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Point of Interest: Washington Square in Washington Square West

astella | June 22nd, 2009 | No Comments »

Washington Square Makes Washington West What Wonders it is.

Point of Interest Overview by Aaron Stella

dscn09821Philadelphia boasts of “Penn’s Five”, parklands that were plotted on the city’s grid by William Penn’s surveyor and architect, Thomas Holmes—one of which is Washington Square, located in the heart of Washington Square West. Effectively, it’s the area’s namesake. Washington Square was originally designated as Southeast Square, until 1825, when it was renamed as a tribute to Philadelphia’s very own George Washington. As neighborhoods around the square became more upscale, the city began to make improvements—beautification in particular—and that habit has remained the prevalent proclivity to this day. Walking through the Square, its most notable features lay in plain sight: the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Moon Tree (Sycamore seeds that were carried to the moon and back by Stuart Roosa on the Apollo XIV) as well as a beautiful stone fountain efflorescing on the central plaza. Sprawling grass-plots invite picnickers and pet-lovers to relax and romp, while tall trees provide shade in the hotter months. At Christmas time, the square is adorned in colored lights, and is filled with the strains of carolers. And throughout the year, the city offers haunted tours of the square and the surrounding neighborhoods. Needless to say, Washington Square is a magnet for residents of the area, whether they’re merely passing through or planning set awhile in the tranquil environings. Take a walk through Washington Square, and get to know Washington Square West a little better.

Palm Tree Grocer and Deli: NoLibs Grocery Needs in Healthy Little Package

CITYSPACE | February 19th, 2009 | No Comments »

by Aaron Stella

A step up from your standard order corner grocer, Palm Grocery and Deli located on the 2nd street stretch of Northern Liberties, stocks fresh produce, figure-friendly victuals and exotic sweets (when you want to be bad). An ample inventory of Asian cuisine and ingredients are available, which includes, but is not limited to, prepped sushi, Szechuan and not-so-Szechuan marinades, noodles, and more obscure items like sesame oil and fish sauce. Also in tow are all your home essentials: trash bags, toiletries, paper and plastic sandwich bags, plates, and utensils. Even if you’re full up at home, Palm offers a gourmet selection of sandwiches, salads, paninis, and zesty sides. To-order service is snappy thanks to a swift assembly line of preparers. And for you home-cooking vets, Palm stocks packaged meats and fresh cheeses to accommodate your latest epicurean enterprises. Chairs and tables are set up inside, and, if the weather permits, outside, for shoppers who desire a brief respite from the day’s hustle and bustle. Quick-fix breakfast foods to speed your morning along include muffins, light pastries, sweet breads, coffee and hot cocoa in several blends. And don’t forget about the cornucopia of tea near the produce section. Unlike most corner grocers, Palm infrequently has sales, so be sure to peruse carefully while shopping.

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Philadelphia Real Estate Transactions Update – 12.29.08

CITYSPACE | December 29th, 2008 | No Comments »

Here below are the Sold Philadelphia Real Estate Transactions reported to the local MLS over the past 7 days. …

(source: TrendMLS)

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

If you have a quesion or comment about any of the Real Estate listed above, please feel free to use this contact form.

Rittenhouse – 19102
317 N Holly St $72,000 3/1/0

Society Hill/Old City – 19106
315 New St 105 $148,000 1/1/0

Washington Square – 19107
335 S 12th St 2A $285,000 1/1/0

Burholme – 19111
8362 Ferndale St $217,000 4/1/0
6040 Bingham St 2/1/0
7339 Palmetto St $100,000 4/1/1
1415 Englewood St $152,000 3/1/1
416 Tyson Ave $153,900 3/1/1
7331 Ryers Ave $216,000 3/1/1
832 Brighton St $200,000 3/2/1
1122 Brighton St $175,000 3/2/1
Torresdale – 19114
4915 Grant Ave $260,000 3/2/1
4213 Carteret Dr $210,000 3/2/1

Philadelphia – 19115
9318 Alton St $170,000 4/1/0
9611 Dungan Rd $240,000 4/2/0
9986 Gardenia Ln $434,000 3/2/1
1052 Bloomfield Ave $249,000 3/2/1

Somerton – 19116
15016 London Rd $189,000 3/1/1

Mount Airy – 19118
7821 Germantown Ave $270,000 4/2/1
408 W Moreland Ave $1,100,000 7/3/2

