Advice on up and coming areas in Philadelphia

Advice on up and coming areas in Philadelphia

Real Estate Investor · New York City, NY · Member since 2014 · 21 posts · 5 votes

Can anyone recommend any areas in Philadelphia which are "up and coming" and which may have greater appreciation potential - i.e. those areas which are close to a "hot" neighborhood and are starting to be cleaned up/developed.

Thanks

Paul

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Philadelphia, PA · Member since 2014 · 2 posts · 4 votes
12y

Personally, I find that many of the "hot" areas that people are familiar with and talking about have already priced in the potential for future appreciation.  That said, Brewerytown does still present good opportunity. Another place that I feel is often overlooked is Grays Ferry, which on the east side has Penn already underway expanding across the river in to the south bank, and from the west Point Breeze spilling over.

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  • Southampton, PA · Member since 2014 · 14 posts · 1 vote
    12y

    I was in Northern Liberties area a few weeks ago and that area is being completely redeveloped.  New construction all over the place and not just one house at a time.  I'm talking about blocks and blocks of houses.  I haven't been to that area in over 5 years and I couldn't recognize it.

    Also, I was in South Philly couple of days ago and saw lots of rehabs around Geno's/Pat's Steaks area.

  • Real Estate Investor · New York City, NY · Member since 2014 · 21 posts · 5 votes
    12y

    Thanks Russell

    I appreciate the advice.  I'm planning a trip down to Philly shortly and will be sure to check it out.

    Paul

  • Rental Property Investor · philadelphia, PA · Member since 2011 · 143 posts · 20 votes
    12y

    Yeah definitely south philly,  is on fire.  The north east philly is always a solid Roi as well. Try lower west philly ( the bottom) university of Penn is buying lower west up and gentrifying it. 

  • Involved In Real Estate · Langhorne, PA · Member since 2013 · 38 posts · 20 votes
    12y

    I agree with Ralph.  South Philly is the place to be right now.  Most areas of the 19145 are still really cheap but won't be for long.  

  • Real Estate Investor · New York City, NY · Member since 2014 · 21 posts · 5 votes
    12y

    Great, thanks guys.

    Can you recommend a realtor in this area?

    Paul

  • Accountant · Philadelphia, PA · Member since 2013 · 303 posts · 210 votes
    12y

    Hey I would also check out francisville / brewerytown areas. I live in the Art Museum area and that's there I would look to buy.

  • Real Estate Investor · New York City, NY · Member since 2014 · 21 posts · 5 votes
    12y

    Thanks Tim

  • Rental Property Investor · philadelphia, PA · Member since 2011 · 143 posts · 20 votes
    12y

    Yeah Tim, that brewerytown is bubbling. And for it to be a north philadelphia area, it suprises me from the retail purchase price, from the price the investor (previous owner) paid. That's not including their rehab cost. But it's some good numbers

  • Philadelphia, PA · Member since 2014 · 2 posts · 4 votes
    12y

    Personally, I find that many of the "hot" areas that people are familiar with and talking about have already priced in the potential for future appreciation.  That said, Brewerytown does still present good opportunity. Another place that I feel is often overlooked is Grays Ferry, which on the east side has Penn already underway expanding across the river in to the south bank, and from the west Point Breeze spilling over.

  • Real Estate Investor · New York City, NY · Member since 2014 · 21 posts · 5 votes
    12y

    Thanks Brendan,  I appreciate your thoughts.

    Paul

  • Investor · South Jersey, NJ · Member since 2013 · 338 posts · 22 votes
    12y

    I think it is a little late for No Libs, I like Fishtown though.

  • Real Estate Investor · New York City, NY · Member since 2014 · 21 posts · 5 votes
    12y

    Thanks Gregory

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