November 20, 2025

This past week Stone Harbor unveiled its holiday beach tag, designed by 3rd grader Paxton Smith.  Like Avalon's tags, Stone Harbor's tags will be for sale over the Thanksgiving weekend.  See below for details.

In The News:

MARKET STATS:  The median sale price in Avalon was $2,380,000 during October 2025, while Stone Harbor's median sale price was $3,298,500.  Driving the market: Buyer demand remains steady, while listing inventory remains fairly tight.  For a detailed look at the market see the latest Long & Foster Market Reports:  Avalon   Stone Harbor

AVALON SAND BACKPASSING:  Avalon announced it is planning a sand backpassing project if a hydraulic beach fill doesn't occur in Spring 2026.  Currently, hydraulic beach fills anticipated in Avalon, Stone Harbor, and Ocean City are not federally funded, and lack of federal funding will prevent state funding.  Avalon has previously used sand backpassing to supplement beaches between hydraulic fills.  Beaches from 10th to 14th Streets suffered serious erosion during fall storms, and will need replenishment during the spring. 
 
STONE HARBOR'S NEW HOLIDAY BEACH TAG was designed by 3rd grader Paxton Smith.  Stone Harbor holiday beach tags will be available in limited supply starting Friday, November 28, at the Beach Tag Office, located at 95th Street and the Beach. The tags will be on sale all weekend from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The tags will then be available at Borough Hall, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, while supplies last.
 
AVALON HOLIDAY BEACH TAGS will be available for purchase during both Festive Friday and Snowfest Saturday at the Avalon Beach Tag Booth located at 30th Street and the beach.  The price is $35.  Any remaining tags will be sold starting Monday, December 1st, in the Avalon Tax Collector's Office at Avalon Borough Hall between the hours of 8:15 am - 4:15 pm.  Holiday beach tags make great stocking stuffers!
 
2026: IT'S EARLY, BUT IT'S TIME to think about your 2026 plans! Need a vacation?  Let's talk about your vacation rental!  Want to make it permanent? Even better!  Call or email me, and we'll begin the search for your vacation home!

A TRIPLEX IN AVALON?    Yes! For $2,895,000!  Have you dreamed about owning a multi-unit rental property in Avalon? Rent the units for income, with the option to set aside some weeks for your family vacation!   The best part? The 50x110 lot is located within an easy stroll of Avalon's beautiful beaches and is a great location to build your future home! Check the link below for details.      Want to see it? Call or email me! ? Call 609-967-3001 or email me!

3149 First Avenue, Avalon $2,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 253331

upcoming Events:

Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner at The Reeds.  Thursday, November 27th, 11am-7pm. Read More
 
Thanksgiving Dinner at Icona Avalon.  Thursday, November 27th, 1pm to 5pm. Read More
 
Story Time with Mrs. Claus.  Avalon Free Public Library.  Friday, November 28th, 10am. 
 
Tree Lighting Ceremony: Light Up the Bay.  The Reeds at Shelter Haven, Friday, November 28th, 4pm to 10pm.  Read More
 
Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Celebrations: Avalon & Stone Harbor, Friday & Saturday, November 28th & 29th. 
 
Avalon’s Festive Friday & Snowfest Saturday, Friday & Saturday, November 28th & 29th. Read More
 
The Santa Express: Ride with Santa aboard vintage railcars from Tuckahoe and Richland Stations.  Cape May Seashore Lines, November 29th through December 23rd. schedules and tickets
 
Christmas at the Hangar.  Decorated aircraft, food truck, local vendors, live music, beer & wine garden.  Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum, Saturday, November 29th, 10am to 4pm. 
 
Let's Catch Santa.  Cape May Stage, through December 28th. Read More 3 
 
Icona Avalon Cookie Decorating Workshop.  Thursday, December 4th, 6pm to 8pm. Read More

Recent Listings:

1127 Stone Harbor Boulevard, A20, Stone Harbor Manor, $2,000,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 253336


3149 First Avenue, Avalon, $2,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 253331


34 W 13th Street, Avalon, $5,500,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 253367