Avalon NJ Real Estate
Homes for sale in Avalon, and what they actually sold for.
What Avalon homes sell for
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, Avalon homes sold for a median of about $3.25 million across 150 MLS sales. Sellers got 97.2% of their final asking price, and the typical sale took about 125 days from listing to closing.
Avalon closes about a dozen sales in a typical month and far fewer in winter, so one month's median moves with whatever happened to close. The 12-month numbers above are the better read.
Sources: Cape May County MLS closed sales via ShowingTime, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026 (median price is the 12 monthly medians weighted by sales; days on market is the middle of the 12 monthly medians); Realtor.com active listings, Sep 2026. Updates automatically each month. Cape May County MLS counts days on market to closing, not to contract.
Avalon home prices since 2013
The median sold price went from about $1.01 million in 2013 to $3.14 million in 2025. Sales peaked at 307 in 2020, bottomed at 133 in 2023 and came back to 168 in 2025.
Prices rose in 10 of those 12 years, and the two dips (2017 and 2022) were small. With 133 to 307 sales a year, the 13-year direction is the read, not any single year.
See the numbers
| Year | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1.01M | 187 |
| 2014 | $1.11M | 188 |
| 2015 | $1.21M | 261 |
| 2016 | $1.24M | 228 |
| 2017 | $1.23M | 263 |
| 2018 | $1.36M | 259 |
| 2019 | $1.68M | 240 |
| 2020 | $1.99M | 307 |
| 2021 | $2.09M | 231 |
| 2022 | $2.05M | 176 |
| 2023 | $2.76M | 133 |
| 2024 | $2.87M | 136 |
| 2025 | $3.14M | 168 |
Source: Cape May County MLS closed sales via ShowingTime. Yearly median is the 12 monthly medians weighted by sales.
The north end of Seven Mile Island
Avalon shares Seven Mile Island with Stone Harbor, which is the south end. The line between the two is 80th Street. At Avalon's northern tip is Townsends Inlet, where the Ocean Drive bridge crosses to Sea Isle City.
Avalon Boulevard is the main way on and off the island, running from the Garden State Parkway and Route 9 across the marsh. The borough has 4.27 square miles of land and 1,243 year-round residents in the 2020 census.
Avalon vs. Stone Harbor, by the numbers
Same island, same beach and the same county MLS, so the numbers compare directly. Over the 12 months ending September 2026, Avalon had 150 sales at a $3.25 million median. Stone Harbor had 58 sales at a $3.59 million median.
| Avalon | Stone Harbor | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sold price, 12 months | $3.25M | $3.59M |
| Closed sales, 12 months | 150 | 58 |
| Sale price to final asking | 97.2% | 95.4% |
| Days, listing to closing | 125 | 127 |
| Months of supply, Sep 2026 | 3.9 | 7.0 |
| Median asking, Sep 2026 | $3.04M64 active | $4.44M34 active |
| 2026 effective tax rate | 0.335% | 0.401% |
| Taxes on the median home | ~$10,900 | ~$14,400 |
| Land area | 4.27 sq mi | 1.42 sq mi |
Avalon is the bigger town and the busier market. Both have among the lowest property tax rates in New Jersey: in 2025, Avalon was 1st and Stone Harbor 3rd of 564 towns.
Sources: Cape May County MLS closed sales via ShowingTime and Realtor.com active listings, dated above, updated automatically each month (both towns count days on market to closing); Cape May County Board of Taxation, 2026 Abstract of Ratables; NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 effective tax rates; U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Gazetteer (land area).
The parts of Avalon
The north end, Townsends Inlet
Avalon starts at Townsends Inlet, where the Ocean Drive bridge comes over from Sea Isle City. The Avalon Sport Fishing Center, home to a fleet of charter and head boats, sits on the bay between 15th and 16th Streets. Per the borough, the north end beach blocks typically don't flood in a tidal flood.
Mid-island and the boardwalk
Avalon Boulevard comes onto the island at 30th Street, and the half-mile boardwalk runs along the beach just north of it, through the 20s. Most of Avalon's dining is in the 20s and 30s blocks, and Avalon isn't a dry town. Borough Hall is at 3100 Dune Drive.
The High Dunes
Avalon has one of the only remaining high dune systems on the East Coast, preserved by the borough and covered in native plants. This is where you'll find larger estates and newer luxury builds. A trail runs through the dunes, with access at 44th and 48th Streets on Dune Drive, and the dunes protect the beach from storm erosion.
The bay side and its harbors
West of Ocean Drive, a series of harbors cut in from the bay, including Princeton, Yale, Cornell, Bluefish and Tarpon Harbors, so homes along them sit right on the water. The beach is on the east side of the island and the bay is on the west.
Bay Park Marina
The borough runs Bay Park Marina at 54th Street and Ocean Drive, with a public boat ramp for boats up to 21 feet and seasonal slips assigned from a waitlist.
The south end, toward Stone Harbor
Avalon runs to 80th Street, where Stone Harbor begins. Avalon and Stone Harbor beach tags are reciprocal, so a tag from either town works on both towns' beaches.
Sources: Borough of Avalon (Avalon Recreation beach information, Bay Park Marina and flood information pages; 2017 flood risk map for street locations); Cape May County, Avalon community page.
Rentals, flood rules and taxes
Renting it out
Every rental property in Avalon has to be registered, inspected and licensed every year. The license is issued once the property passes its rental fire inspection, and renewal fees are due by December 31.
