Heading through South Philly the other day, our attention was grabbed by four different projects over a mere three blocks on 17th Street in Point Breeze. All are residential developments, with one that makes an aesthetic statement that really catches the eye.

First, an update on three homes at 17th & Latona that we first told you about back in February. When we last checked in here two months ago, developer Turloque Hart had the homes pretty much framed out. Now, facades are finished and interior work is progressing. According to the listings, the homes will be finished in the middle of next month. They’re listed just shy of $340K, fyi.

Moving fast

Across the street, a hole recently appeared at 1244 S. 17th St., where AGA Developers LLC will be building a single family home. Next to that lot, a church has been on the market for quite some time which will likely offer someone a great development opportunity when it eventually sells.

Foundation coming soon. And some poetic graffiti

To the south, almost at the corner of 17th & Reed, two rather large single family homes have risen. You may remember, we first told you about the groundbreaking for these homes back in April. With angled bays the likes of which have not yet been seen in this neighborhood, the homes certainly offer a unique look. But not nearly as unique as the home we’re about to show you.

Framing near 17th & Reed

Scope Homes LLC purchased 1434 S. 17th St. last fall at sheriff’s sale, and have made some remarkable changes to the exterior (and the interior too, we’d imagine). We haven’t seen a facade like this around these parts or really anywhere else. We also can’t decide if we’re totally into it or totally don’t like it at all. What do you think?

Something different, for sure

The same developers sold a similar home earlier this month around the corner on Bancroft Street for $169K. So we’re guessing the price point on 17th Street should be fairly similar. Still can’t decide whether we love or hate the facades…

Scope home on Bancroft