By: Chandler Presson By: Chandler Presson | March 6, 2024 | Home & Real Estate, Feature,
Picture this: you’re looking to buy a $2-4 million home in Philadelphia. What can your budget get you? We searched four Philadelphia neighborhoods—Chestnut Hill, Avenue of the Arts, Old City and Rittenhouse—to see just how far your money will go.
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Tons of natural light and square footage await at this Chestnut Hill home. Perfect for a large family, this six-bedroom, six-full-bath and two-half-bath house comes equipped with gorgeous entertaining areas (think a generously-sized formal living room, dining room and family room) as well as comfortable and private bedrooms. Every space is meticulously crafted, from the Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances in the kitchen to the flagstone terrace with a summer kitchen. Perhaps best of all? The third-floor bonus area is full of flexible square footage that can adapt to any family’s needs, whether that be a playroom, home office or guest suite. $2,875,000, Holly Reynolds, The Sivel Group, 215.900.0175, thesivelgroup.com
If you’re seeking the ultimate urban lifestyle, look no further. This Old City condo boasts enviable urban amenities such as an exclusive key-access elevator, gorgeous cityscape views, an open layout and a sizeable terrace. Gorgeous details such as Miele appliances, a Silestone waterfall island and a breakfast bar make the kitchen a delight to use. The unit’s crowning jewel has to be the primary suite, where walk-in closets, a marble fireplace, a spa-like primary bathroom and heightened ceilings provide luxurious living. $2,295,000, Megan Nicoletti, Serhant, 610.755.2534, serhant.com
It doesn’t get much more luxurious than this Rittenhouse townhome that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern amenities, reflecting Philadelphia’s character to a tee. All four stories of this five-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom house are outfitted with gorgeous finishes, from marble tiles to French doors and custom wainscotting. The primary suite is your private oasis in the city, complete with Blanc & Noir marble floors, a custom-built linen cabinet, and a luxurious en suite bathroom. The cherry on top (pun intended)? The roof deck with a retractable canopy. $3,950,000, Kristen Foote, Compass, 215.767.0754, 1812delancey.com
Location is everything, and it doesn’t get better than Avenue of the Arts. Placing you right in the middle of the action, this Ritz Carlton Residences condo gives you the whole city at your fingertips, including all the Ritz has to offer. Residents enjoy amenities such as a dedicated parking space and valet service, a luxury courtesy car and driver, a fitness center, a wellness room, a pool and hot tub, a resident’s lounge, a private screening room and a catering kitchen. Not the mention the condo itself, which features three en suite bedrooms, a library, custom-built dressing rooms and much, much more. $3,650,000, Andrea Edrei, Societe Select, 917.968.7848, societeselect.com
Whether you prefer tons of square footage, outdoor space or unmatched amenities, these on-the-market Philadelphia properties are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Let us know which is your favorite!
Photography by: 14 Valley View Road images by Nick Wnorowski / WeFilmPhilly; 1812 Delancey Place Images by Donkin Media; 1414 S. Penn Square images Unit 40BC images by by Daniel Isayeff