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Philadelphia Real Estate Rants and Raves! Here you can listen to exciting info about Philadelphia Condos, from high-rises to low-rises and everything in between, by Real Estate Professional Mark Wade. A member of the Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors, Mark is a condominium expert that has been the front lines of The Center City Philadelphia Real Estate Market since 1989 | www.CenterCityCondos.com | 267.237.3404
Inside 1901 Walnut: Rittenhouse Square's Unique Co-op Plaza
The Plaza at 1901 Walnut Street in Center City, Philadelphia, is a 1925-built, pet-friendly co-op on Rittenhouse Square with roughly 120 units. The building is symmetric, mirrored left and right, with multiple elevators at the main entrance and no onsite parking. It has a mostly conservative, well-maintained pre‑war character and friendly long-standing doormen.
Over the past decades the co-op has managed recurring assessments to address necessary repairs and preserve building value, so many major maintenance items have been completed. Units vary widely in condition and configuration, some fully renovated or combined, others original, so interior condition is a major factor in pricing and value.MARK WADE, Realtor®37 Years of Center City Condo ExperienceBHHS Fox and Roach Realtors530 Walnut St. #480 | Philadelphia, PA 19106Cell: 267-237-3404Email: Mark@CenterCity.com
16 Apr 2026
Inside Society Hill Towers Condos For Sale: Philly Views, Vintage Charm
Mark Wade of CenterCityCondos.com gives a short, off-the-cuff overview of Society Hill Towers: three 1964 high-rises on eight acres with over 600 condos, great Philadelphia views, 24-hour doormen, underground parking, gym, bike storage, and large laundry facilities. He explains common unit types (studios, one- and two-bedrooms, corner vs. non-corner units) and how interior condition and floor height influence value.
Drawing on personal experience living there in his 20s, Mark emphasizes that interior improvements are the main way to boost resale value and points listeners to his website for floor plans, drone footage, and more details.
20 Apr 2024
Condo Special Assessments and Their Impact
Welcome to our podcast with Mark Wade of BHHS, Fox and Roach Realtors, CenterCityCondos.com - where we delve into property valuations with regards to condo special assessments. We discuss its implications on contracts of sale, potential negotiables, and how they affect a given building's value and demand.
Discover how the nature of special assessments can influence market behavior. We look at real life examples of buildings such as the Plaza at 1901 Walnut, where their non-visible - but significant - special assessment led to years of stunted growth. Learn about how large, less visible assessments can cause the demand and value of a building to decrease.
The podcast also explores different financial layouts of buildings – from those that plan ahead with significant contributions to their assessment funds, to those that prefer spontaneous collection. Special assessments can influence the market attractiveness of a property and understanding them can be key in making informed purchase decisions.
Lastly, we also differentiate general talk of future improvements from actual assessments. Mark shares the important implication that, unless a future improvement is officially agreed upon and recorded, it cannot be considered a special assessment.
This podcast is essential listening for anyone interested in condo investment, looking to buy a condo, or even anyone curious about how condo special assessments work. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to Mark Wade at 267-237-3404. Thank you.
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