Residential Real Estate & Development
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Focus Healthcare Partners Affiliate Acquires Senior Living Community in West Chester
A Chicago-based Focus Healthcare Partners affiliate has acquired Bellingham at West Chester, a 274-unit senior living community, for $27.05 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Set on nearly 12 acres just south of Paoli Pike and west of Applebrook Golf Club, the property was sold by an affiliate of Longview Senior Housing, based in Tampa, Florida. The community offers independent living, assisted…
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House of the Week: Gorgeous Historic Traditional in East Falls
A gorgeous brick traditional home set on 0.36 lovely acres with six bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in East Falls. This distinguished residence radiates historic charm with modern sophistication. Elegant details include rich woodwork, classic fireplaces, and a wraparound porch that enhances the home’s character and welcoming atmosphere.…
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Major Lansdale Apartment Complex Sells for $92M
Lansdale’s Pennbrook Station apartment complex has changed hands in one of the most expensive multifamily deals in the Philadelphia region this year, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. An affiliate of TIAA and its real estate arm Nuveen acquired the 346-unit complex for $92.2 million. The 22-acre property, located at 100 Reading Circle,…
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Germantown to Get New 46-Unit Apartment Building
Longtime Northwest Philadelphia developer Ken Weinstein is planning a new 46-unit apartment building on Germantown Avenue, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Located in Germantown’s Penn Knox area, the five-story building will include more than 1,600 square feet of commercial space and 17 parking spaces. The project reflects a new wave of multifamily development…
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Philadelphia Region Luxury Homes Rank Among Top Ten Fastest-Selling Markets
In November 2025, luxury homes in the Philadelphia region sold faster than those in most other parts of the country, according to a new analysis by Realtor.com, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With luxury homes spending an average of 64 days on the market, roughly a week less than at the same time…
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Philadelphia’s Cost of Living Significantly Below Some of Its Suburban Counterparts, New Research Finds
Philadelphia’s cost of living is up to 26 percent lower than that of some of its suburban enclaves, found new GOBankingRates research, according to a staff report from the Philadelphia Business Journal. The annual cost of living totals $42,844 in Philadelphia, far below areas like King of Prussia at $58,509, Ardmore at $60,130, and Phoenixville…
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St. John’s Baptist Church, Closed Since August 2024, to Be Transformed Into Apartments
St. John’s Baptist Church has been sold for $1 million and will be transformed into 26 apartments, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The conversion will occur as part of a Philadelphia City Council law passed in 2019, which preserves large, neighborhood-scale historic buildings like churches. The historic South Philadelphia church dates back to…
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Florida Oceanfront Estate Owned by Late Coatesville Campbell Soup Heiress Hits Market for $85M
An oceanfront estate in South Florida owned by the late Mary Alice Dorrance Malone, a Campbell Soup heiress from Coatesville, has been listed for $85 million, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Situated on the barrier island of Manalapan between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, the 1.5-acre property sits just 12…
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Wayne-Based PPR Capital Management Joins Forces to Acquire Townhome Development in Limerick
PPR Capital Management of Wayne, the Philadelphia area’s fastest-growing private company, joined forces with Plymouth Meeting’s Bel Canto Asset Growth Fund to acquire Botanica Cottages, a garden-style townhome development located in Limerick, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The development sits close to the intersection of Limerick Center Road and West Ridge…
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Local Developer Plans Mixed-Use Project After Prime Fishtown Site Acquisition
Philadelphia-based development company Eclipse Development recently acquired a prime Fishtown development site and is planning a four-story mixed-use building there, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Eclipse paid $2.65 million for the vacant Frankford Avenue site, acquiring it from the nonprofit, Lutheran Settlement House. Plans are calling for 20 apartments and 7,000 square…
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Philadelphia Stands Out as Lone Major City in Top 20 Most Popular Housing Markets of 2025
Philadelphia made Zillow’s list of the most popular real estate markets of 2025 and was the only large city included among the predominantly midsize markets, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The majority of locations on the list fall within a population range of roughly 100,000 to 300,000 residents, making No. 19 Philadelphia a…
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Over 200 Apartments, Retail Space Coming to Malvern After Office Building Demolition
Downingtown-based TriPoint Properties is planning to demolish a Malvern office building to make way for 250 apartments and retail space, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Purchased in 2020, TriPoint and East Whiteland Township reviewed many ideas for the property at 52 Swedesford Road, ultimately settling on a mixed-use, campus-like project that will…
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House of the Week: Beautiful Classic Stone Colonial in West Mount Airy
A beautiful classic stone colonial with five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms is available in West Mount Airy for $1,850,000. This expansive residence boasts 4,357 square feet of living space, set on a generous 1.5 acre wooded lot with a remarkable in-ground pool oasis. . . Notable features include a long driveway flanked with vine-covered stone…
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Toll Brothers Launches $1M+ Luxury Community in Royersford
Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers has officially launched sales at Canterbury Meadows, a new 30-home community in Royersford, according to Paul Schwedelson of The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fort Washington-based builder says homes in the Royersford development will start at $1.02 million. The sales center and model home are located at 183 Kline Road. Residences offer…
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New Resolution Would Give Philadelphia’s Vacant School Buildings New Life
Philadelphia has about 20 vacant school properties across the city, causing increased pressure from the community to do something with them. There is now a new resolution that the Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on that would bring new life to these vacant school buildings, writes Raymond Strickland for CBS News Philadelphia. If passed,…
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House of the Week: Beautiful Corner Apartment in Center City
A beautifully appointed corner apartment at Parc Rittenhouse with two bedrooms and two full bathrooms is available for sale in Center City. This sophisticated residence offers a beautifully refined setting with every room overlooking Rittenhouse Square, which creates an exceptional sense of light, scenery, and comfort throughout. . . Among the standout spaces are the…
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House of the Week: Gorgeous Townhouse in Fitler Square
A gorgeous townhouse with two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale on S 22nd Street in Fitler Square. This elegant residence blends historic charm with contemporary luxury. Distinctive details include walnut and mahogany inlaid hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and decorative fireplaces throughout. . . Among the highlights are…
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House of the Week: Extraordinary Church-to-Residence Conversion in Manayunk
An extraordinary church-to-residence conversion home with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Manayunk. This stunning residence was once a house of worship, has been transformed into a distinguished home that seamlessly blends historic grandeur with contemporary elegance. . . Attractive details include vaulted and coffered ceilings, arched passageways,…
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