Welcome to Rittenhouse Square
A posh oasis in the midst of a gritty, hard-working city.
In the 1880s, well-established families recognized Rittenhouse Square as a residential gold mine and began peopling the surrounding streets with elegant mansions and homes, many of which still stand. Rittenhouse Square’s legacy as the home of Philly’s elite remains true today, as little else can compete with views of and proximity to the stately park.
Philadelphia’s most fashionable neighborhood since 1840, the area surrounding the verdant two-square-block park has always been one of the city’s most desirable residential destinations. A nationally renowned green urban space, Rittenhouse Park is at the locus of a host of beautiful real estate, plus a surfeit of luxe shopping and avenues full of with restaurants and bars that boast local character.
What to Expect in Rittenhouse Square
An ideal blend of drool-worthy, upscale residences and swanky retail.
Sophisticated patrons people-watch from chic haunts along the park like
Rouge and
Devon, while students and young professionals bring a dog, a bottle of wine, and a date to hang on the lawn. At night, scattered lights give the area a magic glow as the post-work crowd goes for cocktails at the
Franklin Mortgage and Investment Co, mussels at
Monk’s Café or a steak at
Barclay Prime.
Lifestyle in Rittenhouse Square
Fine-dining and shopping in one the city’s prettiest neighborhoods.
Walk along Walnut and Chestnut Streets for the best clothes the city has to offer. Ladies who lunch and dandies swear by designer boutique
Joan Shepp, while post-grads swarm
Urban Outfitters and
Anthropologie, which were both started in Philadelphia. A few blocks away, the flow of traffic and pedestrians slows on quiet, tree-lined streets, and you can sidle up for a beer and a delicious burger at the consistently popular gastropub
Pub & Kitchen.
Unexpected Appeal
Great values can still be found among the pricier options in Rittenhouse Square.
Looking west at the rising adjoining area of Fitler Square can reward those looking for prices that don’t break the bank.
The Real Estate Market in Rittenhouse Square
Parkside high-rise condos, historic houses, and Victorian mansions.
The blockbuster penthouses and apartments ringing the park are of course the big ticket items, but peel back a few streets and you’ll find a varied mix of Gothic Revivals, handsome condos, princely mansions, and styles to suit nearly any taste.
You'll Fall in Love With
Living in the heart and soul of the city.
The famous urban activist and writer Jane Jacobs hailed Rittenhouse Park as one of the great examples of what a city could be at its best, noting that it “possesses an intricate sequence of users and uses.” Walking north up 18th Street, the city’s narrow blocks seem to open up, offering glimpses of the towering oak and maple trees of the park ahead. No other part of Philadelphia manages to feel quite so intimate and grand at once.