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Witty takes, can't-miss Philly updates, insider info, and curated listings - by Jeff "City" Block |
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| Hi Readers— A couple of updates.
Last week, I wrote about endorsing my long-time friend Will Braveman in the election for Judge of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Well, the election is this Tuesday, and please remember to vote. Do your research (or read last week’s ATB), and please consider voting for Will Braveman, Ballot Position #1. Also, back on August 2, 2024, I wrote an ATB titled Goodbye Wells Fargo Center. And while the arena isn’t actually going anywhere (yet), the Wells Fargo naming rights have expired, and the arena needed to find a new name sponsor for the upcoming 2025-26 Sixers and Flyers seasons and beyond. As it turns out, this new name will be in place until the arena is replaced by new Flyers and Sixers arenas on the Sports Complex site in the early 2030s. In that late summer newsletter, I opined that… |
| “A well-known local company would obviously be ideal. I think Wawa would be the best corporate name. They are rapidly expanding outside the region. How perfect. This is not a prediction by the way. Just a hope. Simply a classic Philly brand. Next year, I want to hear, ‘Hey, I saw Matvei Michkov post a hat trick down at the Wa last night.’ And then, “Yeah, everyone in attendance gets a free Shorti.’ Now that’s what I’m talking about.” |
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Ok, well, spoiler alert, the arena is not going to be called the Wa. However, the naming rights did go to a prominent local company. Introducing the Xfinity Mobile Arena. As of September 1, 2025, that will be the new name. What about the nickname? The X? Definitely not (for obvious reasons). The XMA? Not great. XMo? Yikes. The Arena? About as awesome as the Center. Any suggestions? The Xfin? Well, please ponder this, remember to vote, and have a great weekend. Best, Jeff |
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| Rittenhouse Square - BRAND NEW LISTING! |
| | 3 BD | 2 BA | 2000 SF | $950,000 |
| Delightful home on one of Rittenhouse Square’s most perfect blocks.
This 3 bedroom plus open family room, 2 bath townhome offers high ceilings, original moldings, beautiful hardwood floors, a wood burning fireplace, a generous walk-out deck and a smaller rear patio. (Could convert family room to 4th bedroom).
On the 1st floor, the spacious living room with fireplace and built-ins opens to the dining room, and the galley style kitchen (just waiting to be opened into your ideal chef’s kitchen). A small rear patio for grill and outdoor storage. At the top of the stairs, the 2nd floor opens into a wonderful family room with built-ins and a side area that leads to the rear walk-out deck. Spacious bedroom and a sleek, renovated full bath. The 3rd floor offers 2 generous bedrooms and a modern full bath. Excellent storage throughout, including the large, clean, and dry basement.
This is a lovely home in Philly’s best location. The neighborly 300 block of South Smedley is a desirable, quiet, tree-lined street that is just one block long—two blocks from Rittenhouse Square and the best that Philly has to offer. This location has a 100 WalkScore!! |
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| | West Mount Airy BRAND NEW LISTING! |
| | 6 BD | 5 BA | 4250 SF | $1,525,000 |
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| | | University City NEW LISTING! |
| | 8 BD | 3.5 BA | 4300 SF | $1,045,000 |
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| | University City NEW LISTING! |
| | 6 BD | 3 BA | 3785 SF | $1,200,000 |
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| | | University City NEW LISTING! |
| | 7 BD | 3.5 BA | 3557 SF | $949,000 |
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| | | | 5 BD | 2.5 BA | 2958 SF | $929,000 |
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| | | Rittenhouse Square BRAND NEW LISTING! |
| | 3 BD | 2 BA | 2000 SF | $950,000 |
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| | | | 7 BD | 8 BA | 9500 SF | $4,750,000 |
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| | | University City BRAND NEW LISTING! PENDING! |
| | 4 BD | 3.5 BA | 2500 SF | $665,000 |
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| | | | 3 BD | 2.5 BA | 2500 SF | $650,000 |
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| | | | | 3 BD | 2.5 BA | 1700 SF | $525,000 |
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| | Washington Square West BRand new listing! |
| | 2 BD | 2.5 BA | 1100 SF | $525,000 |
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| | | University City - BRAND NEW LISTING! PENDING! |
| | 4 BD | 2 BA | 2600 SF | $885,000 |
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| | | 6 BD | 4 BA | 2500 SF | $695,000 |
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| | | Graduate Hospital NEW LISTING! |
| | 3 BD | 3 BA | 2029 SF | $620,000 |
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| | Albany TWSHP/Berks County |
| 333 New Bethel Church Road |
| 6 BD | 4.5 BA | 2507 SF | $1,690,000 |
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| | | 5 BD | 3 BA | 2805 SF | $669,000 |
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| | | 3 BD | 2 BA | 1600 SF | $445,000 |
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| | | | 3 BD | 1.2 BA | 1950 SF | $340,000 |
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| | | Center City EAST Pending! |
| 1001 Chestnut Street #506E |
| 1 BD | 1 BA | 505 SF | $209,900 |
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| | | 1900 John F Kennedy Blvd #806 |
| 1 BD | 1 BA | 750 SF | $140,000 |
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| | 2601 Pennsylvania Ave #952 |
| 2 BD | 1 BA | 958 SF | $265,000 |
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| | Know Someone Looking to Buy or Sell? |
| 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 have them contact me.
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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| | Jeff City Block
City Block Team Assoc. Broker M: (215) 833-7088 O: (267) 435-8015 [email protected] |
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Office: 267-435-8015 Compass RE is a licensed real estate broker. All material is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. |
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Some imagery in this e-newsletter was sourced via visitphilly.com and Canva. |
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