The application is online. It asks for proof of at least $500,000 in liability insurance and a property manager who is a full-time Cape May County resident or a local business or Realtor.
- Avalon rental licensesBorough of Avalon
Sources: Borough of Avalon Code, Chapter 22, Registration, Inspection and Licensing of Rental Properties; Borough of Avalon.
Flood zones and flood insurance
Avalon sits in FEMA flood zones, so check the specific property's zone and elevation certificate before you commit. The borough's Construction Office keeps elevation certificates on file and can give the flood zone and base flood elevation for an address (609-967-4220).
The borough reports a Class 3 rating in FEMA's Community Rating System, which it says cuts flood insurance premiums 35% for policyholders in town. Per the borough, the north end beach blocks typically don't flood in a tidal flood, and a major tidal flood can put water on parts of Dune Drive and Ocean Drive.
- Flood zones and elevation certificatesBorough of Avalon
- Flood map by addressCape May County flood mapping
- FEMA flood mapsFEMA Flood Map Service Center
How New Jersey's REAL rules affect new construction and renovations
Sources: Borough of Avalon, Flood Hazard Awareness and Community Rating System pages.
Property taxes
Avalon's 2026 effective tax rate is 0.335% of market value, down from 0.348% in 2025. At that rate, a $3.25 million home runs about $10,900 a year. That's the lowest of Cape May County's 16 towns, and in the latest statewide ranking (2025) it was the lowest of New Jersey's 564 towns. The actual bill depends on the assessment.
Sources: Cape May County Board of Taxation, 2026 Abstract of Ratables; NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 effective tax rates.
Avalon's flood risk map
The borough's flood risk map marks the blocks closest to the beach as generally not prone to flooding in minor to major coastal floods. The blocks along the bay are marked prone in all coastal flooding and flash flood rain events, and most of the middle of the island is marked prone in moderate or major coastal floods.
The borough notes that Avalon is flat and short-term flooding can happen anywhere in a heavy rain, and that the map is a planning guide. Check the specific property's flood zone and elevation certificate before you buy.
Map credit: Avalon Flood Risk Map (2017), created and published by the Borough of Avalon. All rights belong to the Borough of Avalon. See the original and current flood information at avalonboro.net.
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What is the median home price in Avalon, NJ?
About $3.25 million over the 12 months ending September 2026, based on 150 closed sales in the Cape May County MLS. The median asking price for the 64 homes listed in September 2026 was about $3.04 million.
How long does it take to sell a home in Avalon?
About 125 days from listing to closing for a typical sale over the last 12 months. That count runs to the closing date, so the time to an accepted offer is shorter.
Do I need a license to rent out a house in Avalon?
Yes. Every rental property has to be registered, inspected and licensed every year. The license is issued after the property passes its rental fire inspection, and the application asks for proof of at least $500,000 in liability insurance.
What are property taxes like in Avalon?
Avalon's 2026 effective tax rate is 0.335% of market value, about $10,900 a year on a $3.25 million home. That's the lowest in Cape May County, and in the latest statewide ranking (2025) Avalon had the lowest rate of New Jersey's 564 towns.
Is Avalon in a flood zone?
Yes, the island sits in FEMA flood zones, and each property's zone and elevation differ. Check the flood zone and elevation certificate for the specific home before you buy. The borough's flood risk map shows which parts of town are more and less prone to flooding. The borough's Construction Office keeps elevation certificates on file (609-967-4220), and the borough reports a Class 3 rating in FEMA's Community Rating System, which it says cuts flood insurance premiums 35%.
How do Avalon and Stone Harbor home prices compare?
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, Avalon's median sold price was about $3.25 million on 150 sales, and Stone Harbor's was about $3.59 million on 58 sales, both from the Cape May County MLS.
Are Avalon and Stone Harbor on the same island?
Yes. Both are on Seven Mile Island. Avalon is the north end and Stone Harbor is the south end, with the line at 80th Street.
Do you need beach tags in Avalon?
Yes, for anyone 12 and older. In 2026 a season tag was $37 through May 31 and $42 from June 1. Weekly tags were $18 and daily tags $10. Avalon tags are reciprocal with Stone Harbor, so they work on both towns' beaches.
Are dogs allowed on the beach in Avalon?
Not from March 1 through September 30. During those months dogs aren't allowed on the beach, the boardwalk or the dunes.
Is Avalon a dry town?
No. Avalon has many bars and restaurants.
How many homes are in Avalon, NJ?
The 2020 census counted 5,626 housing units in Avalon. 633 were occupied as someone's primary home on Census Day (April 1). The other 4,993 were counted as vacant, the census category that covers second homes, seasonal rentals and homes for sale.
Buying or selling in Avalon?
Adam D'Annunzio, Broker Associate with Keller Williams Realty Jersey Shore, works with buyers and sellers in Avalon and across the shore towns.
Text or call 609-604-5958 · Office 609-399-5454
Adam D'Annunzio, Broker Associate, Keller Williams Realty Jersey Shore. Market figures come from the Cape May County MLS and Realtor.com as dated above and change monthly. Tax rates are from the Cape May County Board of Taxation and the NJ Division of Taxation; actual taxes depend on each property's assessment. Rental, flood and beach rules are summarized from Borough of Avalon sources; confirm current requirements with the borough before buying.
