Real Estate News

This section was specifically created by the Center City Team to provide the most up to date real estate news and data pertaining to the Philadelphia community. Find all of the real estate related news impacting Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs.

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September 13, 2013

2235 Wallace Street, Philadelphia PA 19130 Just Listed for $489,000!

2235 Wallace Street, Philadelphia PA 19130 Just Listed for $489,000!   The CenterCityTeam has just listed this gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the Art Museum Area. Why rent when you can own this house complete with two outdoor spaces and more! Tranquil, renovated 3 bed, 2.5 bath, three story Art Museum home on beautiful tree lined street with AMAZING private […]
September 13, 2013

Today Is Deadline For Philadelphia Homestead Exemption Tax Savings

Owners of Philadelphia real estate have until the end of business today, September 13th, 2013 to submit their Homestead Exemption application to the City of Philadelphia and save big on their 2014 Taxes.  As previously mentioned, the exemption reduces the assessed value by $30,000 thus lowering the real estate tax burden for the owner of the home but the exemption […]
September 12, 2013

PURE SWEETS Organic, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Bakery Coming To Rittenhouse Square

Fans of Pure Fare, Agno Grill and Sweet Freedom can attest to the fact that Rittenhouse Square has seen a literal explosion of organic, locally sourced, gluten free, vegan and eco-conscious restaurant options pop up in the last 12-24 months.  Very soon, Rittenhouse Square will add Pure Sweets to that list! Pure Sweets is a gluten-free, kosher, vegan, and organic […]
September 11, 2013

Is Logan Square Quietly Turning Into Philadelphia’s Upper East Side?

Even casual followers of real estate in and around Philadelphia must have noticed the deluge of large, luxurious homes being built currently and in recent years in Logan Square. The Trend seems to have started with the King’s Court Townhomes (pictured below) few years back and as I write this there are 3 under construction projects worth mentioning. Mode7 Masada Builders […]
September 10, 2013

Lil’ Pop Shop’s Homemade Popsicles Now in Queen Village!

So many unique restaurants and desert shops opening this Fall!  If it’s unseasonably warm you can cool off at Lil’ Pop Shop, who serves the most delectable popsicles in the city. Now you can grab some on South Street at their new location, 534 S. 4th Street. They have everything imaginable from Coconut Hibiscus to Red Chile Mango. Owner Jeanne Chang grew […]
September 9, 2013

Philadelphia Donut Truck Rolling The Streets Soon!

Philadelphia Donut Truck Rolling The Streets Soon! UNDRGRND Donuts, the new food truck in town will be rolling around Philadelphia soon enough where you can dunk it, dip it, and eat it! With tons of crazy mouth watering concoctions, your sweet tooth will be thanking you. UNDRGRND Donuts, the only gourmet food truck in the Philadelphia area that specializes in fresh, […]
September 6, 2013

Little Nonna’s Now Open In Midtown Village

My grandfather would be so happy to hear that there’s finally an intimate little Italian restaurant open near 12th and Locust in Midtown Village (Wash West).  Marcie Turney and Val Safran, whose resume includes favorites like Lolita and Barbuzoo, recently opened the doors to Little Nonna’s, an old school Italian throwback restaurant featuring grandma style classic Italian dishes, décor and […]
September 5, 2013

Jose Garces Working on 3 New Restaurants in Philadelphia

Jose Garces is going to be a busy man this Fall, as he takes on 3 new projects from the Philadelphia Airport to Center City. Garces has over 15 restaurants in 5 cities, with some of the top dishes right here in Philly. Amada, Tinto and Village Whiskey are just a few of his award winning restaurants currently open in […]
September 3, 2013

Nutritious and Delicious! Sip-N-Glo Juicery at 932 South Street

Nutritious and Delicious! Sip-N-Glo Juicery at 932 South Street Recently I had the pleasure of stumbling across a Sip-N-Glo Juicery, Philly’s newest juice bar on South Street that makes eating ( or drinking I should say) healthy a little bit easier for those of us watching our waist.   All of the ingredients used are freshly picked, or locally sourced and […]