Home » Neighborhoods » Society Hill Neighborhood Information, 19106

Society Hill Neighborhood Information, 19106

This post was written by georgine on October 22, 2009
Posted Under: Neighborhoods, Society Hill

Old City and Society Hill are known as the most historic square mile in America. Although these two neighborhoods border each other and are where are founding father lived and worked they are vastly different. Old City (Front-8th, Walnut-Vine) is a happening hot spot packed with urbanites looking for fun and Society Hill (Front-8th, Walnut-Lombard) is an affluent, virtually commercial free neighborhood inhabitated by wealthy families who enjoy the peace and quiet.

DEAL: Old City: Lofts & Condos amid a fabulous mix of boutiques, bars & galleries in the Entertainment District Society Hill: Restored Colonial, Federal and Georgian Townhomes provide genteel living on tree-lined, cobblestone blocks in what Forbes called one of the most exclusive enclaves in America. Of the 174 houses and condos sold in 19106 between August, 2008 & August 2009, the average sold price was $502,117.

FEEL: Old City: Vibrant, exciting Society Hill: Peaceful, charming

Old City Real Estate Market Report

Society Hill Real Estate Market Report

Center City Housing Report

Landmarks

American Philosophical Society

Arch Street Drag

Arch Street Friends Meeting House

Ben Franklin Bust

Christ Church Grounds

Dream Garden Mosaic

Elfreth’s Alley