BEACH REPLENISHMENT WORK will begin soon in Avalon and Stone Harbor, with mobilization of equipment to begin in two weeks, and pumping to follow. Work will begin in Stone Harbor at 123rd Street and is expected to take approximately four weeks to complete as sand pumping progresses northward. After that, work will move to Avalon’s 9th Street beach and progress southward for approximately four weeks. The dredge “Texas” can pump about 50,000 cubic yards of sand per day if weather conditions are favorable, and the project is expected to conclude well in advance of the summer season.
THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT? Yes! Avalon will soon launch an app allowing beachgoers to purchase beach tags via their smartphones. Stay tuned for more details!
A full moon hovers over Avalon’s fishing pier. Winter is just as beautiful as summer here on the Island!
BAYFRONT DREDGING CONTINUES in Stone Harbor. The relative quiet of the bay on winter days is punctuated by the sound of machinery, as silt is dredged from the channels and transported off site. Earlier this week the dredge and barges were stationed off the western side of Golden Gate Drive.
AVALON COMMUNITY HALL reopened Monday after the wood floor was sanded and refinished. A new logo and striping were added to the floor as part of the refinishing.
SLACK TIDE BREWING COMPANY is celebrating its one-year anniversary this month, having produced more than three dozen different beers since opening. Slack Tide favorites include Five Fathom, Bell Buoy, and Angry Osprey, as well as several others. Visit them online at www.SlackTideBrewingCo.com
57 PROPERTIES ARE UNDER CONTRACT in the local market—meaning 57 families are looking forward to great seashore memories during the 2017 season! Why not become one of them? If you’re ready to begin your search for the perfect seashore property, call or email me today to get started!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Yoga at the Cape May County Zoo, donations will go directly to the animals, reserve a spot at www.itswellyogaandpaddle.
com, meet at zoo entrance at 8:45AM, Saturday, January 21 - Creative Writing Seminar, Avalon Free Public Library, register at 609-967-7155, 10AM-Noon,
Saturday, January 21 - Snacks the Healthy Way, led by Cooking Instructor Mark Kalla, snacking ideas & recipes, Avalon Free Public Library, register at 609-967-7155, 1PM,
Saturday, January 21 - Harbor Square Theater’s 3rd Saturday Comedy Show, headliner will be Yannis Pappas, 8PM, Saturday, January 21
- Wetlands Institute Covered Dish Dinner, bring a dish to share that serves 8, guest speaker will be Cameron Cox discussing tropical birding & identifying migrating birds, 6-8PM, Friday, January 27
- IPad Workshop, Avalon Free Public Library, register at 609-967-7155, 10AM-Noon,
Saturday, February 4 - 14th Annual Super Bash XIV raising funds for Friends in Need organization, The Princeton, 4PM, Sunday, February 5
- Cape May-Lewes Ferry Wine Dinner, Cape May Lewes Ferry Terminal, www.
CapeMayLewesFerry.com for details, 5:30-8:30PM, Saturday, February 11 - Creative Writing Seminar, Avalon Free Public Library, register at 609-967-7155, 10AM-Noon,
Saturday, February, 18 - Sea Isle City’s Polar Bear Plunge, 40th Street beach, 2PM, Saturday, February 18
- North Wildwood’s Fallen Heroes Polar Bear Plunge, proceeds benefit the Philadelphia Police Fallen Heroes Fund, visit FallenHeroPlunge.com for details, 15th Street & the beach in North Wildwood, 11AM, Saturday, February 25
- Avalon’s Shop-A-Holics, The Princeton & The Whitebrier, designers, deals & drinks, Thursday–Saturday, March 2-4
- Stone Harbor Shiver Event, registration at 9:30AM at Fred’s Tavern, parade at 11:45AM leading to the plunge at the 96th Street beach, Saturday, March 11
- Sea Isle City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration, 3:30PM, Saturday, March 11
- Cape May Traditional Jazz Society presents the Midiri Brothers Jazz Band, VFW Post #386, 419 Congress Street in Cape May, 2-4PM, Sunday, March 12
- Stone Harbor Bulk Pick-up, items curbside up to 72 hours prior to pick up, Monday, March 13
- Ocean Drive Marathon & Ocean Drive 10Miler Course, visit http://www.odmarathon.
org for details, 9AM, Sunday, March 26
Value Alerts:
Have you been dreaming of being on the bay with your own boat slip, unobstructed sunset and wetlands views, yet be just 1.5 blocks to Avalon’s best beaches? If so, you need to look at this totally renovated, interior and exterior, 5 bedroom townhome with a garage, at Turtle Cove.
6680 Ocean Dr., North, Avalon. $1,695,000, ACTIVE MLS# 174082
Avalon south-end beach block delight! This move-in ready, beautiful 5 bedroom/5 bath/3 half-bath home is now the best beach block buy in Avalon. Only 4 homes on the block with no poles or wires, this property has lots of natural light, high great-room ceilings, pool & cabana, and 4,000 sq. ft. of summer enjoyment!
189 63rd St., Avalon, $3,995,000, ACTIVE MLS# 172469
This one-of-a-kind 7 bedroom, 4,800 sq. ft. home with wrap-around decks, large pool and cabana, and ocean views, sits on a huge 100′ x 110′ lot. With the added plus of being located in one of the nicest sections of Stone Harbor, this home is a winner!
135 87th St., Stone Harbor, $3,025,000, ACTIVE MLS# 172176
Have you been looking to build on a nice beach block with no poles and a wide beach? This 4th back lot on the south side of the street was just reduced and may be just the ticket!
129 114th St., Stone Harbor, $1,955,000, ACTIVE MLS# 169704
New Listings:
7751 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $450,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 174076
150 96th Street #5, Stone Harbor, $599,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 174079
2607 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $859,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 174113
623 Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 174121
6680 Ocean Drive, North Unit, Avalon, $1,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 174082
160 84th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 174028
11505 Paradise Drive, Stone Harbor, $2,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 174042
23 Heron Drive, Avalon, $2,795,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 174078
652 7th Street, Avalon, $4,460,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 174066
100 115th Street, Stone Harbor, $7,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 174035
Properties Sold:
494 Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $540,000, SOLD MLS#: 167951
4869 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $875,000, SOLD MLS#: 171447
8912 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $1,590,400, SOLD MLS#: 149550
2848 First Avenue, Avalon, $1,675,000, SOLD MLS#: 174003
629 24th Street, Avalon, $1,800,000, SOLD MLS#: 167156
558 7th Street, Avalon, $1,800,000, SOLD MLS#: 174085
225 91st Street, Stone Harbor, $2,007,500, SOLD MLS#: 173363
3778 First Avenue, Avalon, $2,375,000, SOLD MLS#: 172178
234 118th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,375,000, SOLD MLS#: 167263
7109 Dune Drive, Avalon, $3,000,000, SOLD MLS#: 173332
130 74th Street, Avalon, $6,500,000, SOLD MLS#: 173205