Sea Isle City Family of Real Estate, The Sofroney Family

The Landis Co. History

The Sofroney Family History - Five Generations of Sea Isle City Real Estate Professionals 

Maurice M. Sofroney was born in Philadelphia in 1893, one of 8 children of Eastern European immigrants. Maurice was educated in public schools and in his early years worked with the Reading Railroad as a telegrapher until 1913 when he relocated in Sea Isle City working as a food distributer and proprietor of the Central House Hotel at Garrison Avenue (39th St) and Landis Avenue. For the next five years he dabbled in Real Estate until he purchased the Louis Steinmeyer Real Estate & Insurance business located at West Jersey Avenue and Landis Avenue, renaming it M.M.Sofroney Real Estate & Insurance and increased the prestige of this business until it became one of the most well known of its type in the area. 

In 1913 Maurice married Charlotte M. Ledig, born in Philadelphia in 1895 and whose parents, Frederick D. Ledig and Cora (Roberts) Ledig owned and operated the Central House Hotel during the summer seasons beginning in the early 1890s until their passing and the transfer of the property to their daughter and her husband. Maurice and Charlotte had three children, Fred D. born in 1915; Charles W. born in 1916 and Maurice M. Jr. born in 1918. During these years, Maurice began his political career having been appointed City Tax Collector and Treasurer and serving as City Commissioner and thereafter Mayor for two terms in office. 

In the mid 1920s, Maurice moved from the area and the Sofroney Real Estate business was assumed by his wife, Charlotte who relocated the business to its present location at 4201 Landis Avenue. Charlotte continued the business thru the late 1950s during which time she worked as Real Estate Broker, Insurance Broker-Agent and well as acting as director of the NJ Motor Vehicle Agency for Cape May County which was located in her real estate office at 4201 Landis Avenue. Charlotte semi-retired from business in the late 1950s and the Sofroney Real Estate business was assumed by her oldest son, Fred D. Sofroney. 

Fred was an active FHA Real Estate Appraiser as well as a real estate broker and insurance broker-agent for several large property and casualty insurance companies. Fred was active in the family business until his sudden passing in 1968 when Charlotte was called upon to reassume her duties as real estate broker and insurance agent. Fred's nephew James was working with Fred at this time and shortly thereafter the business was assumed by Fred's brother Maurice Jr. and Maurice's son James. Maurice and his mother Charlotte fully retired shortly thereafter, with Charlotte completing nearly a half-century of business and community service. The Sofroney Real Estate and Insurance business was fully assumed by Maurice's son James, a real estate broker, insurance broker, and real estate appraiser. 

In 1987 James sold the Sofroney Real Estate Agency, electing to stay in the area and open Metro Appraisal Services, a regional appraisal company which he ran until 2008 when this company was turned over to his son, James Jr. Beginning in 1994 through the present, James built, opened and currently operates The Landis Co. Real Estate at 60th Street and Landis Avenue, the largest real estate rental office in the area. Presently, James Jr. has joined his father in the operation of Landis Co., and has located his company, Metro Appraisal Services in the 2nd floor of the 60th Street office. 

The Sofroney family has had 4 generations of real estate professionals operating in this area for nearly 100 years and a 5th generation is not far behind. With eight grandchildren now in school and showing business aspirations, it will be interesting to see which of this next generation will assume the helm of the oldest family business in the area. 

For more information about Sea Isle City real estate contact The Landis Co., Realtors. www.LandisCo.com , (609) 263-3400 or info@LandisCo.com .

Sea Isle City Summer Ocean Front Rental 10 55th Street

10 55th Street, Sea Isle City, NJ

This townhouse sleeps 10 with 5 bedrooms and 3 baths. The request for 6/29/2013 to 7/6/2013 would total $5,400.

   Rate: $5,400     Damage Deposit: $0

   Period: 6/29/2013 to 7/6/2013

   Bedrooms: 5     Baths: 3     Sleeps: 10

   Key Number: 025

Comments:

Beautiful Sea Isle City Beachfront rental with views for miles! This 5 bedroom home is ready for your family to enjoy your summer vacation. Spacious bedrooms with plenty of living space for everyone. Decks off the living room and Bedroom for watching that perfect sunrise! Perfect location-walk to everything!

  

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This oceanfront property is located is located in the north end of Sea Isle City and is within walking distance to much of the shopping and dining in the area For those less hardy, a jitney is available to most locations in town. Many gift shops, men's and women's shops and unique gift shops are located in the Spinnaker Shops at 37th Street and others along Landis Avenue. Many of our renown pizza shops and Italian Restaurants are within the area. In the bayfront location in this area we have several waterfront restaurants and shopping in Historic Fish Alley.

