JUNE NEWSLETTER
2017



Welcome Summer of 2017!!

AVALON/STONE HARBOR MARKET UPDATE
 
FOR SALE  
* There are 146 single-family homes currently For Sale, with a Median Price of $2,495,000
 
* There are 24 homes For Sale between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000
 
* There are 78 condo/townhomes currently For Sale with a Median Price of $599,000

SOLD
* So far this year, 186 properties have been placed Under Contract for Sale! That's 24% more properties placed under contract for sale than this time last year.
 
* There were 32 properties placed under contract for sale during the past month!
  
Breakdown of the 32 sales :  

Stone Harbor =   5 properties
Avalon =               27 properties

Single Family Homes
By Asking Price
 
LOWEST : $995,000 (43rd Street in Avalon)
2nd Lowest : $1,200,000 (56th Street in Avalon)
 
HIGHEST : $5,395,000 (a brand new bay front home in Avalon)
2nd Highest: $2,999,000 (an inlet-front home in Avalon)
 
Condo / Townhomes
By Asking Price
 
LOWEST : $269,000 (an efficiency unit at the Hall Harbor Condominium in Stone Harbor)
2nd Lowest : $279,990 (a 1 bedroom unit at the Oceanview Condo in Stone Harbor)
 
HIGHEST : $1,999,000 (a brand new bay front townhome in Avalon)
2nd Highest: $1,495,000 (a brand new bay front townhome in Avalon)
   
Number of Bay Front properties: 7
 
Number of Beach Block properties: 6
 
Number of Ocean Front properties: 2
   
   

NEW SALE LISTINGS THIS MONTH
601 Dune Drive, Avalon
Asking Price $659,000
OCEAN FRONT condo offering a sunrise to begin each day, spectacular views of the ocean & coastline and a waterfront pool!
 
262 26th Street, Avalon
Asking Price $969,000

Centrally located townhouse offering a bay view and great deck space!

375 21st Street, Avalon
Asking Price $1,099,000
Centrally located single-family home; recently refurbished and ready for your summer enjoyment!

1558 Ocean Drive, Avalon
Asking Price $1,199,000

RENOVATED BAY FRONT townhouse offering spectacular bay, wetland & sunset views, two nice decks, a rear yard, boat slip and more! The entire first level is dedicated to the generous size living/dining/kitchen area!

 
3640 Ocean Drive, Avalon
Asking Price $1,225,000

BAY FRONT TOWNHOUSE located within walking distance to the beach & town! Enjoy mesmerizing sunsets & panoramic views, a boat slip and more!
 
 
36 West 22nd Street, Avalon
Asking Price $1,295,000

Only 1 block from the beach and a short walk into town, this two-story home won't last long!

299 46th Street, Avalon
Asking Price $1,595,000

Located on a large corner lot, this custom home shows beautifully and offers a pool! Just a short walk to huge, uncrowded beaches!
    
238 59th Street, Avalon
Asking Price $1,695,000

Ocean & Bay Views and only 1 block to the beach! This spacious South Avalon home offers lots for the price!!
    
118 87th Street, Stone Harbor
Asking Price $1,799,000
Only 4th from the beach & a short walk into town! This property features renovated interior ocean views!  
45 East 12th Street, Avalon
Asking Price $2,575,000
 
SPACIOUS BEACH BLOCK HOME with ocean views! The views are enhanced by the buried utility lines on this street! 
   
3049 First Avenue, Avalon
Asking Price $2,795,000
BRAND NEW HOME WITH ONLY 1 STREET TO CROSS ON THE WAY TO THE BEACH! This upscale new home will soon be ready for your enjoyment! Spacious floor plan plus a great pool! Conveniently located just a short walk from town!
    
 10109 Sunrise Drive, Stone Harbor
Asking Price $4,500,000
SPECTACULAR BAY FRONT LOCATION; an oversized lot offering a mesmerizing setting coupled with the convenience of just a short walk into town! The home offers inviting high ceilings, a pool and tons of deck & patio space!
 
 
 Wish No More, Summer Is Here!
Weeks still available!
 Call or Click Today to Book your  Avalon or 
Stone Harbor Vacation!         
    
Visit the RENT section of my website today at  www.AvalonProperties.com. Check-out the selection of nice Avalon & Stone Harbor rental properties!!
 
Please contact my Rental Manager, my Rental Assistant or me at your earliest convenience, and we will be happy to assist you. 

Lisa Beck (Rental Manager)  
or call 609-967-4200 x3125   

Andrew Lehman (Rental Assistant)
609-967-4200 x 3124
 
  
Avalon & Stone Harbor Bridge Update
   


The Townsend's Inlet Bridge connecting the North end of Avalon & the South end of Sea Isle City was closed on April 3rd after a large crack was discovered in the foundation supporting the bridge. The bridge, built in 1939, will be repaired using 150 foot long pilings! The plan is to complete the required emergency repairs and open the bridge as soon as possible. However, it is very difficult to predict the bridge re-opening date due to variables affecting repair process, including wind, tide, water depth, et al.

