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National Association of Realtors

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Update of Stone Harbor Real Estate Activity for April 20th to April 29th, 2009





Understanding the general direction of the current market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon
Stone Harbor Real Estate Market Activity Report for April 20th to April 29th,2009.


There are currently 118 single family homes currently for sale in Stone Harbor ranging in price from $475,000 for a two bedroom home on Weber Court to $5,990,000 for a beach front home on 97th street.

Seeing more evidence of Stone Harbor Consumer Confidence . More homes Under Contract recently than we have seen in a while.

There are seven single family homes currently Under Contract.
356 89th street, a 3 bedroom, 1 bath home listed for $990,000, went Under Contract on 10/9/2008 and goes to settlement 3/28/2009.This has been on market 434 days.

222 108th street listed at $998,000 goes to settlement 6/1/2009
100 108th street listed at $1,750,000 goes to settlement 6/8/2009
8626 First Avenue listed at $5,195,000 goes to settlement 5/15/2009
8726 Sunset Drive listed at $1,099,000 goes to settlement 6/1/2009
9911 Sunrise Drive listed at $2,495,000 goes to settlement 4/30/2009
8501 Pennsylvania Avenue listed at $3,695,000 goes to settlement 5/4/2009.
This is a Custom new 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 55x110 lot and on market just 17 days .

8626 First Avenue, a 5 bedroom,3 bath Victorian home on a 110x110' beach block lot with pool is listed for $5,195,000 went Under Contract 2/27 and goes to settlement 5/15/2009. This has been on the market 281 days.

9911 Sunrise Drive is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath bay front home on a 95.9x110 lot listed for $2,495,000 .It has been on market 120 days and goes to settlement 4/30/2009

8726 Sunset Drive is a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 35x80 lot listed for $1,099,000 and goes to settlement 6/1/2009. It has been on market 239 days.


Stone Harbor NJ Condo Sale Activity April 20th to April 29th 2009


There are currently 65 Stone Harbor condos currently for sale ranging in price from $174,900 for an efficiency unit at 10120 Third Avenue up to $1,725,000 for a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhome with pool at 261 89th street.

Average asking price is $722,048
Average Days on the market - 283 days

Three Condos are now Under Contract in Stone Harbor

A beach front condo 9600 First Avenue Unit #1 is now Under Contract after only 81 days on market. Listed for $845,000, and goes to settlement on May 15th .

A Carnival Bay unit at 10808 Sunset is Under Contract after 300 days on the market. Listed for $725,000,This goes to settlement May 9,2009

420 99th street,a 3 bedroom,1 bath unit which was listed at $445,000 went under Contract after only 33 days on the market. It goes to settlement 5/28/2009.


The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

Interest rates continue to be in the 5% range for conforming loans. 6% for loans over $417,000 and just like the "old days", lenders want verification of income to qualify for the loan, and good credit.

The overall price increase for properties in Stone Harbor and Avalon from 1998 to 2008 was 180.99%! This reflects an appreciation rate of 18.9% according to The Otteau Report .
With historically low mortgage rates and huge inventory and sellers willing to negotiate, buyers are jumping in realizing it does not get better than this.
If you are interested in purchasing a summer home, take advantage of the current market and send me an e-mail with your wish list. You'll be pleasantly surprised with the options available. There is something here now for everyone.
e~ mail me at Nancy@NancyMAlexander.com, or Call me! I love to talk Real Estate! Call my cell @ 609.425.7521

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