South Philadelphia Area Guide
Boundaries: South Street to the north and Delaware River to the south and east. Schuylkill River to the west.
Life in South Philadelphia is all about utilizing the senses. Hear the cheers of 40,000+ fans rooting for their hometown sports teams in Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Park or the Wells Fargo Center. Smell Old Bay wafting through the windows of Chickie’s & Pete’s on Packer Avenue and freshly prepared cheesesteaks from Pat’s and Geno’s — both occupying corners at 9th and Passyunk Avenue. 
Feel like one of the family at the many summer block parties that take place in South Philly, and don’t forget the biggest outdoor party of the year, Mummers’ Parade on New Year’s Day! Starting in Center City and heading down to 2nd Street (Two Street), string bands and fancy brigades welcome in the New Year with music, dancing and a good ol’ Philadelphia tradition! The cheerful event brings together the South Philadelphia community and entire city. The fun of the event keeps South Philadelphians feeling warm all winter long, until the first crack of a baseball bat in late March and the first hot dog thrown on the grill over Memorial Day weekend.
Ask any South Philadelphian to name the best block to live on in the neighborhood and they’ll surely name their own. South Philadelphia real estate is comprised of single-family homes and condo buildings, but the majority of the residences are brick row homes. Residences in the neighborhood can list for as low as $150,000 – a great investment for first-time homeowners and those with a knack for renovating – and as high as the upper $800,000s/$900,000s for a renovated home with outdoor space, updated appliances and fixtures and maximum square footage. A recent development, Siena Place, offers brand-new, luxury townhomes with high-end amenities priced from the upper $300,000s.
