Named after the Point Breeze Amusement Park, this neighborhood in South Philly is currently undergoing quite the transformation. New construction is popping up everywhere with houses being offered under and around 3 hundred thousand dollars. It’s perfect for the new home buyer looking to live close to Center City as it’s just south of […]
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Located north of Center City, the Art Museum/ Fairmount area is known the world over for being the home to the “Rocky Steps” – the iconic movie scene where the fictional boxer “Rocky Balboa” runs up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and pumps his fists in the air in triumph. Call […]
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Named for its long history for the being the center of the shad fishing industry in Philadelphia, this “working class” neighborhood has easily become the hottest area in the city to call home. In the last five years, an influx of bars, restaurants and new housing have lured millennials north of Center City. With […]
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Named after the queen of Sweden, this neighborhood is fit for royalty. It offers some of the most beautiful row homes in all of Philadelphia with many having hidden courtyards and gardens. Shoppers can browse the finest fabrics on “Fabric Row”, a textile corridor that has been around for over a century in Philadelphia and […]
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The other part of East Passyunk, this neighborhood reaches 6th to Broad, Washington to Tasker. For those who long for Philadelphia’s signature sandwich, the cheesesteak, Passyunk Square is home to the world famous Pats and Genos. It also shares their commercial corridor with East Passyunk Crossing that offers many of Philadelphia’s hottest new restaurants and locally […]
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Situated north of Old City, Northern Liberties was considered Philadelphia’s first suburb. It was known for being a manufacturing district filled with warehouses and factories. They’ve since been converted to apartment and lofts and have helped to usher in a hip and coolness factor that make Northern Liberties one of the “it” neighborhoods in Philly. […]
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There is no better neighborhood in the city of Philadelphia to see and be seen than Rittenhouse Square. Named after a famous Philadelphia astronomer, David Rittenhouse, this posh area of Center City is a shopper’s paradise. Anthropologie. Forever 21. Lululemon. Did we forget to mention there is no sales tax on clothes or shoes? […]
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With three neighborhoods (Washington Square, Midtown Village, Gayborhood rolled into one, Washington Square is the perfect place to experience living in the city. Midtown Village offers a unique blend of open minded, independently owned businesses that usher in a NYC vibe but are quintessentially Philly. The Gayborhood provides a welcome environment for the LGBTQ […]
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One of Philadelphia’s oldest neighborhoods, Society Hill is filled with cobblestone streets and million dollar homes. Named for a small hill that became known as “The Society’s Hill, this highly sought after area is part of Historic Philadelphia, home to Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, our Delaware River Waterfront and so much more. Don’t […]
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When a neighborhood is affectionately known as being the home for the “Mummers,” the costumed revelers who perform in Philadelphia’s New Year’s Parade, rest assured you’re in for a really good time. Whether cruising through the Mummers clubhouses, visiting the original Federal Donuts for fried chicken and mouthwatering donuts or savoring Philadelphia’s other signature sandwich, […]
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Often categorized as South Kensington, Lower Kensington or even Fishtown, the area of Olde Kensington isn’t quite so old anymore. As prices skyrocket in Fishtown and Northern Liberties, many millennials are opting to move east to live in new construction and affordable apartments. Old factories have become gastropubs, breweries and distiller. Fancy a drink anyone? […]
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Part of the most historic square mile in the country, Old City is home to Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and many other iconic landmarks that tell the story of America’s birth. What once was a neighborhood comprised of factories and warehouses have been replaced with condos, art galleries, and independent boutiques. One thing […]
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Part of the Northwest quadrant with East Falls and Roxborough, Manayunk is brimming with boutiques and restaurants. A popular neighborhood with millennials, it’s just 15 minutes from Center City. Fitness enthusiasts can get their heart pumping on the Manayunk Canal and Tow Path which offers a riverfront trail to walk, run, bike and kayak! […]
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Located in Philadelphia’s version of the Champs Elysées, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Logan Square is the cultural mecca that houses many of our world class museums and institutions. The Barnes Foundation. The Free Library of Philadelphia. The Franklin Institute. Sitting between Broad Street from the east and the Schuylkill River on the west, the […]
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Named after Edwin Henry Fitler, former mayor of Philadelphia in the late 1880s, the Filter Square neighborhood rests on the banks of the Schuylkill River. Located west of Rittenhouse Square, be prepared to pay a hefty price to call this area your home. The neighborhood is bounded roughly by 21st Street on the east, the […]
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Part of the larger area known as East Passyunk, East Passyunk Crossing covers 8th to Broad Street, Tasker to Snyder. This mainly residential area has been a red hot neighborhood for the last five years, They share their commercial corridor with Passyunk Square with a highly regarded restaurant scene and local businesses that have […]
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Part of the Northwest quadrant of Philadelphia with Manayunk, Roxborough, East Falls is a college friendly neighborhood filled with students from Philadelphia University, Eastern University and the Drexel School of Medicine. For the modern day commuter who prefers biking over driving, this area is part of the Schuylkill River Trial which leads cyclists right into […]
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Known as Philadelphia’s Garden District, the Chestnut Hill neighborhood is located in the Northwest section of the city. This affluence area is lined with historic mansion, Victorian townhouses and plenty of green space. It’s proximity to the Wissahickon Valley Trail offers miles upon miles of hiking, mountain biking, and breathtaking views. Their commercial district […]
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Meaning “beautiful sight” in Italian, the Bella Vista neighborhood in the South Philadelphia section of the city certainly lives up to it’s name. Best known for being home to the Nine Street Italian Market, the nation’s oldest outdoor market, locals and tourists alike come here to shop for the specialty cheeses, artisan breads, fresh […]
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Part of the Northwest quadrant of Philadelphia with Manayunk, and East Falls, Roxborough is easily most conservative of the trio. Tree lined streets with row homes aplenty, this area offers young families home ownership in the city without having to travel out of Philly proper. Don’t Miss: Dalessandro’s Steaks, Chubbys Steaks, Borders: Northwest Avenue […]
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