Volume 19 : Issue 56
1/10/20
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Your Weekly Dose of Real Estate News, Open Houses, Listings and More — by Jeff “City” Block
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I am back in Philly and ready to go for 2020! I am so excited. Even the first full week of January has been hopping. Are we heading for an early and dynamic Spring Market? Time will tell but so far, so good.
How did I get charged up for the work ahead? Enjoying an amazing vacation with my family. Kristen, Ari, Ezra, and I just spent a week in Puerto Rico. We had a great time exploring this beautiful island. A lot of excitement too. A few thoughts and highlights…
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Nothing wrong with sunny and 85 every day. A few pleasant rain showers too, though the heaviest one soaked my backpack and totally ruined my iPad. Already have a brand-new one compliments of Apple Care. All good.
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We started our trip in Guánica in the dry forests of the south coast. Amazing place. Just gorgeous geography. Really earth-shaking. And I mean that literally because we heavily felt several earthquakes while we were there. One while I was kayaking with Ari about ¾ miles out in the sea. And the epicenter was just off the coast of Guánica. It turned out these were foreshocks to the much bigger quakes that rocked the south coast right after we returned to Philly. Really scary and tragic and much of the island is still without power.
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We also made it to the southwest tip of the island, Cabo Rojo.
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Next we flew in a 9-seater Cessna 402 to Vieques. What a cool, laid back, and beautiful island. Wild horses and chickens roaming all over. 150 stunning beaches. Delicious whole red snapper. Rent a golf cart for the family to get around and have a blast. Vieques is the home to the world’s brightest bioluminescent bay. We kayaked out there on a dark night. The water is dark until there is movement from your hand or paddle or boat. Then it lights up like a lightbulb. It is incredible.
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Puerto Rico is a U.S. treasure (no passport; no customs, no currency exchange). I highly recommend vacationing there. This is our fourth time and the second time with kids and we are just starting to explore. Last year, we visited the only rain forest in our entire National Park system. While there, you can enjoy horseback riding, hiking, snorkeling, historic sites, and just relaxing at the beach or pool.
By the way, the progress Puerto Rico has made in recovering from Hurricane Maria in the fall of 2017 is remarkable. The difference between 2018 and 2019 is significant.
I am far from a PR expert. We just love it. And we look forward to going back. And tourist dollars really help. My thoughts are with everyone there affected by the earthquake. We met some of the nicest people.
As much as I like any vacation, I am ALWAYS happy to get back to Philly. This is my favorite place in the world, after all. Let’s sell some real estate. Please contact me to discuss any of your real estate questions or needs. And if you have any friends or family with questions, please have them reach out as well. I am ready to go. #2020
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Spotlight Property of the Week
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351 S 47th Street #B205
University City (Garden Court)
BRAND NEW LISTING
FIRST OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
3 Bed | 2.5 Bath
$360,000
The brightest corner 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath with original character. The opportunity to completely renovate and create your own grand, spacious residence. Hardwood floors throughout with original moldings and trim. Huge spaces throughout including the living room and separate (but bright and open) dining room.
Garden Court is a professionally managed, wonderful building with a spectacular indoor heated pool, fitness center, club room, and library. Walk to Clark Park and its Farmers’ Market, ReAnimator Coffee, Green Line Cafe, Local 44 and Bottle Shop, Pop Shop, Taco Taco Mexican (formerly Honest Tom’s), Milk & Honey, Clarkville, Baltimore Avenue’s Restaurant Row and more. Also, HUP, CHOP, UPenn, USciences, Drexel. 12 minutes to Rittenhouse Square by car or bike and plenty of convenient SEPTA options.
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If you have any interest or questions, please contact me to discuss. Below are Coming Soon listings from the City Block Team. Compass has many other Coming Soon Listings in our area (42 to be exact). If you’d like to see these listings, simply click on this link.
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4025 Powelton Avenue
Shell with RM1 zoning.
Zoned for 4+ units by right.
Large lot.
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407 S 43rd Street
Penn Alexander Catchment
Quadplex with nice character and awesome outdoor space
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The Philly Home Show is Back
This annual show is happening January 10-12 & 17-19 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (1101 Arch Street). A lot of people like to walk this show because it could be viewed as a time-saver. It’s truly a one-stop-shop marketplace and especially helpful if you have multiple projects planned for inside and/or outside your home. You can talk to experts and also get special show pricing in some instances. Most of all, I think people just get inspired here and think about upcoming DIY spring projects. Don’t miss the “Make it, Take it” Workshops and “The Barking Lot + Doggie Fashion Show.” Save $3 off the price of your $13 ticket here.
