| So you have decided to move to Philadelphia, but are | | | | of the most prestigious areas in Center City. The |
| not too familiar with the area. You have talked to your | | | | boundaries are South of Market, North of Lombard, |
| family and friends, and everyone seems to point you in | | | | West of 15th, East of 22nd. |
| different directions. Your head is spinning because you | | | | 19106- Average sales price - $562,200. This zip code is |
| don't want to make any mistakes, and I don't blame | | | | made up of Old City, which stretches from the |
| you! There are areas to run to, and areas to run away | | | | Delaware River, south of Vine Street, north of Walnut |
| from. I am going to tell you about a few of the best | | | | Street, and east of 7th Street; and Society Hill, which |
| areas in Center City Philadelphia to live in. | | | | goes from South of Walnut, North of Lombard, West |
| You have to consider a few things when deciding on | | | | of Delaware, East of 6th. |
| a place to live. The first and most obvious is price. | | | | Rittenhouse Square, Society Hill and Old City are all |
| How much are you willing to spend on your dream | | | | very desirable areas where value continues to remain |
| house, and how much can you actually qualify for? (A | | | | steady. These neighborhoods are built out for the most |
| pre-approval from a mortgage lender will answer this | | | | part, and it is difficult to find raw land for a reasonable |
| question) | | | | price in these areas. If location is your top priority, and |
| The second thing to consider is location. Where do you | | | | price will not stand in your way, these areas may be |
| work? Where do you like to spend your free time? | | | | good places to look for a house. There are tons of |
| What is important to you about location? The first two | | | | restaurants and stores, and many nice parks for kids |
| items go hand in hand with each other, The more | | | | or dogs. |
| desirable the location, the more expensive the house | | | | If price is a concern, and you are looking for something |
| will be. | | | | with more space and possibly some parking, Graduate |
| The third item to consider is safety. Center city has | | | | Hospital may be a better choice for you. You will have |
| some extremely safe neighborhoods, but nestled | | | | an easier time finding a newer house for a more |
| between those safe neighborhoods are neighborhoods | | | | reasonable price, and parking is not as big of an issue |
| you want to avoid. Once you have ranked the first | | | | there. The borders of Graduate Hospital are South of |
| three items, you will be able to get into specifics. | | | | Lombard, North of Washington, East of the Schuylkill |
| According to the Trend MLS 2008 1st quarter | | | | River, West of Broad, although I caution you about the |
| economic report, the top 2 most expensive zip codes | | | | specific streets you choose. |
| are as follows: | | | | If you want to find out more information about these |
| 19103- Average sales price - $564,600. This area is | | | | areas, or other areas in Philadelphia, please click here. |
| known as Rittenhouse Square, and is known as one | | | | |