Friday, August 27, 2010

2218 Martha St.

Featured Listing:


2218-20 Martha St.
Philadelphia, PA 19125


Description:
Tucked in a bustling area with construction everywhere is a one of a kind home, rarely offered anywhere in Philadelphia. Enter this double wide converted warehouse into your soaring ceiling living room area, under the designer modern light reflecting off the exposed brick wall. Walk back under the modern fan co fan and steel beam to the step up bedroom which the owner uses as a dining room. To the right is the expansive kitchen with 6 burner stove, granite counters, island, and more. Full bath, garage, and ample closets also share the stained concrete first floor above the huge basement storage area. Upstairs beautiful original wood floors, exposed wood beams, brick, and huge windows await. A living/entertaining area here also has 1/2 bath, laundry room, and spiral staircase to pilot house and roof deck. Around the corner, continue to your office/studio area and on into the main bedroom with designer closet, 5 head oversized shower stall, jacuzzi tub.

Green features:
Dual zone electric heat pumps, low flow faucets



Green Tip of the Week:
When recycling plastic bottles, remember to rinse them out, remove caps, and crush them first before placing in your recycling bin. This will save room for more recyclables in the bin.




Increase Your Buyer Potential:
Rates are historically low right now! Since May, rates have dropped by 1% so now is a great time to search. Buyers could increase their buying potential by $25,000 when comparing between 4.5% and 5.5% rates. If buyers do not wish to increase their purchase price, they could save as much as $150 or more per month!


Single-Family - Philadelphia County

Settled Units
2008/2009 Change: -17.18%
2009/2010 Change: +13.35%

Total Settled Volume
2008/2009 Change: -21.05%
2009/2010 Change: +16.86%

Average Sale Price/Opening Price
2009/2010 Change: +1.04%
(Fire sale is ending... prices are stabilizing)


Condo - Philadelphia County

Settled Units
2008/2009 Change: -32.89%
2009/2010 Change: +25.67%

Total Settled Volume
2008/2009 Change: -34.82%
2009/2010 Change: +17.10%