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New Nightlife in Fishtown Coming Soon
It’s called Fabrika (1108 Frankford Avenue) and it offers a new twist on food and entertainment. Think modern-day cabaret (featuring tasty Eastern Mediterranean-style selections) and a fun variety show-style line up of nightly acts. There’s nothing quite like it in Philly. This place is huge – 2 floors, 3 bars and a main stage, plus VIP primo seating on the Mezzanine level. They’ll be open from 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. See the full schedule here. BTW, I think this place will be a hit with some couples who might be looking for a hip and non-traditional wedding venue (holds up to 550 guests). Doors will swing open in about a month according to Philly Mag.
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Bart’s Bagels Begins in West Philly
It’s finally open at 3945 Lancaster Avenue (7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m Wed – Sun). Nothing wrong with bagels that are “handmade, kettle-boiled, slowly fermented, and baked on burlap boards in a revolving oven.” These beauties have an inviting dark crust and are chewy with seeds on both sides. I like the Pumpernickel Everything bagel. Or try the “The Rosenberg” – Nova, Whitefish Salad & Pickled Cucumbers. Expect awesome schmears, spreads, and inventive specialty sandwiches. Click here for a full menu and more info.
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Historic Mt Airy Series Kicks off at
Lovett Memorial Library
Mt. Airy has a really cool history as well as awesome houses to reflect bygone times. Have you ever wondered who designed and built these homes? “Ashton Tourison, Sr. was a builder with strong guiding principles with respect to beauty, community, and integrity, and he and his family created a residential architectural legacy that has lasted more than one hundred years.” Now you can go back in time through a pictorial presentation and learn about the early years of Mt Airy. Sponsored by Community Acupuncture of Mt. Airy, with the support of Historic Germantown. Wednesday, 1/15/20 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 6945 Germantown Avenue Click here for more information.
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Awesome Eats on the Cheap
in Center City
You know that Philly’s best restaurants offer amazing value for Center City Restaurant week, but did you know that you can park for $9 or less at participating
Philadelphia Parking Association and Philadelphia Parking Authority lots from 4:45 p.m. to 1 a.m during Restaurant Week?. Just present a voucher from participating restaurants. Here’s a list of parking options. From January 12 – 24, restaurants across Center City will offer three-course dinners for only $35 per person. In addition, many will also offer a three-course lunch for just $20. You can check out the amazing list of participating restaurants here.
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This Week’s Featured Listings
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2004 Delancey Street
2-Car Garage
6 Bed | 5 Bath | 2 Half-Bath
$4,195,000
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264 S 9th Street
Parking
OPEN HOUSE: SUN. 1:30 – 3:00
4 Bed | 2.5 Bath
$1,395,000
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501-503 S 45th Street
NEW LISTING
2-CAR GARAGE
University City
Penn Alexander School Catchment
Purchase both sides
of an adjoining twin
$1,249,000
(Also available separately)
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501 S 45th Street
2-CAR GARAGE
NEW LISTING
University City
Penn Alexander School Catchment
5 Bed | 2.5 Bath
$699,000
(This property can be purchased with 503 S 45th Street)
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503 S 45th Street
NEW LISTING
Triplex
University City
Penn Alexander School Catchment
6 Bed | 3 Bath
$550,000
(This property can be purchased with 501 S 45th Street)
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2024 Spruce Street #6
REDUCED
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531 Greenwich Street
BRAND NEW LISTING
1st OPEN HOUSE: SUN 1:00 – 2:30
2 Bed | 2.5 Bath
$375,000
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351 S 47th Street #B205
BRAND NEW LISTING
SPOTLIGHT PROPRERTY
1st OPEN HOUSE: SAT. 12:00 – 1:30
University City
Garden Court
3 Bed | 2.5 Bath
$360,000
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173 W Price Street
NEW LISTING
BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION
10-YEAR TAX ABATEMENT
1st OPEN HOUSE: SUN. 12:00 – 2:00
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240 W Penn Street
NEW LISTING
BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION
10-YEAR TAX ABATEMENT
3 Bed | 1.5 Bath
$269,500
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A secure garage space right in the heart of Wash West
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109-11 Pine Street $1,700,000
2138 Catharine Street $925,000
507 S 45th Street $749,900
4623 Spruce Street $520,000
2401 Pennsylvania Avenue #2A2 $200,000
1665 Conklin Street $ 175,000
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As always, please know that I’m humbled by and appreciative of your introductions and referrals. If you have a friend, colleague, or family member that is in need of expert Real Estate representation, please send them my way. Be assured, I will do my best to exceed their expectations! Thanks for taking the time to read this issue of Around the Block.
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