Around the Block: 10/31/25

Halloween/Birds Tix Recap, Witty takes, can’t-miss Philly updates, insider info, and curated listings – by Jeff “City” Block

 

blog Copy of JCB 10/31/25 | ATB

Witty takes, can't-miss Philly updates, insider info, and curated listings - by Jeff "City" Block

Halloween/Birds Tix Recap

Hi Readers,

 

Halloween is always a favorite because it is fun-scary. I will tell you what is fun-scary. Being crazy busy, working deals… and having to leave at 3:30 to take kids trick-or-treating. It is heart-pumping scary sure! But taking the kids trick-or-treating is one of my favorite moments of the year. And in case you didn’t know, kids tend to get older. Time is precious and I cherish the opportunity. Happy Halloween everyone!

 

Now, as a quick update on last week’s ATB Eagles ticket raffle --- the winner was Tiffini Karcher. Tiffini saw a stellar game!! So, congratulations to Tiffini and the Birds for the win.



I hope you enjoy the one extra hour this weekend as all of our phones and clocks and TVs and tablets and PCs automatically “fall” back. Well, we do have to set our old microwave clock manually, so there is that. With respect to the never-ending and never-resolved daylight savings time debate, I think I would prefer 12-month EDT. No switchies. How about you?

Warm regards,

  

Jeff


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Queen Village


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764 S Front Street

3 BD | Den | 2.5 BA | 1644 SF | $675,000

Superb home in the Meredith School Catchment. Renovated yet with eclectic character throughout that you will love. 3 bedrooms plus an office/den, 2.5 baths, and a large and lovely rear yard. Incredibly bright.


The character includes hard wood floors, lots of exposed brick, exposed beams, two wood-burning fireplaces and a wood-burning stove, stained glass, oversized windows, a dining area with greenhouse-style atrium, high ceilings and cathedral ceiling, and just some overall nooks and crannies. Nice storage throughout including the full, dry basement. Renovated kitchen and baths plus updated systems. A really cute and comfortable home in the Meredith School Catchment. Note--The 3rd floor has a door with roof access, where a future owner could build a roof deck including a double decker with river views.


A+ location with beautiful, curb appeal on tree-lined Front Street. With a 95 walk-score, walk to all the restaurants and shopping of Queen Village, Bella Vista, Penns Landing, South Street, and Society Hill, including the Head House Farmers Market. Quick, easy access to I-95 and I-676, as well as Columbus Boulevard and Center City.

Featured Listings

Queen Village

BRAND NEW LISTING!

764 S Front Street

3 BD | 3 BA | 1644 SF | $675,000

University City

BRAND NEW LISTING!

400-02 S 47th Street

5 BD | 6 BA | 5850 SF | $1,300,000

Fitler Square/Graduate Hospital

NEW LISTING!

600 S 24th Street #204

2 BD | 2 BA | 1403 SF | $745,000

Pennsport

NEW LISTING!

NEW PRICE!

1724 S 4th Street

3 BD | 2 BA | 1120 SF | $280,000

East Mount Airy

PENDING!

614 E Vernon Road

6 BD | 2 BA | 3300 SF | $550,000

Germantown, Newbold & University City

NEW PRICE!

Five Property (34 Unit) Apartment Portfolio

$5,925,000

University City - Duplex

NEW PRICE!

818 S 49th Street

5 BD | 3 BA | 2805 SF | $589,000

Germantown (14 UNits)

NEW PRICE!

4529-4531 Pulaski Avenue

15288 SF | $2,250,000

Graduate Hospital - Quadruple

726 S 19th Street

3 BD | 4 BA | 2212 SF | $1,020,000

University City

new listing!

PENDING!

4225 Regent Square

5 BD | 2 BA | 1710 SF | $689,000

Nether Providence Township - brand new listing!

PENDING!

106 Manchester Road

4 BD | 1.5 BA | 1936 SF | $625,000

Newbold (6 units)

1148-50 S 15th Street

6702 SF | $1,400,000

Newbold (3 units)

PENDING!

1149 S 15th Street

5 BD | 4 BA | 1886 SF | $625,000

Rittenhouse

1710-12 Locust Street

7 BD | 8 BA | 9500 SF | $4,995,000

Albany Township - Berks County

333 New Bethel Church Road

6 BD | 4.5 BA | 2507 SF | $1,497,000

University City (5 unitS)

NEW PRICE!

5027 Spruce Street

8 BD | 6 BA | 3930 SF | $825,000

University City

PENDING!

251 S 46th Street

5 BD | 3.5 BA | 3557 SF | $799,000

Fishtown

PENDING!

2318 E Susquehanna Avenue

3 BD | 3.5 BA | 2750 SF | $775,000

QUEEN VILLAGE

NEW LISTING!

NEW PRICE!

408 Monroe Street

3 BD | 2 BA | 1350 SF | $495,000

Girard Estates

NEW LISTING!

PENDING!

1439 W Ritner Street

4 BD | 1.5 BA | 1900 SF | $445,000

East Oak Lane

6607 N 13th Street

5 BD | 2 BA | 2300 SF | $415,000

Fox Chase

709 Chandler Street

3 BD | 2 BA | 1600 SF | $432,000

Spring Garden

2037 North Street

1 BD | 1 BA | 800 SF | $375,000

Southwest Schuylkill

BRAND NEW LISTING!

1214 S 49th Street

3 BD | 4 BA | 2010 SF | $354,900

Rittenhouse Square

219 S 18th Street #1105

1 BD | 1 BA | 532 SF | $325,000

Fairmount

2601 Pennsylvania Ave #952

2 BD | 1 BA | 958 SF | $265,000

Avenue of the Arts

1425 Locust Street #7D

1 BD | 1 BA | 883 SF | $265,000

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