PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rittenhouse Realty Advisors is pleased to announce the sale of 248 Market Street in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia. The property, which consists of six residential apartments and two ground floor commercial units, traded for over $450,000 per unit.
The residential units were recently updated and feature granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances in the kitchens, vaulted ceilings, oversized windows, walk-in closets, in-unit washers and dryers and controlled building access. The property is located on the bustling corner of 3 rd Street and Market Street, convenient to Old City’s historic and tourist destinations, as well as a great variety of popular restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. The property is also located one block from SEPTA’s Market Frankford train line.
The property sold to an overseas investment group with local ties. Ken Wellar, Managing Partner at RRA, noted that this a growing trend, stating: “We are seeing more and more international buyers get aggressive in buying core assets in Center City.”
Chris Egan, a Senior Associate at RRA, added: “Recently we have seen a surge in interest in the Old City sub-market, which makes sense given its accessibility and proximity to the CBD. Old City also has great mixed-use building stock.”
The commercial units were leased to Color Inc., a retail/souvenir shop and Car-Tel Communications, Philadelphia’s Largest AT&T Retailer. Larry Steinberg, who previously arranged the lease with Car-Tel, noted: “The stable retail leases on the ground floor helped to add value in this transaction.”
For more information on current rates or to view our available listings visit www.RittenhouseRealty.com .
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Rittenhouse Realty Advisors is a real estate advisory firm with an extensive focus in the brokerage of multi-family communities throughout the northeast region of the United States. Formed in February 2013 by a group of advisors with more than 30 years of commercial investment sales experience, our focus is on multi-family and mixed-use properties with significant residential components.
Press Contact: Corey Lonberger and Ken Wellar Managing Partners 215-454-2852
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