Avalon & Stone Harbor Weekly Update 3/24/2016

MARKET STATS: The number of active listings in Avalon & Stone Harbor stands at 293, down 17% from a year ago. The average sold-to-list price ratio is 96.1%, up slightly from last year. In the over-$1-million category, the average sale price rose to $1,675,000 in February, up 13% over last year.

HOUSE PORTRAITS are a fantastic way to display your pride of ownership of a seashore property! Lisa Cunningham captures the character of your shore home in her pastels–what a great piece to display in your home or office! Visit Lisa Cunningham Fine Art to check out her work. You can also contact Lisa atlisa@lisacunninghamfineart.com.

13 YEAR OLD SANDERLING! The Wetlands Institute shared this fun fact: last fall a sanderling was spotted at Stone Harbor Point. The bird wore a band around its leg containing a code. After submitting the code, Wetlands staff learned that the sanderling was at least 13.5 years old–the oldest ever found! Wetlands staff point out that shorebirds need to rest and forage for food undisturbed; avoid disturbing birds on the beach and follow signage at all times.

SPRING CLEANUP TIME: If you need to dispose of unwanted bulk household items, take advantage of upcoming bulk pickup dates in Avalon and Stone Harbor. In Avalon bulk items can be placed curbside from April 29th to May 8th (pick up will occur on May 9th.) In Stone Harbor, pick up will occur on Monday, May 16th; items may be placed curbside up to 72 hours prior.

DOUG’S SEVEN MILE ISLAND NEWS will return the week of April 4th. Happy Easter to you & your family!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Wetlands Institute Lunch ‘n Learn, topic is ‘Habitat Restoration at Stone Harbor Point,’ bring your lunch; coffee & dessert will be provided, 11:45AM-1PM, Friday, March 25
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, hot & cold buffet selections, photos with Mr. Bunny, Easter egg hunt, more, Cape May Ferry Terminal, call 800-643-3779 for info, seatings at 9AM & 10:30AM, Saturday, March 26
Wetlands Institute Turtle Fest, pancake breakfast, games, prizes, crafts, more, 9AM-3PM, Saturday, March 26
Avalon Recreation’s Easter Egg Hunt, 8^th through 12^th Street fields, 10AM, Saturday, March 26
Genealogy Workshop, begin your family research, register at 609-967-7155, Avalon Public Library, 10AM-Noon, Saturday, March 26
IPad Workshop, register at 609-967-7155, Avalon Public Library, 10AM-Noon, Saturday, April 2
Avalon Home & Land Owners Association Community Connections, presentations, displays & info, Mayor Pagliughi of Avalon will speak on the Cape May County Emergency Operations & Dr. David LaPuma will speak on the Avalon Sea Watch Project, Avalon Community Hall, 9:30AM-Noon, Saturday, April 9
Free tree seedlings for Avalon residents and property owners as part of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign, first come-first served, Avalon Community Hall, 9:30AM-Noon, Saturday, April 9
Stone Harbor Job Fair, Coffee Talk & other Stone Harbor businesses will be represented at 299-97^th Street with information on available summer positions, 11AM-3PM, Saturday, April 9
Big Band Dance, Fred Hall Orchestra, Avalon Community Hall, 7PM, Saturday, April 9
Cape May Traditional Jazz Society presents the ‘Mary Lou Newnam Jazz Band,’ proceeds benefit the Food Bank of Southern Jersey, VFW Post #386, 419 Congress Street, Cape May, 2-4PM, Sunday, April 10
Avalon’s Spring Dune Grass Planting, volunteers needed, meet at Community Hall at 30^th & Dune at 8:30 for coffee, donuts & a planting demo, 9AM planting start, at noon return to Community Hall for a free lunch, Saturday April 16
Creative Writing Seminar, tips & feedback on poetry, memoirs, short stories, articles & books, register at 609-967-7155, Avalon Public Library, 10AM-Noon, Saturday, April 16
Cape May County Zoo Night Walk, after hours tour of the zoo, snacks & drinks provided, 6:30-8:30PM, Friday, April 22
Exchange Club of Ocean City’s Roger LaRosa Charity Golf Classic benefiting children, community & country, register at 609-412-9607, for sponsorships call 609-517-6035, Linwood Country Club, registration & lunch at 11:30AM, Monday, May 2
Avalon Wine & Spirits Festival, more than 200 wines, flavored vodkas, scotch, bourbon, more, passed hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants, silent auction, tickets available at the Avalon Chamber of Commerce or Fred’s Liquor Stores – Avalon & Stone Harbor, 6:30-9PM, Friday, May 6
Garden Club of Stone Harbor’s Plant & Bake Sale, Water Works area at 96^th & Second Avenue,8AM-2PM, Saturday, May 7
Stone Harbor’s Spring Tide Festival, music, beer & wine garden, food, games, kids’ activities, more, 96^th Street between 2^nd & 3^rd, 11AM-6PM, Saturday, May 7^th
Avalon Garden Club Annual Plant Sale, Avalon Community Hall, 11AM-3PM on Friday, May 13 & 9AM-3PM on Saturday, May 14

Value Alerts:

Just reduced, this stunning professionally decorated, 3 bedroom/3 bath, 2-story condo is move-in ready for your summer enjoyment. If being in the center of town and walking to everything is for you, so is this condo! Take a look at the photos.

2322 Dune Dr., Avalon, $719,000, ACTIVE MLS# 162123

Enjoy one of Avalon’s most unique homes and the recently added pool on this oversize 80 x 110 corner lot. If you prefer to build your dream house, this lot will accommodate a 6,000 sq. ft. home.

4656 Dune Drive, Avalon, $1,395,000, ACTIVE MLS# 168490

Walk one block to the beach and town from this beautiful condo that was totally renovated in 2014. The 4 units share a large pool. This property is a great choice to enter the Avalon market at an affordable price.

109 30th St., Avalon, $459,000, ACTIVE MLS# 165838

Beautifully decorated high-end 5 bedroom home with detached garage at the right price. Take a look at the photos; newer properties at this price point seldom appear on the market.

261 45th St., Avalon, $1,569,000, ACTIVE MLS# 168273 – Under Contract

This south-end 4-bedroom Bayfront townhouse with a boat slip and a garage, has unobstructed sunset views. Interior was completely renovated down to the studs in 2011, and the exterior was refurbished in January, 2016.

6660 Ocean Dr., South Unit, Avalon, $1,695,000, ACTIVE MLS# 168272

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, $1,795,000, ACTIVE MLS# 163969 – Reduced

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, $689,000, ACTIVE MLS# 167341 – Under Contract

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, UNDER CONTRACT MLS# 165654 – Under Contract

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

New Listings:

7800 Dune Drive Unit 126 Drive, Avalon, $274,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 169083

7929 Dune Drive, Avalon, $315,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 169198

7751 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $485,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 169072

628 Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $585,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 169061

1116 Stone Harbor Blvd #103, Stone Harbor Manor, $615,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 169114

1116 Stone Harbor Blvd #106, Stone Harbor Manor, $630,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 169117

3956 Ocean Drive. 2nd Floor, Avalon, $650,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 169100

351 96th Street #408, Stone Harbor, $719,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 169108

276 90th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 169054

6063 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $1,899,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 169167