Port Royal Reserve brings six new homes to Philadelphia’s nature corridor

Port Royal Reserve has launched in Philadelphia with six new-construction homes at 383-393 Port Royal Avenue, pairing city access with a wooded setting near Manayunk, the Wissahickon, and Chestnut Hill. The project centers on move-in ready and customizable luxury homes aimed at buyers who want nature, privacy, and proximity to Center City.

Why it matters: - Port Royal Reserve adds a small, high-end housing option in Philadelphia’s limited supply of new-construction communities. - The project targets buyers who want a quieter setting without giving up access to Center City and nearby neighborhood hubs. - The development underscores continued demand for customizable luxury homes in established urban areas.

What happened: - Port Royal Reserve debuted as a six-home new-construction community at 383-393 Port Royal Avenue in Philadelphia. - Harth Builders developed the community. - Michala Costello and Rob Lamb are the listing agents behind the project. - The homes are located near Manayunk’s Main Street, the Wissahickon trail system, and Chestnut Hill, with access to Center City.

The details: - Buyers can choose a move-in ready model, customize select features, or build from the ground up. - The homes are set on generous lots, including two larger lots of up to 3 acres. - The model home spans 4,400 square feet and includes four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. - The model is priced around $2.6 million. - Interior features include a chef’s kitchen with a 10-foot island, a walk-in pantry, spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets, a primary suite with a spa-like bath, and a finished lower level. - Exterior living spaces include covered front and back patios, a covered cabana for entertaining, and a detached third-stall garage. - The architecture blends colonial-inspired design with modern interiors.

Between the lines: - Port Royal Reserve is being positioned as a lifestyle purchase as much as a housing purchase. - Costello’s background in high-net-worth sales and new-construction marketing is part of the pitch for the project. - Her experience includes licensing since 2007, early tenure at Compass’s Center City Philadelphia office after its 2018 opening, and work with executives and professional athletes. - Costello is founder of Curated Living at Compass and a member of Compass’s Sports & Entertainment Division, Compass’s Coast to Coast Network, and REALM Global. - She was named a 2026 Dynamic Woman by Philadelphia Style magazine.

What’s next: - The remaining homes will likely be marketed through move-in ready sales, customization options, and ground-up builds. - Buyer interest will hinge on demand for rare city homes with substantial land and private outdoor space. - The project’s success may serve as another test of whether luxury buyers will pay a premium for nature-immersed living inside Philadelphia.

The bottom line: - Port Royal Reserve is betting that Philadelphia luxury buyers want a secluded, custom-home feel without leaving the city.