Changes in Fairmount

Fairmount Ave. is continuing to grow and improve. Zoning signs went up at the vacant lot at 19th and Fairmount.  The lot currently displays a mural of Noam Chomsky, but the new building will more than likely block it.  The zoning application states the developer intends to build a four-story structure.  The first floor will […]

Philadelphia Real Estate Listing of the Week: Art Museum Area Home for Sale

1804 GREEN ST #2 – $194,900 Beautiful one bedroom condo on a well-maintained Art Museum Area block. This spacious unit features hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, washer/dryer (in unit), and a fireplace! This home is close to Whole Foods, lots of restaurants, stores, coffee shops, an easy walk to Center City and only three blocks […]

What’s New in Fairmount Real Estate?

The Fairmount real estate market has seen some significant changes within the past few months. Mostly good changes but a few setbacks. Still, Fairmount (or the Art Museum Area) has remained one of the most popular neighborhoods in Philadelphia, and Fairmount real estate continues to be some of the hottest homes for sale in the […]

Philadelphia Real Estate Listing of the Week: New Construction Art Museum Area Home for Sale

Art Museum Area Home for Sale – 807 N 16TH ST $339,000 A brand new construction home for sale in one of Philadelphia’s most popular neighborhoods! Incredible new construction. Classic brick facade preserved, everything else is brand new! Locatedon 16th street between Brown and Reno streets, this beautiful home features extraordinarily thoughtful design, over-the-top features and finishes throughout. […]

Philadelphia Real Estate Listing of the Week – New Construction Fairmount Home for Sale

807 N 16TH ST – $339,000 Incredible new construction. Classic brick facade preserved, everything else new! 3br+den. One of Fairmount’s most desirable, rapidly-appreciating blocks. Extraordinarily thoughtful design, over-the-top features/finishes throughout this custom home. 1st floor loft-like open living/dining/kitchen floor plan w/ half bath. Soaring ceilings, recessed lighting, expansive windows allowing for beautiful natural light & […]

Which Philadelphia Neighborhood Are You?

Often times we work with out of towners who are relocating to Philadelphia and aren’t quite sure which neighborhood is right for them. Philadelphia is known as a city of neighborhoods, each of them with a distinct personality. Although there’s too many neighborhoods to cover in this blog posts, here’s four Philadelphia neighborhoods and a […]

The Youth Movement in Downtown Philadelphia

For a few weeks now, Philly.com has been examining Philadelphia’s 2010 census in further detail and exploring the causes and effects of notable changes in Philly. The latest article highlights the explosion of young people in their 20′s and 30′s coming to Center City and the surrounding neighborhoods. Northern Liberties for instance has seen an increase […]

Mixed-Use Building Coming to 19th and Fairmount

Excellent story from the Philadelphia real estate blog, http://www.nakedphilly.com. The foundation is in place for a new three-story, mixed use building located at 1921 Fairmount Ave. The 5,940 square feet building will feature three ground floor commercial spaces, apartments and a roof deck. A bunch of big developments are happening nearby, including restaurants opening just up the […]

Luxury Living Coming Soon to Fairmount

Coming Soon- Uber Street- $4XX,XXX We’ve just received some of the latest photos for a soon to be listed home in Fairmount, and I have to say, they are truly unbelievable. But the pictures don’t even do this new construction home justice. It’s something you’ve truly got to see in person. Located on a quiet side street in […]

Development Project Breaks Ground in Fairmount, N. Broad

600 N. Broad street, the former site of a Wilkie Buick Auto dealership, will be transformed into a mixed use development site, featuring roughly 100 rental apartments and 39,000 square feet of commercial space. Mayor Michael Nutter was on hand for the groundbreaking which took place yesterday, 2/8. Three local restauranteurs, Stephen Starr, Marc Vetri and […]