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Philadelphia Short Sales: A French Architectural Masterpiece in Center City !

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Real Estate Agent with The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia

July 26, 2009 11:33 PM

Philadelphia Short Sales

A French Architectural Masterpiece Holds it's Head High in Center City

We have a spectacular Philadelphia Short Sale opportunity at the Victory Building in Center City. We'd like to share it with you.

What makes this such a unique and stunning opportunity is not just the individual condo that we are selling but where it is located. It is located in a building that marks a period in history long forgotten. This Philadelphia condominium building holds it's head high amongst Philadelphia's younger generation of soaring glass high-rises.

The Victory Building that houses our listing, a 1 bedroom 1 bath condo for sale (asking price $235,000), was designed by Henry Fernbach, the very same person who designed the New York Mutual Life Insurance Building in 1873.

Centrally located at 1001 Chestnust Street in Washington Square, the building is absolutely beautiful. The architecture style is called Second Empire which is is a French style of Victorian architecture known by its mansard roofs and had been quite popular in the United States from 1860 through the 1880's. The Victory building is even in the National Register of Historic Buildings.

If you are thinking of walking by this spectacular specimen, it is located at the intersection of 10th St & Chestnut right in the heart of Center City and steps away from Thomas Jefferson Hospital and Reading Terminal Market.

Philadelphia Real Estate Victory Building Interior Washington Sw 19107

We hope this info on The Victory Building (Philadelphia Condominiums) is useful and informative. If you are interested in making an appointment to see this desirable unit, please contact us. Also, please subscribe to our blog to see our future blog posts as well as other Philadelphia Short Sale opportunities!

Also feel free to stop by our office to discuss as well as checking out our new office location in Northern Liberties ! And for more insight on the Philadelphia condominium market, please read Where is the Philadelphia Condo Market Going ?

If interested in buying or selling a condo in Philadelphia, contact Chris and Stephanie Somers at thesomersteam@yahoo.com or 215-400-2612 . You can connect with us on Facebook and Twitter . For investment properties, check out our new investor site at Philly Investor Hub and ask us about Philadelphia Foreclosures and Short Sales .

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Great looking building. I hope you have good luck with sales in this beauty.

Jul 26, 2009 11:45 PM

Bill Gassett

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA

Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Chris good luck with your latest short sale. I am sure you will get to the closing table. Sounds like a great spot.

Jul 27, 2009 12:07 AM

Beth Forbes

The mortgage help you want when you need it. - Center Valley, PA

Your 24/7 loan officer

What a GORGEOUS building! And in such a great location...

Jul 27, 2009 02:43 AM

Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON

Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Hi Christopher and Stephanie, wow, what great architecture! Wouldn't it be amazing to live there and see that every day.

Jul 27, 2009 04:03 PM

The Somers Team

The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA

Delivering Real Estate Happiness

Thanks everyone for their comments and well wishes regarding the short sale of this Philadelphia condo at the Victory building.

Jul 28, 2009 12:50 PM

John Slocum

Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington - Vancouver, WA

Broker, SFR - Vancouver WA Real Estate

Thanks for sharing this great looking property! Kat and I love buildings that have both great architectural elements, along with a great history. The fact that you can purchase a unit here is all the better! Best of success. John

Jul 29, 2009 03:13 PM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Wow! The Victory looks like my kind of building! The 8000's details are just beautiful!

Aug 02, 2009 04:01 AM

Philadelphia Short Sales: A French Architectural Masterpiece in Center City !

Philadelphia Short Sales

A French Architectural Masterpiece Holds it's Head High in Center City

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