $699,000,  ACTIVE MLS# 167341

Build your beach front dream house in Stone Harbor. Just reduced by $250K, to well below assessed lot value. This lot is 75′ wide across the beach front, providing spectacular ocean views.

2 100th St., Stone Harbor,  $3,099,000.  ACTIVE MLS# 159871 – Under Contract

Enjoy life in this beautiful, fully furnished, 6 bedroom/5.5 bath home in Avalon’s desirable South-end. Walk just 1.5 blocks to the widest section of Avalon’s beaches. If you would rather be pool-side, you will love this unique and amazing cabana.

249 76th St., Avalon,  $2,195,000,  ACTIVE MLS# 165654

Just reduced by $200K, this spectacular 6 bedroom home with a pool and wraparound porch sits on an oversize 70 x 110 lot. Beautiful decor, this property must be seen.

385 93rd St., Stone Harbor,  $2,295,000,  ACTIVE MLS# 165563

Just reduced by $400K, this home sits on an oversize beach block corner lot, it’s the 4th house from the beach. Utility poles and wires are being removed from this block to enhance your ocean view. This is an opportunity at $ 2.295m.

115 120th St., Stone Harbor,   $2,295,000,  ACTIVE MLS# 165421

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

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,  $2,045,000, ACTIVE  MLS# 160910 – Further Reduced!
 

New Listings:

184 26th Street C-1, Avalon, $520,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 167929 

54 E 27th Street, Unit 1 Street, Avalon, $550,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 167927

4138 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $729,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 167928 

766 Sunrise Drive, Avalon, $1,095,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 168003

10835 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $1,948,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 168011 

3559 First Avenue, Avalon, $2,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 168002 

511 42nd Street, Avalon, $2,475,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 167943

190 66th Street, Avalon, $2,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 168015

106 121st Street, Stone Harbor, $2,900,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 167923 

660 First Avenue, Avalon, $3,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 167953
 

Properties Sold:

700 First Avenue, Avalon, $489,000, SOLD MLS#: 165537

262 26th Street Street, Avalon, $840,000, SOLD MLS#: 166742

128 30th Street, Avalon, $1,150,000, SOLD MLS#: 165812

423 104th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,530,000, SOLD MLS#: 166468

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

62 W 26th Street, Avalon, $1,875,000, SOLD MLS#: 166180

319 110th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,075,000, SOLD MLS#: 164190

120 115th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,150,000, SOLD MLS#: 158779

10501-10507 Golden Gate Road, Stone Harbor, $5,700,000, SOLD MLS#: 164985