Washington Square is one of the most historic and elegant areas in Philadelphia, centered around the 6.4-acre park of the same name in eastern Center City. It combines colonial history, residential charm, and urban walkability. Washington Square itself is one of the five original public squares planned by William Penn in 1682. Today it is part of Independence National Historical Park and contains the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier, an eternal flame memorial honoring Revolutionary War dead.
Residential real estate ranges from historic trinities and Federal-style homes to modern luxury towers as well as converted townhomes into boutique condos. Compared with Rittenhouse Square, Washington Square West often offers slightly lower pricing while still maintaining strong walkability and Center City access. Compared with Society Hill, it generally feels denser, more contemporary, and more active.

The area is known for Historic rowhomes and narrow side streets some with cobblestone or brick. Mid-rise and luxury condominium buildings, excellent walkability, a dense restaurant and café scene, proximity to Pennsylvania Hospital, Jefferson University Hospital and Center City offices. It offers a blend of residential quiet streets with active commercial corridors. The neighborhood also contains two major subareas: Midtown Village — known for restaurants, shopping, and nightlife along 13th Street Gayborhood — Philadelphia’s historic LGBTQ+ district, recognized by its rainbow street signs and cultural institutions
The Square itself is on 6th and Walnut but the neighborhood runs from 6th Street to Broad Street and Walnut Street to South Street.
Unique 1bed/1.5 bath condo in prestigious Strickland Row boasting 1334 sq ft of living space on 3 floors in the heart of Washington Sq West. Enter right into the living r...
Listing courtesy of Anju Realty LLC. Contact: 4843029225
Mixed-Use Investment Opportunity in Washington Square West! 1024 Pine Street is a fully renovated, multi-unit building located on a tree-lined block along historic "Antiq...
Listing courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut. Contact: (215) 627-6005
Mixed-Use Investment Opportunity in Washington Square West! 1024 Pine Street is a fully renovated, multi-unit building located on a tree-lined block along historic "Antiq...
Listing courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut. Contact: (215) 627-6005
Welcome to 830 Lombard Street #A, a bright & updated townhome with no condo fees in the heart of Washington Sq West! This bright and spacious home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2...
Listing courtesy of KW Empower. Contact: vicki@kwempower.com
Welcome to 1215 Spruce Street, Unit 302 — a beautifully kept 1-bedroom condo in a Federal-style rowhome dating to 1900 and listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic...
Listing courtesy of Penn-Jersey Realty, LLC. Contact: 2156394800
Welcome to 1108 Locust Street - An exceptional opportunity to own a beautiful, fully occupied triplex in the heart of Philadelphia's highly sought-after Washington Square...
Listing courtesy of EXP Realty, LLC. Contact: 8883977352
Renovated, spacious studio with efficient floorplan at Hopkinson House on Washington Square. This perfectly sized home enjoys an open great room with oversized windows an...
Listing courtesy of Allan Domb Real Estate. Contact: 2155451500
There is a reason why the words timeless and elegance are often used in the same sentence. This over 1,000 square foot residence in The Hopkinson House embodies both wor...
Listing courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square. Contact: 2155460550
Welcome to 1305 Rodman Street, a charming brick townhome tucked away on one of Philadelphia’s most beloved tree-lined blocks. This 2-bedroom, 2 full bath home blends time...
Listing courtesy of Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill. Contact: 2152473600
Welcome to Residence 6J at the prestigious Western Union Telegraph Building, where contemporary luxury meets timeless architecture in the heart of Philadelphia's highly s...
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Contact: (215) 923-7600
Secure parking spot available in the highly sought-after Washington Square West neighborhood, offered through the Lenox condominium association. Located at the corner of ...
Listing courtesy of KW Empower. Contact: vicki@kwempower.com
Prime Center City Investment Opportunity! Welcome to the stunning five-story commercial building located in the heart of Philadelphia’s vibrant Washington Square West nei...
Listing courtesy of Home Vista Realty. Contact: (215) 980-8881
New Price, Same 12-Foot Ceilings — Wash West Character Under $215K! Step outside and you are already there. Washington Square West is one of Philadelphia's most walkable ...
Listing courtesy of Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square. Contact: 2158939920
Welcome to residence 2I at the Western Union — one of Center City's most storied addresses. This exceptional corner home offers three bedrooms, a versatile den, and two f...
Listing courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford. Contact: 6106494500
Welcome to Residence 6K at the iconic Western Union Telegraph Building, one of Philadelphia's most architecturally significant residential addresses in the heart of Washi...
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty. Contact: (215) 923-7600

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