Fresh Address: 2408 Amber Street
We introduced this new listing to you last week and this week we take a closer look at East Kensington's newest gem...
This is Where It's At: 2408 Amber Street is in East Kensington, near the Philadelphia Brewing Company, Walking Fish Theatre, Leotah's Place, the East Kensington Neighbors Association, and Atlantis: the Lost Bar.
Come On In: Step inside this 3 Story 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home with a modern, open floorplan, full unfinished basement, and a fantastic yard. Priced at $199,900. This property features hardwood floors throughout, recessed lighting, with a spacious living area and dining area. The kitchen is enormous with solid 42" cabinets and a glass tile back splash, with polished granite counters and new stainless steel appliances included. The second floor has a laundry closet for a stack washer and dryer, a beautifully tiled full bath in the hall with a very large bedroom that can be used as the master bedroom. In fact, either the 2nd or third floor can be used as Master Bedroom Suites. The third floor has it's own full bath. Large closets in all of the bedrooms.
Contact the Somers Team to book your tour!
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All About Amber…and Harold! New Listings in East Kensington.
The action is on Amber Street this season as we welcome 3 new Amber Street listings to the fold. All are priced under $200K!
The best part is that if you're looking in Fishtown and East Kensington, there is a good chance that 1 of these 4 properties will be right up your alley. Why not book a tour to see all of them with us?
These properties are all near the Philadelphia Brewing Company, Walking Fish Theatre, Leotah's Place, the East Kensington Neighbors Association, and Atlantis: the Lost Bar. Just a few of our favorites! Now, let's check out the goods!
2406 Amber Street and 2408 Amber Street are both 3 Story 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Homes with modern, open floorplans, full unfinished basements, and fantastic yards. Both are priced at an incredible $199,900.
Next we have 2418 Amber Street, which is a Completely Renovated 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home, again with a modern layout and rear yard, as well as 3 floors. This property includes a spacious deck for $159,900.
For our 4th listing, we venture off of Amber Street to nearby 2149 E. Harold Street, a charming 2 Story 2 Bedroom Home that is a great option if you are looking for a 2 Bedroom rather than a 3 Bedroom. This property is closer to the Memphis Taproom, with an open floorplan, basement, and yard. Is this your starter home at $110,000?
Contact the Somers Team to book your tour!
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Realtors Against Selling Properties in East Kensington/Fishtown
You read it correctly. Realtors AGAINST selling Real Estate. It is unusual, we agree, but sometimes you just have to say NO to development in order to embrace progress.
We are talking about saying NO to selling and developing a piece of land located at Emerald Street and Dauphin Street in the East Kensington neighborhood close to Fishtown. This parcel of land if sold will be developed into a townhouse. That alone is not the problem. The issue is that this land is located smack dab in the middle of a community park and green space! Developing this parcel will destroy the best use for this land which is a public park that serves, beautifies, and unites the community.
We were speaking to local Realtor and President of the EKNA Jeff Carpinetta when he mentioned a project he is working on that is close to his heart. Saving Emerald Park. Jeff explained to us his efforts to save the appropriately named Emerald Park and we understood that we to had an ethical and moral responsibility as fellow professionals and community activists to lend a helping hand.
We invited Jeff to speak to our entire office about saving Emerald Park at our most recent RE/MAX Access office meeting. Many of our agents work, live and or participate in this thriving community in some capacity. So, we opend the floor for Jeff to speak and educate us about what we can do to help. The plan is for EKNA to buy the lot from the private seller. So far the EKNA has raised a little over $17,000 for the purchase but they need about $15,000 more to close the deal. Our RE/MAX Access office donated $1,000 toward the cause.
Like the dazzling green gemstone, this green space is equally precious in the hearts and minds of this community. We encourage others to donate to Save Emerald Park even if it is $5. No donation is too small. Let our friends and neighbors in the East Kensington community know we hear their outcry and support their cause to protect this cherished green space.
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[photo via Save Emerald Park Facebook]
Save Emerald Park!
A section of Emerald Park in East Kensington has been placed up for sale. The lot, which runs in the middle of the park, is to be developed into a townhouse, if the community cannot save it.
The East Kensington Neighbors Association is asking that folks help them to purchase the lot and preserve Emerald Park. You can donate today by emailing EKNACommunity@gmail.com or via the Paypal link on the EKNA website. Any amount helps!
[photo via EKNA]
It’s a Kensington Double Date: Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby and Trenton Ave Arts Fest
It seems like these two events have been going on forever, but it's only year six for what is possibly the most bizarre weekend event that Fishtown and Kensington has to offer. That said, we would not miss it. If you ever had any question that Philadelphians are a creative force to be reckoned with, this is 100 proof.
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Go for the Glory at the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby
Memphis Taproom Officially Opens Its New Beer Garden And Hot Dog Truck
Memphis Taproom To Officially Open Its New Beer Garden And Hot Dog Truck With A Launch Party This Saturday, April 23
Memphis Taproom is getting the beer garden season underway this Saturday when they officially open their brand new outdoor beer garden and adjoining hot dog truck.
It also happens to be the taproom’s third anniversary. So raise your glass to the neighborhood pub, enjoy a hot dog with some delicious toppings, and feel lucky, because the Beer Garden will be open through October, seven days a week. Hot dogs and cans of beer will also be available for takeout. To top things off, Memphis Taproom will be showing Phillies night games outside via projection TV. We can't think of a better way to watch the game without being at the game.
