Some properties wallow on the market longer than others. These are just the facts of life, kids. We thought we'd dip into the MLS for a little tour of properties in Philly that have been on the market for more than 365 consecutive days, and all of them happen to be in the multi-million dollar club. The listings range from a tri-plex penthouse in the Ayer to a Chestnut Hill mansion that was built in 1909 by Pittsburgh steel magnate Henry A. Laughlin, to a yoga studio. There's also (as seen above) some very questionable staging.
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Million-Dollar Properties on the Market for Over a Year
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1. 2 Bedrooms in the Murano
2101 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Philadelphia, PA 19103
$1,550,000 HOA Dues: $1,203/mo. 2 bedrooms, two and a half baths. On the market now for over 900 days.
2. 4 Stories in Rittenhouse
1707 Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Philadelphia, PA 19103
$2.250,000. "This is a 4 story property located in the amazing Rittenhouse Square area. It was most recently used as attorneys' offices with a private one bedroom, one bath apartment on the 4th floor with a roof deck (currently occupied). It has 8 office suites with three full baths and one half bath." It's sat on the market for more than 600 days.
3. Tri-Plex Penthouse at the Ayer
210 West Washington Square
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Philadelphia, PA 19106
4.3M for "sleek haven in the sky."
4. Steel Magnate Mansion
209 West Chestnut Hill Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Philadelphia, PA 19118
"Built in 1909 by Pittsburgh steel magnate Henry A. Laughlin, Greylock is a classic Chestnut Hill stone mansion once considered one of the finest residences overlooking the Wissahickon Valley. The original floor plan and many architectural details have been preserved." It's been on the market for 425 days.
5. Bella Vista New Construction
1332 Kater Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Philadelphia, PA 19147
On the market for $1,249,999. "Parke Place TownHomes! Stunning NEW Construction home with ELEVATOR, 2-CAR Garage, 5 outdoor spaces and 4000 square feet of living space!"
6. 8 Bedrooms in West Mt. Airy
701 West Allens Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Philadelphia, PA 19119
$1,075,000 for home named "Saracinesca."
7. 4 Bedrooms in Society Hill
111 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Philadelphia, PA 19106
On the market for $2.5 million. "Redefine your expectation for luxury living in the city. Amenities are Only the Beginning."
8. Not Quite a Year in Rittenhouse
2012 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Almost $4 million for this 8,000 square-foot mansion in Rittenhouse. Its one-year MLS birthday is in about a month.
9. 29th Floor at Residences at Ritz
1414 South Penn Square
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Philadelphia, PA 19102
$2.249 million for unit 29C. "As seen in the New York Times. Includes professionally designed upgrades and furnishings. NEWLY REDUCED PRICNG INCLUDES FURNISHINGS." Original price was $2.5M.
10. Yoga Studio on Pine Street
1100 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia, PA 19107
A Redfin agent who recently toured the property about a month ago remarked: "The details in the yoga studio space are amazing. The 2 bedroom residence above seems dark. The main level is one open room with kitchen and living area. The large deck is a highlight." $1,150,000, on the market for a little less than a year.
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