I've recently become single so I finally have the freedom of moving where I want ... so I'm re-evaluating the city life.

Art Museum/Rittenhouse seems too $$$ and Southeast Philly seems a bit more hit and miss then I'd like.

I keep coming back to N. Libs so I was hoping for some advice.

I've noticed some of the prices have went down in recent months, but a unit that has been split into smaller units on N. 4th (see thread title) has quite a few condos available at a somewhat reasonable price ($200K w/ ~800 sqft).

Just wanted to see if anyone has an opinion on this place. I'd be living by myself, 1 car, max is mid-200K.

Thanks in advance.

I think this is a relatively well-done rehab. The complex was a complete shell when they started about 3 years ago and construction has taken much longer than was anticipated. But, I've been through them and like them. I think there is a pretty broad price range, the the trinity units I think are very well done and competively priced. I recall most were below $240ish and had new finishes throughout. When I say the prices seem competitive, I am making that statement with respect to a comparison to traditional trinities, which are typically really chopped up and lacking updates (C/A, new systems, updated kitchens, etc). Considering a dumpy trinity in Queen Village can fetch $250K and a similar structure in NoLibs $200K, the prices there seem fair. I'm sure you can negotiate a bit too.

My only complaint with the layout on those trinities at 1027 is that in opening up the floorplans (most trinities have 1 small room with miniscule closets and a bathroom on the second floor), they eliminated that room altogether in favor of a larger bath, a walk in closest, and a large hallway. It flows nicely, but given the relative premium I place on square footage in such small places, the hall space could have been made more functional.

That being said, I think you can make the large hall functional. I assume most who live there haven't done anything with that space, but if I lived there I would either make it an office or reading space. Nice built ins and a reading chair or a small desk can go a long way toward making that space useful. You could easily accomplish that with a couple thousand dollars and add a lot of value IMO.

With the exception of the cheapy looking vinyl windows and tacky doors outside, I think the interiors look great.

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i actually live at this address. it's called Cobblestone Court. i've only lived here for about 2 months, and so far, so good. as was said previously, these places aren't really true trinities as they have hallways and aren't laid out like a trinity. they are just finishing up the second phase and there are some larger places there. everyone living here is about 23-35 and have been nothing but accomodating since i've moved to philly.