Memphis Taproom’s Beer Garden and Hot Dog Truck Official Openings
Where: 2331 E. Cumberland Street
When: Saturday, April 23, noon (Note: in the case of heavy rain, the event will be postponed to Saturday, April 30.)
Cost: FREE to attend
More info: www.memphistaproom.com
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[previously posted on Access Philly]
Kensington for Dummies, Part II.
We're back to clear up your Confused-by-Kensington-itis. We discovered the ever-confouding West Kensington in Part I and now we're going to finish up with Kensingtons both Old and New.
Below West Kensington, you'll venture into Old Kensington, which borders Northern Liberties and is commonly referred to as Northern Liberties by those who are afflicted with Confused-by-Kensington-itis. We're all guilty of this at times -- Northern Liberties clicks with people who are new to the area and is closer to Center City. If we say "Old Kensington", sometimes it's harder to get people interested!
But Old Kensington is one of the coolest fringe neighborhoods in Philadelphia, and if you take a walk over there, you'll see why. Home to Crane Arts Center, some of the best taquerias in the city, and with more of an industrial vibe - it truly feels like it's on the brink of something big. The borders for Old Kensington are N. 6th to Front Street, and Girard Avenue to Cecil B. Moore Avenue. It covers just about 2 miles and is almost a square.
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East Kensington (also referred to as "New") is what's left - East of Frankford Avenue to Memphis Street from Lehigh Avenue to York Street. It's a much smaller area and this is where the term Port Fishington comes up, because it's bordered so closely by Port Richmond and Fishtown. At 1.5 miles, East Kensington is tiny, another reason it often gets overlooked and misnomered to death. We could argue about it all night, but if you go east of Memphis, you're in Fishtown, and if you wander a little further north past Lehigh Avenue, you're on Port Richmond land.
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And remember - You can always go ahead and ask your grandfather who grew up in Kensington. Whatever he says is probably true!
Now that you're in the know, pick a section of Kensington and go check it out for yourself! If you're looking for something cool to do, you can catch up on our Kensington posts for more ideas.
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Kensington for Dummies, Part I.
Kensington for Dummies, Part I.
Are you afflicted with Confused-by-Kensington-itis? Do you find yourself asking "What is Kensington"? We hear this question from buyers, sellers, and Philadelphians from all over and we hear it OFTEN. Not many people can decide on the boundaries, exactly which part of Kensington they're visiting, or if they should just pretend it's Fishtown or Northern Liberties.
Even Kensingtonians themselves are not always sure where exactly they are.
Old Kensington, New Kensington, East Kensington, West Kensington, Kensington South, Port Fishington. There's so much Kensington out there that we decided it was time. Time for what? Kensington for Dummies.
Kensington is a section of Lower Northeast Philadelphia with the boundaries of Lehigh Avenue to the North, North 6th Street and Germantown Avenue to the West, York Street, Norris Street, and Frankford Avenue to the South and East (that sounds confusing but we'll break it down for you below). It's safe to refer to this entire area as Kensington if anyone asks. Remember to K.I.S.S. - Kensington is Simple, Stupid!
Kensington was a manufacturing center in the 18-and-early-1900's and was a hub for the textile industry.
Kensington can be broken up into 3 main areas: West Kensington, Old Kensington, and East or New Kensington.
Now let's start West and go from there:
West Kensington covers a significant chunk of land at 3.72 miles around. Think Lehigh Avenue to Cecil B. Moore Avenue, and N. 6th and Germantown Avenue to Frankford Avenue. The West is generally residential these days, but you can still see the many factories of its early years, that have recently been converted to stylish lofts for local artists -- our favorite woodworking genius has set up shop there.
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Ready to move on to the rest of Kensington? Let that sink in and check in with us tomorrow for Part II.
Energy Star & EcoSmart at 1932 E. Arizona Street
1932 E. Arizona Street is a real deal...just check out how it stacks up to similar homes in the area of Fishtown and East Kensington. Although the concept homes are built with the philosophy of sustainable materials and are Leed Certified, many consumers looking to buy are just simply priced out of that market.
Arizona is a great alternative...and has all Energy Star appliances, including a Fisher & Paykel Ecosmart Washer, Intuitive DGIX2 Dryer, LG French Door Refrigerator LFX25950, Asko Dishwasher D3350, Marvin Integrity Windows, and Trane 4TTR3 Split System AC - with extended warranties! The silver-coated EPDM roof reduces house temperatures in the summer! Now that sounds like a real deal, doesn't it?
Concept Homes-
21XX Susquehanna $309,900 1,440 sq ft 2 bedrooms taxes $529
21XX Susquehanna $299,900 1,296 sq ft 2 bedrooms taxes $397
ReSourced Renovation - recycling through rehab - which home is the real deal when it comes to sustainability?
1932 Arizona $210,000 1,585 sq ft 3 bedrooms
taxes $352
For more information about 1932 E. Arizona Street, contact Frank Ratka III, 267-228-8497, frankratka3@verizon.net
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The Arizona Video Tour: The Living Room at 1932 E. Arizona Street
The Arizona Video Tour: The Kitchen at 1932 E. Arizona Street
The Arizona Video Tour: The Loft at 1932 E. Arizona Street
The Arizona Video Tour: The Bedrooms at 1932 E. Arizona Street
The Arizona Video Tour: The Updated Bathroom at 1932 E. Arizona Street
Philly Spring Cleanup: Calling Kensington South!
We mentioned it earlier this month in Tip Jar and we'll say it again: Don't fight the Spring Cleaning Fever! All around the city on April 2nd, you can join in on cleanups in your community. To get involved, visit Philly Spring Cleanup 2011.
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