Around the Block: 9/27/24

September 30, 2024 BY JEFF CITY BLOCK

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

Blog Copy of JCB 9/27/24 | ATB

9/27/2024

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

CAR IS DONE = CRAZY WEEK


Hey Readers,

 

Like most of us, I need my car. I am a busy Realtor and dad who drives every day. I have a 2018 Mercedes SUV that I have really liked over the past seven years. Though, I must say, it has had some expensive issues lately. Well, the ultimate expensive issue is when the dealer tells you the engine work needed will cost more than half the value of the car. And that they can’t even determine what else may be wrong until after this expensive work is done. And that the total work could end up being more than the total value of the car. And the car is not drivable. So, I own a car that may have zero (or negative) value, does not drive, and is stuck at the dealer in Devon!

 

Oy vey, what a week! Long story short, the car is being towed to auction (by the way, it is very valuable in life to have a close friend who is an auctioneer). And I bought a new car! I pick it up tomorrow. All electric. No more gas engine. No more pumping petrol. I can’t wait.


So an insane, frustrating week turned into an exciting week and a new start on the auto front.

 

Enjoy your weekend.

 

Warm regards,

 

Jeff

Private Exclusives

(Sneak peek of City Block Team listings not yet listed on the MLS)

102 W Gravers Ln | $895,000
1147 N 4th St #5C | $625,000
7224 Hazel Ave | $255,000
5026 Florence Ave | $235,000
1324 Locust St #1123 | $102,000

Spotlight Property

Graduate Hospital

1420 Pemberton Street--JUST REDUCED

4 BD | 4 BA | 3750 SF | $1,275,000

On a quiet Graduate Neighborhood/Avenue of the Arts block, this stunning 4 bedroom + family room, 3 full and 2 half-bath home with 5 outdoor spaces and an oversized GARAGE has it all--Huge rooms and spaces, spectacular light, high ceilings, hardwood floors, solid core doors, recessed lighting, built-in speakers—all throughout the home.


The high-end finishes include a spectacular chef’s kitchen. Huge open living area and large dining area. Full floor primary suite. Finished lower level with high ceilings (includes a large family room, bonus rooms, superb storage, and a half bath). Two-zone HVAC and fully sprinklered.


This home simply offers superior space and volume, a superb layout, premier finishes, garage parking, and a superb Graduate/Avenue of the Arts location on a quiet no-outlet street just blocks from the best of what Center City has to offer.


This immediate neighborhood is brimming with luxury new construction. With a 97 WalkScore, easy walk to Rittenhouse Row, Midtown Village, Avenue of the Arts, South Street’s Restaurant Row, Bella Vista, and more. This is a special home with quality finishes, parking, and superb spaces--both indoor and out.

View Listing Details

Featured Listings

Rittenhouse Square - COMING SOON

2042 Rittenhouse Square

4 BD | 3 BA | 2625 SF | $1,025,000

Rittenhouse Square - JUST REDUCED

1515 Locust Street #301

2 BD | 2.5 BA | 1855 SF | $719,000

Graduate Hospital - JUST REDUCED

1420 Pemberton Street

4 BD | 3/2 BA | 3750 SF | $1,275,000

Center City W - BRAND NEW LISTING

1811 Chestnut Street #501

2 BD | 2.5 BA | 1337 SF | $539,500

Rittenhouse - BRAND NEW LISTING

1802 Pine Street #5

2 BD | 2 BA | 1425 SF | $825,000

Point Breeze

2418 Manton Street

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 2200 SF | $525,000

Carroll Park - Brand New Listing

1531 N Robinson Street

3 BD | 2 BA | 1470 SF | $189,000

Kingsessing - Brand New Listing

5837 Hoffman Avenue

5 BD | 2 BA | 1640 SF | $225,000

Society Hill - PENDING

310 Spruce Street

5 BD | 3.5 BA | 4540 SF | $2,100,000

University City - pending

422 S 44th Street

5 BD | 2.5 BA | 3040 SF | $875,000

University City

4838 Walton Avenue

5 BD | 2.5 BA | 2724 SF | $675,000

Center City West - pending

1919 Chestnut Street #1520

2 BD | 1 BA | 1134 SF | $475,000

Germantown - Just reduced

52 E Penn Street

2 BD | 2.5 BA | 1484 SF | $385,000

Germantown - JUST REDUCED

54 E Penn Street

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 2452 SF | $545,000

East Kensington - Pending

2210 Coral Street

3 BD | 2 BA | 1332 SF | $380,000

Graduate HospitaL

2403 Madison Square

2 BD | 1.5 BA | 840 SF | $475,000

Fairmount

2401 Pennsylvania Ave #11B36

1 BD | 1 BA | 1397 SF | $395,000

Cobbs Creek - JuST REDUCED

6200 Ellsworth Street - Triplex

4 BD | 4 BA | 3015 SF | $549,500

Francisville - pending

869 N Opal Street

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 1516 SF | $499,000

University City

404 S 47th Street

5-6 BD | 3.5-4.5 BA | 4404 SF | $975,000

Haddington - pending

651 N Peach Street

3 BD | 1 BA | 1092 SF | $165,000

University City - JUST REDUCED

4517 Springfield Avenue

6 BD | 4 BA | 2500 SF | $695,000

Haddington - pending

131 N 55th Street

3 BD | 1 BA | 1209 SF | $165,000

Germantown - JUST REDUCED

48 E Penn Street

2 BD | 2.5 BA | 1982 SF | $425,000

University City

5040 Larchwood Avenue

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 1700 SF | $525,000

Lower Moyamensing

1116 Tree Street

2 BD | 2 BA | 1657 SF | $357,500

Eastwick - pending

8427 Lyons Place

3 BD | 1.5 BA | 1440 SF | $249,500

University City - pending

3513 Hamilton Street

0 BD | 0 BA | 3147 SF | $379,000

Washington Square West

604-36 S Washington Sq #1113

Studio | 1 BA | 415 SF | $195,000

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.

Jeff City Block


City Block Team

Assoc. Broker

M: (215) 833-7088

O: (267) 435-8015

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Office: 267-435-8015
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