Society Hill
Willings Alley Mews home in Society Hill asks $779K
It’s one of eight homes in the gated community and features nearly brand new kitchen and a roof deck with city views.
Incredible Thomas Sulley home in Society Hill lists for $3.3M
The recently renovated home dates back to 1796 and is a National Historic Landmark. Will the home’s long history and new look help the home find a buyer?
Modern condo in Ayer building shaves $700K off asking price
The 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath condo with views overlooking Washington Square is now $5 million. That price tag buys a golf simulator room, two offices, and three parking spaces.
Society Hill home from 1770 goes modern, asks $899K
The rowhome looks like the quintessential Society Hill house. But numerous renovations over the years have transformed the 247-year-old property into a modern home.
Philly’s 10 most expensive home sales of January 2017
The city’s real estate market wasted no time at the start of the year, with some of Philly’s most notable condos nabbing seven figures.
How Philly home prices stack up neighborhood by neighborhood
See which areas of the city are the most and the least expensive for buying this month, based on price per square foot.
Sold homes update from Point Breeze, Chestnut Hill, Queen Village, and more
As January comes to a close, we’re taking a look at how five Philly homes fared on the market and what they ultimately sold for this month.
New Society Hill townhomes wow with unusual brick screen facade
The award-winning residential project is a new look for the neighborhood, drawing on its next-door neighbors for inspiration.
A helpful guide to visiting Philly’s 4 national parks
Some are big, some are small, but all of them are signifcant and steeped in history. Here’s a helpful guide full of fun facts on each site, plus easy directions on how to visit them.
Here’s what $2,000 rents in Philly right now
Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a weekly column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various Philly neighborhoods. Today, we're looking at apartments renting around $2,000.
Historic John Penn House in Society Hill re-lists for $2.45M
After spending some time off the market, the historic mansion with ties to George Washington is back on the market with a smaller price tag.
Here’s what $1,700 rents in Philly right now
From a Society Hill 1-bedroom to a cozy Fitler Square home, this week we’re taking a look at what $1,700 rents in various Philly neighborhoods these days.
Philly’s 10 most beautiful homes of 2016
From a stunning Victorian to the ultimate fixer-upper, there were plenty of gorgeous homes to ogle over this year. Here, we present the 10 homes that truly left us speechless.
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Mapping Philly's 10 most expensive house sales in 2016
We're at the end of 2016, so it's due time to check in on how Philly's real estate market handled its most expensive listings. In a nutshell: Pretty well.
10 Philly kitchens to inspire you this Thanksgiving
From sleek, modern finishes to impeccable renovations, here are 10 enviable kitchens in homes that are currently on the market in Philadelphia.
Here’s what $1,600 rents in Philly right now
Welcome back to Curbed Comparisons, a dive into the options available for a certain price point in various Philly neighborhoods. Is one person's loft another person’s townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $1,600/month.
Opulent Society Hill condo with solarium asks $1.65M
Opulent is the perfect word to describe this condo, which features 24-karat gold light fixtures, chandeliers, a movie theater, and an epic backyard.
Historic Physick House to be on Ghost Hunters TV show
The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks announced last week that the historic Physick House, once home to surgeon Philip Syng Physick, will be the main attraction of Ghost Hunters season 11, episode 10.
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11 historic homes for sale in Philadelphia
Given Philly's own history, it's not always surprising when a historic home hits the market. But that doesn't mean we don't love 'em. Here are 11 homes that are currently up for grabs and are listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.
This $16.7M Society Hill mansion is now the most expensive home for sale in Philly
A massive single-family home in Society Hill, just blocks away from Independence Hall, has just hit the market for $16,795,000, becoming the most expensive home currently for sale in Philadelphia.
Corner condo in IM Pei’s Society Hill Towers asks $320K
Big windows, lots of light, and a view—sometimes that’s all you need, and this one-bedroom condo in IM Pei’s Society Hill Towers proves it. The corner unit offers all three and is on the market for $320,000.
