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CITYSPACE: re-thinking real estate. We love Philadelphia, and also realize that, like any good relationship, it’s best to know your beloved well so as to appreciate and enjoy all it can offer. So here you will find a colored-coded map covering the following neighborhoods (click on image to enlarge): Franklin Town, Callowhill West, Logan Square, China Town, Old City, The Riverfront, Rittehhouse Square, Washington Square West, Queen Village, Society Hill, Bella Vista and Filter’s Square. Use this map as you please—and a shout out of thanks to the PCPC (Philadelphia City Planning Commission).

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Melissa Barrett
CITYSPACE
REALTOR

email myphillyfinds@gmail.com
cell 215-300-4604

323 Gaskill Street

3 bedroom, 2 full, 1 partial bath, 1533 square feet: $525,000

Beautiful Sun filled 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bathroom – Completely Remodeled on a side street. New Cherry Hardwood Floors throughout the house. The Eat-in chef’s Kitchen has granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances with Cherry Cabinetry. The 24 foot brick patio offers a quiet refuge at the end of your busy day. There is a full bathroom on the first floor. Master suite on the second floor includes a walk-in closet and Large bath with double sink glass vanity, marble tiles, jacuzzi bath and separate shower with designer fixtures. The third floor has an additional two bedrooms with lots of closet space. The fourth floor dormer space has been converted into a Family Room that can double as a guest bedroom. 7 years remaining on tax abatement!!

Check out the Postlet for this property here!

For even more information, or to schedule a showing of this property, please contact:

Gerardo Suarez at 610.453.4455.

The following Real Estate was Reported Sold in Society Hill over the past 30 Days…

(source: TrendMLS)

Key: “3/1/1″ = 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath | “3u” = 3 Units

200 Locust St 24C $310,000 1/0/0

210 Locust St 22D $315,000 1/1/0

337 S 7th St $610,000 4/3/1

241 S 6th St 1807 $625,000 2/2/0

309 Delancey St $630,000 3/2/1

225 S 4th St 101 $927,500 3/3/1

417 Spruce St $1,350,000 4/3/1

225-27 Spruce St $2,700,000 5/4/2

523 S Leithgow St $294,000 2/1/0

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To Learn More About Philadelphia’s Society Hill and Its Real Estate, View our Main Society Hill Real Estate Home Page.

To see a Graphical Overview of where the Real Estate market has been going in Society Hill, check out the Society Hill Real Estate Statistics Page.

To Learn More About Philadelphia’s Society Hill and Its Real Estate, View our Main Society Hill Real Estate Home Page.

The following Real Estate was listed for sale in Society Hill over the past 30 Days…

(source: TrendMLS)

Key: “3 1/1″ = 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath | “3u” = 3 Units

604-36 S. Washington Sq. 2513 $199,900 0/1/0

233 S. 6th St. 406 $495,000 1/1/1

130 Spruce St. 37B $499,000 2/1/1

13 Saint James Ct. $559,900 2/2/0

41 Saint James Ct. $599,900 2/2/0
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Philadelphia’s emergence as a destination for luxury real estate is much discussed these days. And while national headlines focus on the troubles in suburban sprawl markets, Philadelphia’s finest urban markets have been picking up speed. Spotlighting the 19106 zip code encompassing Society Hill and Old City, the past six months have seen astounding activity in the $1million+ segment. Nineteen homes, or approximately three per month, sold in that price segment between 8/28/2007 and 2/28/2008.

Notable transactions include a finely preserved home once home to James Madison at 429 Spruce for $1,925,000. 108 Arch, a premium three-year old modern building say the sale of a stunning river-view penthouse with a 1550 sq ft terrace for $2,400,000 and a large tenth-floor unit for $1,680,000. Boutique condo sales were a strong trend generally. The stunning tenth floor of 101 Walnut, complete with white terrazzo floors throughout, sold for $2,475,000. The less exotic seventh floor sold for $1,905,000.

The Ayer, located in landmark George Howe structure overlooking Washington Square, saw three premium sales at record prices. A city-view 2164 sq ft eleventh-floor unit sold for $2,300,000 or a stunning $1063/sq ft for a non-penthouse unit east of broad. A park-view 1,724 sq ft twelfth-floor unit sold for $1,950,000 $1,131/sq ft and four floors down a similar 1,685 sq ft unit sold for $1,720,000 or $1021/sq ft.

Rounding up condo sales, a more basic 3,000 sq ft penthouse loft at 214 St new street sold for $1,350,000 or $450/ft and a 2,597 sq ft second-floor three bedroom at the Moravian (143 s 2nd st) sold for $1,050,000 or a relatively bargain-priced $404/sq ft for a large newer unit in a premium location.

In town homes, two IM Pei homes at Bingham Court sold for $1,100,000 and 1,200,000. A nearby contemporary at 315 S Philip St sold for $1,140,000. Two less remarkable historic homes on lovely blocks at 224 Delancey and 415 Pine sold for $1,100,000 and $1,250,000. 500 Spruce represented the best bargain purchase, offering 5,000 sq ft and parking for $1,200,000. At $240/sq ft, that price is on par with shell values.

On the high end, the 200-block of 4th St presented the highest-dollar sale. 259 S 4th St, a lovingly restored 4,480 sq ft historic home with modern conveniences, sold for $2,575,000. A large new-construction unit at Liberty Court at 212 Gaskill St sold at $1,880,000.

For regular updates on Philadelphia’s luxury real estate market, check for regular updates at the Boutique Collection web magazine: www.philadelphiarealestatehub.com/boutique

*all data sourced from TrendMLS

After being beaten by the cold and hail today, are you looking for a warm place to cuddle up?

Click here to see new listings with beautiful fireplaces in neighborhoods including the Art Museum Area, Society Hill, Washington Square, University City, West Philly, Northern Liberties, and Graduate Hospital. Or check out contemporary fireplaces from Spark Fires for ideas about how to add a fireplace as a focal point in your current home.

Come see a fantastic indoor-outdoor fireplace at Brown Street Estates – only a few of these new construction townhomes are left! Features include: 3 levels of outdoor space, steel and glass stairs, wide open layouts, italian kitchen cabinetry, Meile smart appliances, stone/concrete countertops, garage parking and a 10 year tax abatement. Call 215-300-4604 or email verticalphilly@gmail.com for more information or to schedule a private showing.

Real Estate Quick Search Of The Day:

Philadelphia Area Condos Priced Over $1,000,000 

Real Estate Term of The Day…
FEDERAL STYLE: An all-American home style of architecture that came about after the Revolutionary War. Deining characteristics include large windows and a front doorway surrounded by glass and an arched window up top.

You’ll likely find some nice examples of federal style housing on our main Society Hill Philadelphia Real Estate page.
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Philadelphia Real Estate Transactions, 1.21.07-1.27.07