Around the Block: 7/7/2023

July 10, 2023 BY JEFF CITY BLOCK

Independence Day recap, our new and current listings, and Philly happenings. If you’d like to discuss real estate or anything in this newsletter please send me an email: [email protected]. This edition of Around the Block was originally published on Friday, 7/7/23.

7/7/2023

Relevant Commentary, all information Philly (real estate and otherwise), Open Houses, Listings, Happenings, and More — by Jeff “City” Block

Veggies picked from our garden on July 4th

Independence Day Recap

I hope everyone had a wonderful Independence Day. We did. A classic one at that. Stayed home. Chicken, hot dogs (uncured), veggie burgers, and sweet peppers on the grill. A couple of salads. A tremendous lemon guac. Watermelon. Friends. Relaxing and chill.

An odd jumble of isolated thunderstorms threatened to put the kibosh on at least some of the region’s fireworks shows this year, but I think most places got them in.

And having Independence Day on a Tuesday really threw off the perspective of my week. Like I kept thinking it was Sunday and that Wednesday was Monday. Even though I actually did work Monday. Today does seem like Friday, so the week has finally come back into focus.

Have some great new listings coming up in Society Hill and Rittenhouse Square (check them out in the Spotlight Properties below), so I am working on those and still catching up from that super nice Tuesday.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Warm regards,

Jeff

The City Block Team’s Fourth of July Festivities

Tsion Habtamu and her friends laid out at American Legion Park and got some great views of fireworks.

Martin Goldfarb and his son Dean spent time at his Cape May house and then came back to Philly to watch fireworks from his grandmother’s balcony.

Carrie Waterman and her family spent the day at the University Swim Club for its annual BBQ and pool games.

They also enjoyed seeing a rainbow on their block.

Peter Sterling Watson spent time at the beach with his nephew Henry.

Maria Cuscavage celebrated the fourth at the Catskills in New York.

Jamie Foster and her boyfriend Sean had quite an eventful weekend. They had to pry up floorboards and cut into drywall to see if they could find where a leak in their home was coming from. Despite the unfortunate leak and the chaos it caused they did still manage to fit in a nice meal of macaroni and potato salads with good old-fashioned sloppy Joe sandwiches. And on the actual fourth, in true Philly fashion, they ordered cheesesteaks.

Over the weekend Megan Hoey visited Lambertville and New Hope where she went on a nature walk and saw a fireworks show. And on the actual Fourth of July, she watched her town’s local fireworks.

Spotlight Properties

SOCIETY HILL

537 Pine Street

Brand New Listing

Magnificent spacious and historic, light-filled townhome on a tree-lined Society Hill block. This c.1808 home was one of the original homes listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places and has 5 bedrooms plus a capacious family room, 3.5 baths, and a finished lower level.

It offers stunning, quintessential early 19th century Federal character throughout, yet includes renovations and updates to superb 21st century standards. From the 10′ ceilings to the original random-width pine floors throughout. The huge 12-pane double hung south-facing windows to the original moldings. The original wood-burning fireplace to the light filled dining room and updated eat-in kitchen. The just renovated luxurious primary suite to the huge family room plus the finished lower level.

Built-ins. Nooks and crannies. Original detail. Fully rewired electric. Skylight and huge windows for spectacular light throughout. Cozy, private patio. Well-maintained mechanicals. Superb space and layout.

A+ location. 99 WalkScore. Parks, super-markets, restaurants, coffee shops, farmers’ market… just everything. Plus Seller Paid Garage PARKING less than two blocks away.

View full listing here

RITTENHOUSE SQUARE

1739 Addison Street

Brand New Listing

3 BD | Finished Lower Level | 3 BA | 1,750 SF | Superb Light | Walk-out Deck | 1-Car Parking | Greenfield School Catchment | $950,000

Warm & Wonderful 3 bedroom, plus finished lower level, 3 full bath home with walk-out deck and 1-car PARKING. Beautifully updated and on a quiet, tree-lined Rittenhouse Square block. One of the most desirable blocks in the city!

South facing home with big windows for superb light; open first floor plan with high ceilings, hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace, and a quality kitchen with custom cabinetry and great storage space.

The 2nd floor has two bedrooms and a full tile bath. The front bedroom is big and bright and the middle bedroom is currently an office with finely crafted built-ins.

The third floor is a stunning primary suite with cathedral ceilings, ceiling fan, wood-burning fireplace, and ample closet space. Really sweet primary bathroom. Nice walk-out deck with skyline views and built-in seating. Large finished lower level is the perfect family room or guest room, with a full bath.

This welcoming home is in excellent condition, offers 1-car parking, and is situated on a neighborly, quiet, tree-lined block in the Greenfield School Catchment. 99 WalkScore. Walk to the city’s best restaurants, cafes, shopping, markets, farmers’ market, parks, and more.

