The oldest neighborhood in Philadelphia has always kept up with the times. One of Philadelphia's most simultaneously sophisticated and laid back communities, Old City is a great place to call home whether you're looking for a rehabbed 17th century townhouse or high-ceilinged factory loft. [Read more below]
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Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
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130-36 N Bread St #310, PHILADELPHIA, PA - $315,000
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Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
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20 S Letitia St #3a, PHILADELPHIA, PA - $1,299,000
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Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
1515 Massachusetts Ave Se, WASHINGTON, DC - $949,000
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Coldwell Banker Realty
3 N Columbus Blvd #pl229, PHILADELPHIA, PA - $249,000
Newly Renovated! 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath Bi-level In Pier 3 Condominium. This Unit Features Hardwood Flooring Through-out, 18 Ft. High Ceilings, Exposed Beams And Duct-work. Floor To Ceiling Sliding Glass Doors In The Living Room Lead Out To Atrium Patio....
Keller Williams Philly
113 N Bread St #3e10 Aka 10e, PHILADELPHIA, PA - $1,200,000
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Resting just beyond Benjamin Franklin Parkway, home to Philly’s truly world-class museums, Fairmount is synonymous with fine art — but it’s far from the only draw of Center City’s effusive northern neighbor.
“Center City” is what Philadelphians call their downtown - the historic city core that dates to its 1682 founding. With the third-highest residential population of any U.S. central business district, Center city is not a neighborhood but a collection of neighborhoods that range from tony Rittenhouse Square and Society Hill to immigrant gateway Chinatown, with just about everything in between. What do you want? Great shopping? Enticing dining options? Arts and culture? High-rise luxury?
The name "Fishtown" is derived form the area's former role as the center of the shad fishing industry on the Delaware River. Today people of all kinds call this neighborhood home. Known as an emerging center of the arts, entertainment, and dining and hipster vibe.
Located five blocks east of the Schuylkill River, this half-acre park lies on the edge of the Center City shopping district, and just a few blocks southwest of Rittenhouse Square. Residents take great pride in living adjacent to the Schuylkill River Park one of the most used parks in Philadelphia.
Food lover's dream. True to the neighborhood's roots, which stretch back to the late 1800s, most of the stores here are Italian but you'll also find Latin American, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese and Mexican foods here. chef's paradise. The growing diversity of the market is a direct reflection of the growing diversity of the community itself.
Northern Liberties is a historic and vibrant community north of Center City Philadelphia. Recently, Norther Liberties has become of the most hip places for nightlife, and dining, and the value of homes is steadily increasing each year. There are also many open areas, and parks. Real estate in here largely consists of converted row homes, high-end lofts and condos.
The oldest neighborhood in Philadelphia has always kept up with the times. One of Philadelphia's most sophisticated and laid back communities filled with rehabbed 17th century townhouse & high-ceilinged factory lofts. Buoyed by a strong arts community and a fun bohemian atmosphere, this is a hip area, dense with coffee shops, three performing arts centers, over 50 galleries and 25 museums with an eclectic mix of designer stores, great restaurants and nightclubs.
Of all of Philadelphia’s up-and-coming neighborhoods, none has received more buzz recently than Point Breeze. It started in 2016 when RealtyTrac looked at “rough-and-tumble neighborhoods on the rebound” and Point Breeze came in at 5th in the nation. Zillow recently named it Philly’s hottest housing market. Great housing stock, proximity to the central business district, multiple commercial corridors, and easy access to public transportation and highway arteries is why many call this home.
Queen Village is part of old Southwark, Known as Philadelphia's first suburb, which was incorporated into the city in 1856 and is still the city's longest occupied residential neighborhoods. Street boundaries: south side of Lombard Street to the north side of Washington Avenue, Front Street to 6th Street, encompassing two principal commercial corridors, South Street and Fabric Row on 4th Street. Homes in Queen Village are truly historic and quaint.
Society Hill real estate appeals to buyers looking for an extremely central urban community that also possesses ample charm, peaceful tree lined narrow cobblestone streets, historic churches and the highest concentration of 18th and 19th century homes in Philadelphia.
The oldest neighborhood in Philadelphia has always kept up with the times. One of Philadelphia's most simultaneously sophisticated and laid back communities, Old City is a great place to call home whether you're looking for a rehabbed 17th century townhouse or high-ceilinged factory loft. When William Penn and the Quakers first settled in Philadelphia back in the 1600s, Old City was the place they called home. Now, over three centuries later, Old City Philadelphia real estate is a fantastic blend of old and new that always manages to feel current. From working class row houses lining cobblestone alleys to rehabbed warehouses, new construction and high rise condos with riverfront and city views, Old City real estate presents a wide range of choice for Philadelphia home buyers.
Old City Condos, Lofts and Studios
This was once known as the warehouse district, and there are lots of converted factories here. Warehouse condos, lofts, art spaces and studio apartments abound in this part of Philly. There aren't many single family homes on the market, but the range of choice when it comes to Old City condominiums is vast. Choose from funky apartments in elegant Victorian buildings, to expansive 6 bedroom conversions.
Old City Lifestyle
Old City culture is buoyed by a strong arts community, youthful energy and a fun bohemian atmosphere. This is a hip area, dense with coffee shops and art galleries. You'll find three performing arts centers, over 50 galleries and 25 museums in Old City along with and eclectic mix of designer stores, great restaurants and nightclubs to explore.
Old City is also home to Philadelphia's First Friday event. Held on the first Friday of every month, this public celebration centers around the area's galleries opening their doors to the public and staying open well into the evening. The event draws a diverse crowd without fail. Everyone shows up at first Friday sooner or later.
Getting Around in Old City
If you can't possibly part with your car, it's fairly easy to rent a parking spot in Old City Philadelphia. But like all of Center City, you really don't need a car to get where you're going here. The area is extremely walkable and well-served by public transit systems. The Market Street East Station is a few blocks away where residents can catch a SEPTA train or bus to anywhere in the Region. The Market-Frankford El and Philly Phlash also run through Old City. When you live in Old City, you're about 10 minutes from downtown Philadelphia.
Important Parks and Attractions in Old City
Despite all its modern trappings, Old City Philadelphia is the most historic neighborhood in America. Once the site of America's first capital, this is where the declaration of Independence was first read, where the US constitution was penned and where the first American flag was sewn. Some of the landmarks and attractions in the neighborhood include:
Independence National Historical Park
Betsy Ross House
Liberty Bell
Elfreth's Alley
Franklin Square
Washington Square
Girard Fountain Park
Penn's Landing
Delaware River
Old City Zip Code
Homes in Old City Philadelphia are within the 19106 zip code.