Marvelous Monday: Adorable Homes Under $275k

It’s time for another installment of Marvelous Monday! (Worry not, Philadelphia – WTPhilly will return!)

Center City can, as we’ve discussed umpteen times, be expensive. Don’t think, though, that you are necessarily priced out of a great Philadelphia home because your budget is modest! The following homes prove that treasure awaits those willing to dig a bit. All are priced under $275,000 and each is full of unique charm.

1929 Wallace St APT 2B
2 beds, 2 baths, 875 sqft
$255,000


This beautiful, 100-year-old unit in the former Baer Mansion (condo conversion) touts private, gated parking in addition to an open floor plan and an adorable tiled kitchen. Exposed brick in the second bedroom and a breathtaking bay window add gorgeous character. Ten-foot ceilings, wood molding, and arched doorways give the feel of a gracious historic home.

116 W Wildey St
2 beds, 1 bath, 648 sqft
$245,000


Hello, NoLibs! This home was completely renovated just last year – new HVAC, living room drywall, new ductwork, new kitchen, all fresh paint, and so much more! Everything is fresh, airy, and bright, just waiting for the love of a new owner to light it up. The kitchen is a highlight, with new stainless steel appliances, a subway tile backsplash, and gleaming cherry cabinets.

2001 Hamilton St APT 1516
Studio, 1 bath, 506 sqft
$149,000


Southern exposures give you gorgeous views of the Center City skyline! The layout of this generously-sized studio will impress you – the kitchen is separate, leaving ample living and sleeping space in the main room. You’ll be surprised at the roominess of this Art Museum unit, as well as with the amenities you get living in this building.

429 N 13th St APT 5I
1 bed, 1 bath, 933 sqft
$180,300


High ceilings! Large windows! This Spring Garden loft has everything you could want. I love the hardwood floors and exposed brick, as well as the entire industrial-lite look going on. It’s a Fannie Mae Homepath property, which can mean great benefits for buyers.

901 N Penn St UNIT R405
1 bed, 1 bath, 828 sqft
$257,500


Views of the bridge and river are yours in this fantastically airy, well-lit condo. Hardwood floors, an open floor plan, and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen impart a high-end, modern look, and a corner full of windows bring the outside indoors in the best possible way. The building’s amenities include a 24/7 concierge, riverfront pool deck, fitness center, and secured parking.