PROPERTY AMENITIES

Washer	X	Non Smoking-No Guar.	X	Sofa Bed
Dryer	X	Garage - Tenant Use		Elevator
Dishwasher	X	Groups (OLDER=O)		Pet Friendly	N
Ceiling Fan	7	Deck # of	2	DVD - not warranted	4
A/C: X=Central W=# of	C	Outside Furniture	X	Boat Slip
Internet Service	W	King Beds		Microwave	X
		Queen Beds	3	Heat [G],[E],[O]
VCR - not warranted	4	Double Beds	4	Outside Shower	X
Cable TV - not warranted	6	Single Beds		Telephone - No Guarantee	X
Parking # Cars	6	Bunk Beds		Grill: C,G,E - not warr	X

Sea Isle City is conveniently located midway between the "Glitz" of Atlantic City and its Casinos to the north and the Nationally recognized Historic town of Cape May. A visit to either city is an approximate 30-45 minute drive.

The southern New Jersey Shore has much to offer our visitors including the boardwalks and amusements of Wildwood and Ocean City. Shopping via a short Cape May Lewes Ferry ride or the famous "Walk" in Atlantic City and Boardwalk and Pier shopping. Historic Cold Spring Village is located just outside of Cape May. The Nationally Acclaimed Cape May County Zoo and Park is a 15 minute ride from Sea Isle City. Just south of Sea Isle City is Avalon and Stone Harbor with its 96th Street Shopping district offering many unique gift and clothing shops.

In Sea Isle City we offer wide and safe bathing beaches, great fishing & crabbing and some of the finest seafood restaurants in the area. Sea Isle offers several waterfront dining restaurants including the Lobster Loft, Mike's Seafood, Carmen's, Marie's Seafood and Pier 88 Family Restaurant. All of these offer a serene setting directly on the water. A walk on our Promenade or a trip downtown for shopping can be accommodated by our new Jitney service which provides an inexpensive family trip to and from most locations in town. Our new Bayfront Boardwalk adjoins Gillian's Amusement Park and is just down the street from our new Excursion Park and Bandshell. Lots of free entertainment nightly including two movie nights for the entire family. For our youth we have the updated Dealy Field with Basketball, tennis, Baseball Fields, Hockey Courts, and a state of the art Playground. There really is something for everyone in Sea Isle City and our season is active from April until November.

2013 WEEKLY RENTALS

WEEK  #  2013	DATE BEGIN  2013	RENTAL RATE   2013
17	4/27/2013	1,500.00
18	5/4/2013	1,500.00
19	5/11/2013	1,500.00
20	5/18/2013	1,500.00
21	5/25/2013	-
22	6/1/2013	2,100.00
23	6/8/2013	2,500.00
24	6/15/2013	-
25	6/22/2013	-
26	6/29/2013	5,400.00
27	7/6/2013	-
28	7/13/2013	-
29	7/20/2013	-
30	7/27/2013	-
31	8/3/2013	-
32	8/10/2013	-
33	8/17/2013	-
34	8/24/2013	-
35	8/31/2013	3,300.00
36	9/7/2013	-
37	9/14/2013	-
38	9/21/2013	1,500.00
39	9/28/2013	1,500.00
40	10/5/2013	1,500.00

Sea Isle City 2013 Summer Rental, 6705 Central Avenue

This Townhome sleeps 10 with 5 bedrooms and 3 baths. The request for 7/13/2013 to 7/20/2013 would total $2400.

6705 Central Ave, Sea Isle City, NJ

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BEDROOMS 5 TYPE Townhome BATHS 3 KEY # 1140 SLEEPS 10 GOOGLE MAP Click Here! DAMAGE DEPOSIT 500.00 COMMENTS Spacious 5 bedroom 3 full baths townhouse with a view of the bay !! This unit is located 2 blocks from the beach and features sleeping for 10, internet access and a quiet location. The large deck off the living room is the perfect relaxing place.This Sea Isle City rental is a great property to enjoy a wonderful family vacation

PROPERTY AMENITIES

Washer		Non Smoking-No Guar.		Sofa Bed
Dryer		Garage - Tenant Use		Elevator
Dishwasher		Groups (OLDER=O)		Pet Friendly
Ceiling Fan		Deck # of		DVD - not warranted
A/C: X=Central W=# of		Outside Furniture		Boat Slip
Internet Service		King Beds		Microwave
		Queen Beds	2	Heat [G],[E],[O]
VCR - not warranted		Double Beds		Outside Shower
Cable TV - not warranted		Single Beds	6	Telephone - No Guarantee
Parking # Cars		Bunk Beds		Grill: C,G,E - not warr	G

2013 WEEKLY RENTALS

WEEK	DATE BEGIN	AMOUNT
21	5/25/2013	1,600.00
22	6/1/2013	1,600.00
23	6/8/2013	2,000.00
24	6/15/2013	2,200.00
25	6/22/2013	2,200.00
26	6/29/2013	-
27	7/6/2013	2,200.00
28	7/13/2013	2,400.00
29	7/20/2013	2,400.00
30	7/27/2013	-
31	8/3/2013	-
32	8/10/2013	2,200.00
33	8/17/2013	-

Contact The Landis Co., Realtors for more information about Sea Isle City rentals. (609) 263-3400 or info@LandisCo.com