Welcome to Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA stands as a major landmark of American history. It served as the cultural, social, and geographical hub of the original thirteen colonies. Benjamin Franklin and other key figures in the events leading up to the American Revolution were instrumental in drawing political attention to this great city, and eventually Philadelphia became the first capital of the young United States. Today “the City of Brotherly Love” is home to over 1.5 million people who take pride in their city’s role in the history of the nation.
Residents of Philadelphia can easily get in touch with the city’s remarkable past just by walking through its streets. With architecture that dates back to colonial times, every turn of the corner promises a thrill for the history enthusiast. But at the turn of the 20th century, steel and concrete structures were incorporated into the city skyline, and now the city of Philadelphia features an eclectic mix of old and new, historic and contemporary.
Nowhere is this more evident than in Philadelphia’s Center City and its nearby neighborhoods. Real estate in Philadelphia’s Center City offers a wide range of condominiums, townhouses, and converted lofts in historic and contemporary buildings. Live in the lap of luxury in Philadelphia’s finest residential properties, such as The Residences at Two Liberty Place; this second tallest building in Philadelphia has converted its upper floors into luxury condos with amazing views of the city below. Just one look will win your heart. But if ultra-urban lofts, condos and penthouses aren’t your style, Philadelphia also offers condominiums and lofts that are more historic and traditional in style, such as those that can be found in the much desired location of Rittenhouse Square. Condominiums in Rittenhouse Square typically run $300,000 and up, and allow their residents to reap all the benefits of living in one of William Penn’s original settlements.
For those who desire life near Center City, but want to live it in a single family home, real estate in Philadelphia offers another option for comfortable city living without sacrificing historic flavor—the row house. The row house is as much a part of Philadelphia’s history as the Declaration of Independence; in fact it was Philadelphia that brought this style of home construction to the United States in the early 1800s. Row houses can be seen in nearly every part of the city, from Victorian-style homes in North Philadelphia to twin row houses in West Philadelphia, and come in an affordable range of prices.
These are just a few of the possibilities you’ll encounter when searching for a home in Philadelphia. Investing in Philadelphia real estate is one of the best moves you can make. The city is always growing, always evolving, but never loses sight of its past.
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