Mount Airy – 19119
7026 Mower St $159,500 3/1/0

Olney- 19120
204 E Wellens Ave $75,000 3/1/0
516 E Thelma St $97,500 3/1/0
143 W Spencer St $60,000 3/1/0
5944 Elsinore St $73,900 3/1/0
5942 Hammond Ave $86,500 3/1/0
205 Lindley Ave $74,000 3/1/1
4804 Bingham St $55,000 4/1/1

Brewerytown- 19121
1610 N Bailey St $20,000 3/1/0

Jinogi/West Kensington – 19122
1911 N Howard St $112,000 3/1/0
2028-30 N Howard St $185,000 5/3/1

Juniata – 19124
5434 Large St $60,000 3/1/0
1113 E Sanger St $103,000 3/1/0
4554 E Stiles St $67,500 3/1/0
4415 Malta St $100,500 3/1/0
5055 Pennway St $48,000 3/1/0
4360 Bermuda St $68,000 3/1/0
5401 Torresdale Ave $120,000 3/1/1

Fishtown – 19125
2667-69 E Thompson St $162,000 2/1/0
2615 E Thompson St $120,000 3/1/0
2627 Braddock St $22,000 2/1/0

Oak Lane – 19126
6802 N Broad St $120,000 4/2/0

Manayunk – 19127
138 Davis St $187,500 2/1/0

East Falls – 19129
3603 Haywood St $185,000 3/1/0

Art Museum/Fairmount – 19130
2008 Spring Garden St 3R $184,000 1/1/0
2801 Pennsylvania Ave 103 $290,000 2/2/0
853 N Uber St $165,000 4/2/0

Wynnefield – 19131
1028 N 46th St $82,000 3/1/1
1927 N 52nd St $108,000 3/1/2
3600 Conshohocken Ave 1913 $185,000 3/2/0
5400 Gainor Rd $232,500 4/2/1

Port Richmond – 19134
3040 Cedar St $62,000 3/1/0
538 E Westmoreland St $24,000 3/1/0

Tacony – 19135
6022 Duffield St $92,000 3/1/0
6137 Gillespie St $100,000 3/1/0

Holmesburg – 19136
4746 Meridian St $76,000 3/1/0
8523 Marsden St $107,000 3/1/0
4014 Tudor St $107,000 3/1/0
4714 Sheffield St $117,000 3/1/1
3433 Aldine St $160,000 3/2/0

Bridesburg – 19137
2670 Lefevre St $153,700 3/1/0
2879 Gillingham St $175,000 3/1/1

West Oak Lane – 19138
7019 Woolston Ave 3/1/0
1611 E Tulpehocken St $120,000 3/1/1
7344 N 20th St $142,000 3/1/1
1709 E Tulpehocken St $164,900 3/2/1

University City – 19139
127 S 51st St $100,000 5/1/0
265 S 58th St $38,000 4/1/0

Hunting Park – 19140
3524 N 6th St $60,000 3/1/0
4616 N 12th St $34,000 3/1/0
4246 N Franklin St $24,500 3/1/1

Logan – 19141
5906 N 11th St $67,501 3/1/0
5710 Virginian Rd $130,000 3/1/1
1914 Laveer St $41,000 3/1/1
6146 Old York Rd $95,000 3/2/1

Southwest Philadelphia – 19142
2542 S Robinson St $53,000 3/1/0

University City – 19143
5922 Springfield Ave $70,000 3/1/1
5121 Pine St $125,000 7/5/1

Grad. Hospital/Grays Ferry – 19146
922 S 24th St $285,000 3/1/0
1312 S Newkirk St $30,000 3/1/0
708 S Colorado St B $312,500 2/1/1
2030 South St A $393,120 2/2/0

Bella Vista/Queen Village – 19147
200-10 Lombard St 729 $264,000 1/1/0
723-25 Bainbridge St 2 EAST $300,000 1/1/1
511 Reed St $65,000 3/3/0
127 Bainbridge St $805,000 3/3/1

South Philly Whitman – 19148
939 Tree St $115,000 3/1/0
2422 S Beulah St $47,500 2/1/0
359 Winton St $57,000 2/1/0
1128 Johnston St $186,000 3/1/0
822 W Moyamensing Ave $137,000 3/2/0

Frankford – 19149
6905 E Roosevelt Blvd $139,000 3/1/1
7229 Souder St $117,000 3/1/1

Cedarbrook – 19150
7833 Woolston Ave $144,900 3/1/0
8317 Temple Rd $95,000 3/1/1
7529 Limekiln Pike $245,000 4/2/0

