118 South 21st Street, 316, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Property Details: • Type: Single Family Residence • Bedrooms: 2 • Bathrooms: 1 • Square Footage: 900 sq ft

Description: Best kept secret in Philadelphia. Affordably priced cooperative apartment in Center City Philadelphia. $128,000 for a two-bedroom apartment in Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. ("Cooperative" means that you, as an owner, have a say in the operation of the coop complex.)

Located just off Rittenhouse Square in a walkable neighborhood with loads of restaurants, shops, and cultural activities.

- Two-bedroom apartment with great layout - Garage with reduced price parking for residents - 24-hr concierge - Roof deck with great views - Low cost guest suite for your overnight guests - HOA fees include city property tax, insurance, and all utilities, including basic cable - No realtor involved. You save thousands in realtor fees--about $7600!

My friend, a former real-estate agent, told me not to say anything negative. Well, I believe in transparency. The apartment has its original 1953 bathroom with dark rose-colored tiles. Maybe you're a fan of "Back to the Future," in which case you'll be happy in this retro bathroom (me, not so much). I'm told there is a good way to re-glaze the tiles, which are in good condition.

Kitchen: Maybe "upgraded" in the 1970s. My brother, a New Yorker, says he'd need to tear it out immediately. Well, everything works and it's clean. Can't give the "retro" argument here.

Other plusses: Lots of windows, interesting 1950s hardwood floors, large closets (No. No walk-ins, they hadn't been invented in the 1950s).

Website for coop: 2101cooperative.com Contact number: Helen. 215-567-1780. You can make an appointment to look at the apartme t.

I challenge you to find the menu. If you find it, you can click on "Availability" and see description of 316.

Feel free to call me at 215-760-9844. Bill Thomas

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