The 5 most beautiful streets in Philly
The top five streets that came out on top ended up being the most iconic of the bunch. Give it a read, then put your phone or computer away—you've got some exploring to do.
Philly Rent: What $2,000 rents in Philly right now
Welcome back to Curbed Comparisons, a dive into the options available for a certain price point in various neighborhoods. This week we looked at places to share in Philly, so renters might split the cost and double their access to fun spaces.
Philly's 16 largest residences for sale, in one graph
NeighborhoodX checked out the most recently listings and found that the largest actual residences for sale range from a midcentury modern 6,500-square-foot unit in the Barclay Condominiums to the 16,000-square-foot Greylock mansion in Chestnut Hill.
James and Dolley Madison house sells for $2.9M
The Society Hill home where James and Dolley Madison lived before becoming president and First Lady of the United States has been sold for $2.9 million, becoming one of the most expensive home sales in Philadelphia so far this year.
Society Hill condo with soaring ceilings asks $639K
Society Hill is home to a mix of both historic rowhomes dating back to the pre-Revolution era and architecturally significant towers and townhomes from the 1970s, like this light-filled condo on Saint James Court.
What $1,200 rents in Philly right now
Welcome back to Curbed Comparisons, a dive into the options available for a certain price point in various neighborhoods. Is one person's loft another person’s townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $1,200/month.
5 Philly mansions for sale with jaw-dropping pools
From a jaw-dropping estate in Villanova with two pools to a Society Hill rowhome with a roof top pool, here are five mansions for sale just begging for an epic pool party.
Historic 5-story home in Society Hill seeks $5.75M
To describe its size in a word: Massive. It clocks in at 9,062 square feet and features four bedrooms and three baths. But don't worry: There's an elevator when all of those stairs are just too much to handle.
Society Hill Home with Rooftop Pool Seeks $6.8M
Listed for the first time since 2000, this double-lot property comes with a long list of private amenities, from a roof top pool to a movie theater to an underground parking garage. Will all of that be enough to find a buyer?
The 2nd Least Popular National Park is in Philly
There were just 1,261 visits in 2015 and $7,220 in visitor spending at this national park. It also happens to be the smallest national park in the country. So what is it?
James and Dolley Madison House Lists for $3.2M
Before James Madison became the fourth president of the United States, he lived at 429 Spruce Street with his wife Dolley from 1794 to 1797. Today, that same Federal-style rowhome in Society Hill is on the market asking for a pretty penny.
Inside a $2.65M Historic Mansion in Society Hill
Perhaps the property's biggest claim to fame is that it served as the winter headquarters for George Washington from 1781 to 1782. It also has ties to William Penn's grandson.
Grand Society Hill Home Now $775K Cheaper
This Society Hill stunner first listed back in November for $5,775,000, becoming the fifth most expensive home for sale in the city at the time. But it wasn't the hefty price tag that stood out to us about this property.
Historic 1770 William Pedden House Seeks $1.2M
You can almost always count on a home in Society Hill to come with a good backstory. This historic home was built in 1770 by a shopkeeper and is now on the market with a $1.2 million price tag.
You Can Buy a 245-Year-Old Home for $549K
The historic Hall Wister House in Society Hill has hit the market and can be yours for $549,000. The idyllic rowhome is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was built in 1771.
Rarely Offered Society Hill Rowhouse Asks $799K
This charming Colonial-style rowhome in historic Society Hill last sold for $312,000 in 1998. After a number of upgrades including new bathrooms, the home is back on the market for the first time since then.
$1.2M Society Hill Home Shocks with Bold Colors
It's a typical brick home from the outside, but the interiors offer a completely different vibe with brightly painted walls and wide entertaining spaces.
Federal Townhouse in Society Hill Asks $1.2M
The 19th-century house features original pine floors, fireplaces, and antique shutters