Overbrook – 19151
1702 N Robinson St $81,370 3/1/0
521 N Robinson St $28,000 3/1/0
653 N 66th St $107,000 3/1/1

Rhawnhurst – 19152
7413 Revere St $170,000 3/2/1
1816 Carwithan St $160,000 3/2/1

Eastwick – 19153
8022 Lyons Ave $62,000 3/1/0
7351 Theodore St $99,999 3/1/0

Parkwood – 19154
3505 Dows Rd $153,000 3/1/1
3850 Woodhaven Rd 306 $88,000 2/1/1
12602 Biscayne Dr $170,000 3/2/1
10954 Kipling Ln $202,000 3/2/1

Philadelphia Real Estate Price Change Update – 12.22.08

CITYSPACE | December 22nd, 2008 | No Comments »

Below are the price changes reported to the Philadelphia area MLS over the past 5 days…To see more details and pictures for any of the Philadelphia Real Estate listed below, use the following address search.

KEY: Address then New Price then Previous Price

(source: TrendMLS)

Rittenhouse Square- 19103

219-29 S 18th St 716 $850,000 $875,000

University City – 19104

511 S 44th St $499,000 $529,000
826 N Palm St $31,000 $32,000

Society Hill/Old City – 19106

142 N Bread St 4 $299,900 $329,900
317-319 Vine St #209 $585,000 $584,999
220 Locust St 15F $275,000 $295,000

Washington Square – 19107

300 S Juniper St $498,900 $499,000

Burholme – 19111

555 Disston St $219,900 $219,899
1205 Shelmire Ave $234,900 $234,899
1336 Mckinley St $109,900 $120,000
1257 Stirling St $159,900 $164,900
8311 Strahle Pl $239,900 $249,900
833 Tyson Ave $169,900 $174,900
1333 Wellington St $244,900 $249,900
1108 Tabor Ln $244,899 $244,900
818 Glenview St $235,000 $250,000
1301 Greeby St $167,500 $167,900

Torresdale – 19114

3953 Eden St $499,899 $499,900
3949 Eden St $524,899 $524,900
3945 Eden St $524,899 $524,900
9608 Frankford Ave $524,899 $524,900
9606 Frankford Ave $524,899 $524,900
9208 Puritan Rd $214,899 $214,900
9331 Glenloch St $359,899 $359,900
9313 Andover Rd $219,899 $219,900
9564 State Rd 44B $179,900 $189,900
3827 Janice St $229,900 $219,000

Philadelphia – 19115

721 Charette Rd $274,500 $274,900
1107 Chesworth Rd $199,900 $214,900
1043 Grant Ave $199,899 $119,900
Somerton – 19116
684 Rennard St $189,900 $197,500
13400 Worthington Rd $399,899 $399,900
11620 Stevens Rd $259,000 $269,900
13450 Kelvin Ave $360,000 $375,000
11895 Ferndale St $329,900 $229,900

Mount Airy – 19119

6473 Belfield Ave $79,900 $84,900

Olney- 19120

509 W Tabor Rd $99,900 $100,000
421 Van Kirk St $137,999 $138,000
5935 N Leithgow St $89,700 $130,000
104 E Tabor Rd $115,900 $125,900
5417 N Fairhill St $49,900 $64,000
5034 Boudinot St $81,999 $82,999
328 E Champlost St $159,000 $168,000

Brewerytown- 19121

1339 N 29th St $55,000 $45,000
1247 W College Ave $129,999 $149,999

Jinogi/West Kensington – 19122

1930 N 3rd St $135,880 $135,900
1309-13 N Palethorp St $175,000 $225,000
445 Diamond St $55,000 $58,000

N. Liberties/Loft District – 19123

1036 N Leithgow St $115,000 $130,000
703 Brown St B $305,900 $284,900
703 Brown St A $312,900 $289,900
901 N 5th St $487,500 $499,900

Juniata – 19124

2023-25 Pratt St $110,000 $99,890
1124 Arrott St $55,000 $70,000
887 Brill St $74,900 $76,900
882 Carver St $74,900 $89,900
1830 Ruan St $55,399 $55,400
934 Bridge St $92,500 $98,500
1653 Granite St $85,900 $86,900
750 Jericho Rd $104,900 $103,000
5035 Penn St $299,000 $335,000
1237 Adams Ave $69,899 $69,900
3914 Palmetto St $112,000 $119,900
4332 E Stiles St $115,000 $118,000
4241 Glendale St $98,900 $104,000