View full listing here

CBT June Closings

WEST MOUNT AIRY

711 Saint Georges Road

5 BD | 4.5 BA | 4,666 SF | $1,950,000

QUEEN VILLAGE

224 Catharine Street

4 BD | 4.5 BA | 2,600 SF | $1,400,000

GRADUATE HOSPITAL

317 Admirals Way

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 2,130 SF | $790,000

QUEEN VILLAGE

316 Queen Street

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 1,953 SF | $765,000

SOCIETY HILL

742 Lombard Street

3 BD | 2 BA | 1,446 SF | $675,000

UNIVERSITY CITY

4728 Larchwood Avenue

4 BD | 2 BA | 1,568 SF | $617,500

Here is a list of the 7 other properties the City Block Team sold in June:

Philly Fun This Week

Newly Opened Attractions and Live Entertainment

Are lemurs your favorite animal? If you answered yes, be sure to visit the Philadelphia Zoo ASAP to check out its brand-new experience that gets you up close and personal with the zoo’s mongoose and ring-tailed lemurs. This new walk-through exhibit is free of windows, fences, or barriers of any kind so there is basically nothing between you and the lemurs. Regular zoo admission includes this exhibit.
This Wednesday the musical version of the hit film Moulin Rouge opened at the Academy of Music. Moulin Rouge! The Musical is set in a cabaret club in Paris at the turn of the 20th century and delves into mistaken identity, heartache, and class struggles. It runs until July 23rd.
Once again the pop-up urban hangout spot The Oval is back just across the street from the Philadelphia Museum of Art and its famous Rocky Steps. This year The Oval features a rotating lineup of local food trucks, lawn games, an enormous Ben Franklin-inspired ground mural from Mural Arts Philadelphia, kid-friendly activations, and a 21,000-square-foot beer garden. This Friday night the attraction opens up with a free concert from Philly brass band SNACKTIME, songwriter Rachel Andie, and DJ Killsing.
Head to the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing to see references to Toy Story, Incredibles, Ratatouille, and more movies while playing mini-golf on a Pixar-themed course. Pixar Putt is open from noon to 10 pm on Thursday through Saturday evenings until October 1st. The attraction is for those 18+ and tickets range from $27-$32.

Photograph from visitphilly.com & content courtesy of thephiladelphiacitizen.org and visitphilly.com.

Food and Drink Events and New Eateries to Try

Celebrate the season with extended happy hour deals at Dock Street Brewery South on Friday evenings throughout the summer. From 2 to 6 pm Dock Street South offers $6 citywide specials (a shot of bourbon and Bohemian pilsner), $1 off drafts, and food specials such as a $10 tomato pie and $5 sliders.
Royal Boucherie just brought back its build-your-own spritzer menu for the season. Concoct your own special drink by choosing a light (aromatized and vermouth wine), sweet (liqueurs), or bitter (amari) base, and topping it with either sparkling white wine, sparkling rose, or club soda.
If you’re a fan of chicken visit the Comcast Center to try out the newly opened Big Chicken location. This tasty chicken spot is owned by famous basketball player and businessman Shaquille O’Neal and the menu includes chicken sandwiches such as the jalapeño slaw-topped Shaq Attack and the mac-and-cheese-covered Big & Sloppy as well as sweet treats like Shaq-sized cookies and milkshakes.

Photograph from @theconcoursecomcast on Instagram & content courtesy of visitphilly.com.

Featured Listings

SOCIETY HILL

537 Pine Street

BRAND NEW LISTING

5 BD | 3.5 BA | 3,725 SF | $1,450,000

RITTENHOUSE SQUARE

1739 Addison Street

BRAND NEW LISTING

3 BD | 3 BA | 1,750 SF | $950,000

UNIVERSITY CITY

4721 Chester Avenue

6 BD | 3.5 BA | 6,623 SF | $1,300,000

MANAYUNK

4555 Riverside Way

4 BD | 3.5 BA | 3,190 SF | $1,025,000

COBBS CREEK

35 Property Portfolio in West Philly

35 Single-family Properties | $7,000,000

NORTHERN LIBERTIES

217 Green Street

BRAND NEW LISTING

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 1,843 SF | $650,000

UNIVERSITY CITY

435 S 46th Street

5 BD | 2.5 BA | 2,721 SF | $699,000

MOUNT AIRY

7111 Germantown Avenue #403

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 1,775 SF | $795,000

WEST POWELTON

321 N 40th Street

5 Units | 5,792 SF | $1,595,000

MIDTOWN VILLAGE

105 S 12th Street #201

1 BD | 2 BA | 1,333 SF | $619,000

UNIVERSITY CITY

247-251 S 44th Street

3 Contiguous Properties | 6,726 SF | 1,525,000

MANTUA NEIGHBORHOOD

520-22 N 32nd Street

NEW LISTING

5 BD | 1.5 BA | 1,491 SF | $599,000

FAIRMOUNT-ART MUSEUM

768 N 24th Street #2

2 BD | 1 BA | 1,183 SF | $399,000

UNIVERSITY CITY

255 S 44th Street

4 Units | 2,000 SF | $550,000

FISHTOWN

2562 Salmon Street

NEW LISTING

3 BD | 1.5 BA | 2,178 SF | $425,000

MOUNT AIRY

7111 Germantown Avenue #102

3 BD | 2 BA | 1,670 SF | $525,000

UNIVERSITY CITY

4616 Paschall Avenue

3 BD | 3 BA | 2,800 SF | $550,000

UNIVERSITY CITY

632 S 51st Street

4 BD | 1.5 BA | 1,792 SF | $375,000

SOCIETY HILL

504 S Hancock Street

NEW PRICE

2 BD | 1 BA | 1,100 SF | $324,500

WEST KENSINGTON

2545 N 6th Street

3 BD | 1 BA | 1,305 SF | $195,000

UNIVERSITY CITY

1333 S May Street

3 BD | 1 BA | 1,096 SF | $250,000

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Independence Day Recap

The City Block Team’s Fourth of July Festivities

Spotlight Properties

537 Pine Street

1739 Addison Street

CBT June Closings

Philly Fun This Week

Featured Listings

Moving? Discover the value of your home.