 

The 96th Street Bridge connecting Stone Harbor and the Mainland is currently having major repairs made. The work began on April 25th and the anticipated completion date is June 9th. The majority of the project includes repairs in and around the movable span. Some of the repairs can only be made while the span is in the open position which results in closure of the bridge. Signs will be posted indicating closures and you can also call 609.638.2111 to confirm closures. 
Let Them Eat.....Pancakes!!
   Avalon Lions Club to Hold Pancake Breakfast


The Avalon Lions Club will be hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, June 17th from 8 am - 11 am. Come join the Lions and enjoy pancakes, bacon, sausage and drink of choice! In addition to a wonderful meal, there will be additional family activities for the kids - face painting, balloon creations, and more! Donations are $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for children. For more information, please contact the Avalon Lions Club. 
 Avalon Lions Charities Foundation Hosts Annual Charity Golf Classic
Charity Golf Classic to benefit the Helen L. Diller 
Vacation Home for Blind Children

Sunday, June 25th Avalon Lions Charities will host the 9th Annual Golf Classic at Avalon Golf Club to benefit the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children. Registration will start at 10 am, followed by a full, fun day; lunch, golfing, cocktail reception and ending with an awards dinner. An awesome raffle with chances to win big ticket items! Every golfer who participates will receive a Antiqua Performance Leader Pullover, plus a fabulous Insulated Thermal Golfer Goody Bag! 
For more information on this fantastic event, please contact Mike Sowers at 609.967.5788.



Join the Garden Club of Stone Harbor
   


 The Garden Club of Stone Harbor will hold their annual House Tour on Saturday, June 3rd from 12:30 - 4. This yearly event will feature six beautiful, unique homes. Tickets are $25.00; please call the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce for information on how/where to purchase tickets. Proceeds from the event are going toward the beautification of the entrance to Stone Harbor's 300 block of 96th Street. 
Avalon Performing Arts Council Annual Art Show
 You're Going to Love the Arts... in Avalon

Avalon Performing Arts Council (APAC) was founded in 1982 by Avalon residents at the request of then Mayor Rachel Sloan. The Mayor, along with interested residents, wanted to bring the arts to Avalon.  Its mission, to enrich the lives of the citizens of the Borough of Avalon, Cape May County and the visitors to these areas by promoting cultural and artistic events geared to all ages.  One of the organization's earlier events was an art show displaying the talents of local artists.  Thus began the "annual" Avalon Art Show and Sale in 1987, as we know it today, occurring in June of each year.

The 30th annual art show will be held at the Avalon Elementary School; Preview and Reception to be held on June 23rd; followed on Saturday, June 24th with the art show and sale. 

Events added since then have included summer and fall concerts; performances for children and adults; educational programs for school children co-sponsored with the Borough of Avalon.  APAC also joins the Borough of Avalon and the Chamber of Commerce to host the Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Party concert Thanksgiving Friday.  
 APAC programs help to make Avalon a fun place to live and visit.

For more information on the art show or upcoming APAC events, please go to www.AvalonPerformingArts.org


 Avalon Historical Society Annual Old House Tour
 
 
 
Join the Avalon Historical Society for their 14th Annual Old House tour. The tour will be held on June 13th and will begin at 1 p.m. The homes that will be showcased were built between 1917 -1949. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15.00, and day of tour for $20.00 and can be purchased at the Historical Society, located at 215 39th Street. For more information; please visit the Historical Society website. 
 
Black Bear Lacrosse Camps to be held in Avalon
 
 Girl and Boys Lacrosse Camp to be held in Avalon, July 3-7, 2017
 
BLACK BEAR CAMPS
 TAKING YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
In addition to our fundamentals program, which is designed to introduce the game of lacrosse to beginning and intermediate level players, we  provide advanced technique and training for experienced players.  Black Bear campers will enjoy daily scrimmages, instructional sessions, contests, and daily personal interaction with the coaches.  Players of all abilities and experience are welcome.  Campers will be grouped according to age and ability.  We teach the fundamentals of lacrosse and develop the skills and understanding of the game needed to compete at the next level. The camps are run by top high school coaches in a fun filled, fast paced environment.  No matter your skill level when you start the week ... you are sure to leave as a much better player.
For more information, view the Blackbearlax.com website.
 
Avalon Reveals Plan for Surfside Park

The conceptual plan for Avalon's Surfside park, to be located between 29th and 30th Street and the beach, was recently unveiled. The plan includes a complete upgrade of the current facilities at that location including a new play area and playground a picnic pavilion with tables and chairs updated restrooms additional changing and rinsing stations in a stage area to be used for community events. There's also a proposed Family Photo area, to include an Avalon lifeboat and lifeguard stand. The Borough of Avalon submitted an application to receive funding through the Cape May County Open Space Program. The park will potentially be completed in 2018 or 2019. Additional information can be found on the Borough of Avalon's website,
  www. AvalonBoro.net.
Stone Harbor Farmers Market Returns
      
 
The ever popular Stone Harbor Farmers Market will return to the 95th Street "Water Tower Plaza" every Sunday through September 3rd, from 8 am to 
12:30 pm. The weekly event offers fresh produce, seafood, flowers and much, much more! 
 
Avalon's Islandman Triathlon


 
 
If biking, swimming and running to the finish line is on your bucket list; sign up for the TK Charities Islandman Triathlon on June 24th. This race of endurance and training starts at 7 am at Avalon Community Hall. 
If you have kids that want to participate in the fun; have them compete in Islandkids Triathlon. Race set to start at 9:15 am. The Islandkids Triathlon is the largest youth triathlon in the Mid Atlantic region. This safe course focuses on fun, finishing the course and racing for the charity. A great way to get the entire family involved!
For more information or to sign up for the race; please email  [email protected].
 
Avalon to Host Movies on the Beach
 

 

 Bring your beach chairs and the kids to 30th Street & the beach and get comfy to enjoy a feature film every Tuesday, starting at dusk. For a list of films and additional information; visit www.Avalonrecreation.org. 
 

 

    

        Dan Bowersock

     Broker-Sales Consultant/Rental Consultant

     GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute)

 

 

 

 

 

Ferguson Dechert Real Estate, Inc.

2789 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202

 

609-967-4200 X3108

1-800-445-7467

 

[email protected] 

 

 

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