Fishtown – 19125

153 E Lehigh Ave $149,000 $129,000
2610 Almond St $139,900 $139,899
2443 E York St $229,900 $250,000
414 E Flora St $99,500 $114,900
2646 E Thompson St $309,900 $204,000
2309 E Letterly St $315,000 $325,000
2625 Sepviva St $60,260 $65,500
430 E Thompson St $194,000 $204,000
2699 Collins St $90,000 $94,500

Oak Lane – 19126

6802 N Broad St $120,000 $125,000

Manayunk – 19127

4103 Apple St $434,900 $439,000
4101 Apple St $444,900 $449,000
4105 Apple St $399,900 $399,800
4025 Cresson St $249,799 $249,899

Roxborough – 19128

385 Lemonte St $359,999 $369,999
493-F Harmon Rd $362,900 $372,900
493-G Harmon Rd $359,900 $372,900
472 B Oriole St $419,900 $421,000
8816 Ridge Ave 8 $286,000 $298,500

East Falls – 19129

3451 Ainslie St $154,900 $164,900
3404 W Queen Ln $282,500 $295,500
3815 The Oak Rd $845,000 $895,000

Art Museum/Fairmount – 19130

704 N 24th St $389,900 $399,900
1511 Parrish St $102,900 $103,850
907 N 29th St $454,000 $455,000
2701 Pennsylvania Ave 103 $333,000 $349,900
1901 Green St 8 $259,000 $267,500
812 N 15th St $69,000 $79,900
1731 Brandywine St $234,900 $241,900
1934 Cambridge St $334,900 $344,900
880 N Pennock St $350,000 $349,900

Wynnefield – 19131

5103 W Girard Ave $41,900 $42,900
5318 Gainor Rd $184,000 $194,000
1345 N 58th St $58,500 $65,000
5850 Woodcrest Ave $153,500 $157,900
3600 Conshohocken Ave 2011 $150,000 $165,000

Strawberry Mansion – 19132

2220 W Cumberland St $49,900 $47,700
2545 N Cleveland St $22,900 $26,500
1432 W Hagert St $15,000 $25,000
2547 N Marston St $26,000 $28,000
2425 N Clarion St $35,000 $45,000

Port Richmond – 19134

2426 E Indiana Ave $124,999 $125,000
3146 Mercer St $115,000 $118,000
2076 E Pacific St $55,000 $54,000
3170 Tilton St $139,400 $139,500
756 E Madison St $54,899 $54,900
2352 E Clearfield St $124,899 $124,900
2969 Belgrade St $167,000 $169,900
3558 Mercer St $123,999 $124,999
3371 Coral St $54,800 $54,900

Tacony – 19135

4102 Levick St $110,000 $115,000
4418 Princeton Ave $159,899 $159,900
5707 Vandike St $79,899 $79,900
6017 Walker St $134,900 $134,899
4913 Rawle St $149,899 $149,900
7150 Montague St $139,900 $145,000

Holmesburg – 19136

3327 Guilford St $146,500 $149,999
4501 Oakmont St $134,899 $134,900
4458 Tolbut St $121,998 $121,999
4314 Marple St $104,899 $104,900
4729 Meridian St $119,100 $119,800
4013 Hartel Ave $139,900 $149,900
4318 Vista St $135,000 $140,000
8030 Ditman St 9 $99,000 $125,000

Bridesburg – 19137

4448 Garden St $169,000 $176,900

West Oak Lane – 19138

6611 N 20th St $44,900 $48,900
7157 N 20th St $110,000 $115,000
University City – 19139
5915 Vine St $42,500 $49,900
4850 Fairmount Ave $63,000 $70,000

Hunting Park – 19140

3942 N 16th St $27,000 $34,200
3721 Pulaski Ave $114,900 $119,900
4259 N 6th St $31,500 $35,000

Logan – 19141

5115 N Warnock St $109,500 $110,000
1523 W Olney Ave $84,900 $90,000
5024 N 12th St $159,000 $165,000
5327 N Marvine St $75,000 $7,500,000

Southwest Philadelphia – 19142

6904 Buist Ave $69,000 $69,900
7046 W Passyunk Ave $84,900 $93,900
2337 S 72nd St $38,500 $50,000
2821 S 65th St $124,000 $126,000
6716 Paschall Ave $49,000 $55,000
2534 Bonaffon St $44,900 $49,900

