The Philadelphia Rowhome is the predominant style of housing in the city. If you are buying or selling a house in Philadelphia, chances are it is a row house. Row houses are everywhere, from old city to Roxborough. They come in various shapes and sizes from the smallest that measure in at 400 square feet to the more modern styles that are graced with one car garages.

Under the El- Philadelphia Row homes

The Philadelphia Row Has History

To know the history of the Philly row and look beyond the (sometimes) homogeneous facade, offers some great insight into what you might look to own or, market to sell. Read more about Row homes in the full article for Homes.com here

I admit, as a Montrealer, when I got here I knew nothing about the row. I wasn’t used to narrow living. Or the idea that when you opened the front door, you were already inside. Here there are no vestibules. It was all too weird for me. For more, go here to read my article, “Where Have all the Vestibules Gone?”.

the Philadelphia Row and Where Have All the Vestibules Gone?

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Newer row homes

Meghan at Cake Life

While the lack of foyer is not something I like, I’m starting to appreciate the compartments of the home. At times, the shared walls make me feel connected to some neighbors and community. At the same time, we all value our privacy.

Yes, the row is growing on me. Whereas I once thought the row home didn’t have any personality, I now look at at the facade and wonder what unique features lie behind them. How do the owners make use of their space? Does each floor have its own personality?

 

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