Welcome to Unit 301 at Letitia Lofts in the heart of Old City, Philadelphia, PA. This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath, 1,028-square-foot condo sits on the third floor of a secured elevator building converted from a nineteenth-century textile factory, and the conversion left the architecture intact: exposed brick, original timber beams, refinished hardwood floors, and 9.5-foot ceilings. The residence opens to a proper foyer with a coat closet. Hardwood floors lead down the hall past the powder room and a pass-through opening to the kitchen, and then the ceiling lifts and the home opens into the main living and dining space. This is where the building's history becomes the focal point. An exposed brick wall runs the length of the room beneath three tall windows, and a diagonal timber brace crosses the brick above the dining area. Just off the dining area, the renovated galley kitchen keeps its finishes clean and understated: white quartz countertops, a subway tile backsplash, Samsung stainless steel appliances, and a peninsula that keeps the kitchen open to the dining room while holding its own work area. The primary bedroom carries the brick and heavy timber beams into a room with two windows and space for a king-size bed, with two double closets built into the wall. Professionally installed interior storm panels add sound reduction without altering the historic windows. The second bedroom fits a queen bed and has the same pair of double closets, which is unusual in a two-bedroom loft and makes it a true second bedroom rather than a compromise. The full bathroom has been updated with a subway tile tub and shower behind a glass door, a floating vanity with under-sink storage, and tile flooring. In-unit laundry, custom window blinds, fresh paint, and central air complete the interior, with a 2022 HVAC system, a 2024 hot water heater, and a private storage unit in the building's basement. The unit was most recently rented at $3,000 per month, which makes it a straightforward option for an investor as well as an owner-occupant. Step outside and you're in Old City: restaurants, art galleries, and boutiques along 2nd and 3rd Street, groceries and a deli half a block away on Market Street, Elfreth's Alley and Independence Mall within walking distance, the Liberty Bell Center a few blocks further. Penn's Landing Park, the new 11.5-acre waterfront park being built over I-95, is going in steps away to the east, with the Delaware River and Race Street Pier just past it. 2nd Street Station on the Market-Frankford Line is at the corner of 2nd and Market, and I-95 and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge handle the drive. An authentic factory loft in one of Philadelphia's oldest and most walkable neighborhoods, with the history still standing around it.
Old City, located between the Delaware River waterfront and Center City, is a historic and arts-forward Philadelphia neighborhood with cobblestone blocks and converted warehouse lofts. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around 2nd Street and Market Street, where gallery doors, cocktail bars, and late-night bites spill into the sidewalks. Independence Hall and the Museum of the American Revolution set a civic, museum-lined rhythm along the brick streets. FringeArts adds an experimental stage presence in a former pumping station by the river. Bookbinders anchors the old-school dining lineage, while Race Street Cafe keeps mornings grounded in espresso and pastries. Pocket parks and riverfront paths thread between 18th-century facades and modern infill.
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Market insights
8-10 S Letitia St #301 · $350,000
SALE-TO-LIST
96.6%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$350,000
Median sale price in this area is $284,741. (19% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
24% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
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Open floor plan
Exposed beams
Recessed lighting
Flat ceiling
Wood floors
Hardwood flooring
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Electric oven/range
Built-in microwave
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer in unit
Main-floor laundry
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (electric)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Electric hot water
Exterior features
No tidal water
Home design
Condominium unit/flat in a mid-rise building (5–8 floors)
Entry level: 1
Historic building
Construction
Brick construction
Above-grade and below-grade structures
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Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Monthly condo fee of $549.60 covering exterior building maintenance, common area maintenance, and insurance
Professionally managed (off-site)
Building amenities include an elevator
Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
Other
Property managed by a property manager
Unit name: LETITIA LOFTS
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Last updated by owner on Apr 13, 2023.
CMX-3
/NIS
/CTR - OLD CITY RESIDENTIAL - CORE
/CTR - CENTER CITY COMMERCIAL
/CTR - OLD CITY RESIDENTIAL
/CTR - CENTER CITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT CONTROL
/CTR - CENTER CITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT CONTROL
Community Commercial Mixed-Use District
The CMX-3, Community Commercial Mixed-Use district is primarily intended to accommodate active commercial and mixed-use development, including community- and region-serving retail and service uses. The range of allowed uses is broader than the CMX-1 and CMX-2 districts.
Zone overlays
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Center City Overlay District - Center City Residential District Control Area
Center City Commercial District Control Area
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Industrial-Other
Office
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Philadelphia, PA • 19106
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Moderate sunlight
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Redfin Estimate for 8-10 S Letitia St #301
$347,441
$2,559 under list price of $350K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $220K to $470K.