University City – 19143

5327 Greenway Ave $89,800 $89,900
1219 S 50th St $111,000 $114,500
6126 Delancey St $84,000 $89,000

Germantown – 19144

6342 Ross St $144,000 $152,000
534 E Tulpehocken St $101,000 $98,500
215 W Harvey St $249,899 $249,900
5009 Sheldon St $413,000 $415,000
4901 Wayne Ave $44,900 $55,000
4683 Germantown Ave $156,000 $58,930

South Philly Passyunk – 19145

2321 Watkins St $79,990 $18,900
1520 W Shunk St $184,000 $184,900
1812 S 29th St $205,000 $189,000
2017 S Dorrance St $64,900 $69,900
2218 S 16th St $234,000 $234,500
1835 McKean St $125,000 $130,000
2325 S 18th St $273,900 $274,500
1911 Pierce St $14,900 $19,900
2035 Watkins St $19,500 $18,900
1808 Morris St $229,000 $249,000
2116 S Dorrance St $59,900 $69,900

Grad. Hospital/Grays Ferry – 19146

1808 Kater St $949,900 $859,900
2143 Christian St $469,900 $479,900
1714 Rodman St $409,900 $415,000
1218 S 22nd St $175,000 $149,000
2005 A Carpenter St $329,000 $348,000
2005 B Carpenter St $299,000 $328,000
1003 S 21st St $403,900 $409,900
1526 S Corlies St $85,000 $125,000
1637 Rodman St $309,000 $319,000
1035 S Dorrance St $164,900 $178,000
2647 Gerritt St $45,900 $49,900
1540 S 19th St $144,900 $145,000
1321 S 17th St $69,000 $79,000
2003 Carpenter St A $329,000 $348,000
1306 S 17th St $124,900 $129,900
2441 Kimball St $169,000 $199,900

Bella Vista/Queen Village – 19147

1435 E Moyamensing Ave $269,000 $279,000
419 S Quince St $499,000 $519,500
730 S Front St $1,350,000 $1,650,000
1107 South St A $329,777 $352,000
1031 Carpenter St $330,000 $379,900
1301 Ellsworth St 1 $269,900 $279,900
1301 Ellsworth St 2 $239,900 $249,900
806 S Lawrence St $379,000 $399,000

South Philly Whitman – 19148

1947 S 11th St $299,999 $304,999
2445 S 5th St $125,900 $129,900
2413 S Orkney St $94,900 $99,900
415 Mercy St $124,900 $127,500
2842 S 10th St $164,900 $170,000
828 Winton St $74,000 $75,000
2116 S 4th St $187,000 $188,000
116 Tree St $214,999 $219,999
2612 S Hancock St $169,000 $179,000
1238 W Ritner St $199,900 $209,900
2812 S Camac St $115,000 $144,900

Frankford – 19149

6329 Horrocks St $116,500 $117,900
1505 Rosalie St $109,000 $109,900
3208 Gilham St $142,499 $142,500
3004 Fanshawe St $129,900 $139,900
2917 Hale St $124,900 $127,900
2145 Knorr St $125,900 $139,900
5853 Penn St $119,900 $124,900
2150 Brighton St $160,000 $164,900

Cedarbrook – 19150

7928 Provident Rd $119,900 $129,900
1544 E Upsal St $130,000 $134,999
1302 Weaver St $109,000 $120,000
8611 Gilbert St $125,000 $130,000
1607 Woodbrook Ln $139,900 $142,900
2467 77th Ave $175,000 $169,000

Overbrook – 19151

939 N 67th St $70,000 $79,900
7659 Brentwood Rd $136,700 $139,900

Rhawnhurst – 19152

7726 Richard St $184,899 $184,900
8834 Calvert St $199,900 $198,900
2757 Axe Factory Rd $250,000 $265,000

Eastwick – 19153

8500 Gibson Pl $170,000 $175,000
8217-25 Lindbergh Blvd $259,900 $279,900
2654 S Lloyd St $85,000 $90,000
2621 S 76th St $74,900 $99,500

Parkwood – 19154

11919 Alberta Dr $169,900 $184,900
3729 Genesee Dr $234,892 $234,893
3333 Comly Rd 37 $135,000 $139,900
12044 Farrell Ct $179,900 $189,900
3539 Chalfont Dr $179,900 $193,000
12620 Biscayne Dr $129,190 $134,900
4257 Whiting Rd $219,900 $224,900
2833 Nature Rd $224,000 $224,500


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