BELLA VISTA located south of Washington Square West from 6^th Street to Broad Street from the southern side of South Street to Washington Avenue offers a popular destination for many first time buyers. Home to the Italian Market, an old world-style street market where you can find fresh mozzarella, exotic spices, rare cuts of meat and the best Vietnamese food in town, the area is where many claim the best values in Center City can be found. Very similar to Queen Village, this area has many homes, which are eclectic in nature, and is home to many residences that can be updated for today’s buyer. Few “shell” properties remain today, almost all being bought up in the past 10 years…. but a few homes remain that are true 1950’s vintage, clean and in good condition; in addition to Philadelphia’s own "trinity" houses that line the streets along with hip restaurants and pocket parks. Many buyers find this area ripe to add their touches to their first purchase. A solid neighborhood with a strong community association, Bella Vista is the first choice for many who seek a strong sense of community.

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