Avalon and Stone Harbor share Seven Mile Island in Cape May County, and together they sit at the premium end of the Jersey Shore. Avalon markets itself as “Cooler by a mile,” a nod to how the island juts eastward into the ocean, and both towns are known for their protected dunes, wide beaches, and a quieter, family-legacy feel. Many homes here pass down through families for generations.
Stone Harbor has the more walkable downtown, centered on 96th Street with its shops and restaurants, while Avalon spreads out into large residential blocks. Both towns carry some of the highest home values on the shore, with new construction and renovated homes common and true oceanfront rare and expensive. This is a considered purchase market more than a bargain-hunting one.
Because inventory is limited and demand is deep, the best homes on Seven Mile Island often move through local agents and their networks. If this is your target, working with an agent who is active on the island is close to essential.
