Considering buying in Point Breeze - Any thoughts from recent buyers in this neighborhood?

I love Point Breeze. I rented at 18th and Ellsworth for a year and now I live closer to New Bold and both areas have been great. It's exciting to watch all the new developments and the neighbors have been welcoming. There are some blocks that get weird, but for the most part I have always felt safe. It's nice to be able to walk to Center City and the restaurants in Passyunk Square, but Point Breeze is getting it's own food scene and there's more coming from what I hear.

Certain areas in PB are becoming like grad hospital , but for a much lower price. I made out great. I like the areas north of wharton mores than south of wharton, especially between 17th-20th

I used to live in Point Breeze and still have family there. It's changing so rapidly that I have a hard time making recommendations. Honestly, I've seen entire blocks taken down and rebuilt within months. Point Breeze is 'up and coming' according to all these real estate agents and investors, but I think the long-term value is questionable. A more reasonable, stable, and sound investment would be the East side of Broad St such as Whitman or Pennsport neighborhoods, where there are thriving mom and pop shops along with the newer developments. They are safer and have a blend of old and new without being so fast and contrived like the forced development of Point Breeze. That said, your experience in Point Breeze with vary a lot depending on the block and whether the old locals are still around or if development is actively happening on said block. I love the locals as I spent many years in Point Breeze as a resident.