No. 02 — South Island

Stone
Harbor NJ

Boutique. Intimate. Irreplaceable. The island's southern borough with the tightest inventory and deepest roots.

3,428

Dwelling Units

$3.3M

Median · Jan 2026

64

Avg Days on Market

Stone Harbor, NJ

The Seashore At Its Best

Stone Harbor's identity is built on intimacy. Smaller than Avalon, quieter in manner, and carrying a sense of permanence that draws multi-generational families back to the same block, the same house, year after year.

The inventory here is genuinely constrained. When something comes to market in Stone Harbor, it rarely lasts. The median sits at $3.3M as of January 2026 — up 1.6% year-over-year — with homes averaging 64 days from listing to close, down from 113 days the previous cycle.

Tree-lined streets, the celebrated 96th Street shopping corridor, the Wetlands Institute and bird sanctuary, and some of the most cherished dining on the Jersey Shore — Stone Harbor's quality of life is difficult to explain and impossible to replicate.

Market Data

Stone Harbor By the Numbers

Current market conditions as of January 2026. Data from Ferguson Dechert Real Estate internal reporting.

64

Avg Days on Market

Down from 113 last year

~6%

Active Inventory

Tight market year-round

3,428

Dwelling Units

Stone Harbor Borough

$3.3M

Median Home Price

+1.6% year-over-year

Neighborhood Guide

The Character of Stone Harbor

Stone Harbor's small footprint means each block carries weight. Here is what to know before you start.

  • 01

    96th Street Corridor

    The heart of Stone Harbor. Boutique shopping, acclaimed restaurants, and the community energy that makes the borough feel like a village. Walkability from this area commands a meaningful premium.

  • 02

    Oceanfront

    Stone Harbor's gradual-sloping beaches are beloved for safe swimming and family use. Oceanfront and oceanblock homes here are among the most consistent appreciators on the island — and among the most held.

  • 03

    The Bird Sanctuary Area

    One of the most famous heronries on the East Coast. Homes near the sanctuary sit on quieter blocks with a distinctive sense of coastal wilderness just beyond the garden.

  • 04

    Bayfront

    Stone Harbor's bay side offers remarkable sunset exposure and deep-water boat slips. A smaller selection than Avalon's bay market, which makes bay-front properties here genuinely rare.

  • 05

    North Stone Harbor

    Bordering South Avalon, North Stone Harbor captures the transition between the two boroughs. A mix of longtime family homes and newer investment properties — often priced slightly below comparable blocks to the south.

  • 06

    South End

    The quietest corner of the island, adjacent to Hereford Inlet. Limited inventory, larger lots on some blocks, and an unhurried pace that appeals to buyers who have found everything they need and simply want less of everything else.

Stone Harbor Real Estate

Find Your Place in Stone Harbor

Stone Harbor inventory moves quickly. If you're considering buying or selling in the borough, the right conversation starts now — not when something appears on Zillow.

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Email

kim@avalonproperties.com

Cell

609·377·4214

Office

2789 Dune Drive, Avalon