The award-winning Bancroft Green was the first, and is still the only, sustainable multi-home development in Center City. We pride ourselves on creating beautifully designed homes that are unbelievably energy-efficient, appointed with high-end finishes and located within 10-minutes of, well, everything! Don’t believe us? Check out the sections on this page and see what we mean.
Why Buy Bancroft Green?
There are a lot of reasons why we think you should buy. Here are few of them:
- Seeking LEED® for HomesTM Platinum for Phase II
- Consistently low utility bills. How does $80 a month for ALL utilities sound?
- Consider the re-sale advantage of having an energy efficient home after PECO’s rates increase in 2011
- The Graduate neighborhood has consistently increased in value and was recently named a “Top 10 Awesome Neighborhoods” (February 2010) by Philly Mag.
- 2 New PhillyCarShare spaces on the block with a pocket park
- Quiet tree-lined street
- Contemporary, light filled homes that will be the envy of your friends
Property Features
Each of our 11 homes comes standard with the following:
- 10-year tax abatement
- Geothermal HVAC
- Green roofs
- Large rooftop patios with commanding views
- High-end Kohler plumbing fixtures
- Bosch stainless-steel ENERGY STAR appliances
- 42” Merillat Classic line cabinets
- Bamboo flooring throughout
- Pella low-E windows and doors
- High ceilings
- Secure bike/scooter storage
- Dual-flush toilets
- Increased insulation for better energy efficiency and sound reduction
- PhillyCarShare credits
Neighborhood
Bancroft Street is becoming one of Center City’s most desirable addresses. While the street itself is a quiet, tree-lined oasis, it is literally steps away from Rittenhouse Square, The Avenue of the Arts, major SEPTA routes, and more. Within a 5-minute or less walk are the following:
- Pumpkin Market, Café, and Restaurant
- Delicious Bites Deli and Grocery
- Two playgrounds
- Sung Dry Cleaners
- Fish
- Jamaican Jerk Hut
- Pico De Gallo
- New South China Restaurant
- Govinda’s Vegetarian
- Café L’Aube
- Novita Bistro
- Walgreens
- Ron’s Ribs
- Bistro La Baia