Center City West
Locals are within walking distance to a range of stores and restaurants
Locals have their pick of Downtown Philadelphia's best shopping centers and restaurants. Rittenhouse Row features several world-class shopping along a close-knit neighborhood street. More shops are available in The Shops at Liberty Place, a massive retail complex with a mix of shops and restaurants under an enormous glass dome. "This area is great for food in the city, a lot of great steakhouses and trendy restaurants," says local realtor Mike Bottaro. Locals enjoy nostalgic décor and a range of flavors on the menu at the Continental Mid-town. Franchise spots like the Devon & Blakely offer a range of subs and sandwiches for dine-in and take-out. There are also a range of fine-dining options, such as The Love, serving up elevated American fare in a minimalist but homey interior.High-rise condominiums and gothic-style townhomes
The neighborhood's residential landscape predominantly comprises townhouses and high-rise condominiums. Townhomes sport ornate Gothic architecture. Community amenities like street parking and fitness centers can be found in most homes. At the same time, luxury condos and townhomes offer hotel-level amenities such as concierge and room services. Most offer stunning skyline views from their open floor plan interiors and are within a short walk of public transit and other downtown destinations. Home prices vary depending on size and amenities offered; for example, a typical condo or townhome starts in the mid-$200,000 range, while luxury condos can go anywhere from $1.2 to $5.0 million dollars.Take a walk around Rittenhouse Square or go for a jog by the Schuylkill River
The community has some of the city's most well-known squares and public parks. Rittenhouse Square Park is one of five parks planned by city founder William Penn. It features walkways fringed by greenery and park benches where locals can relax, read, or catch up with friends. North of the square on Market Street is the Mütter Museum, an extensive museum dedicated to medical history which contains over 20,000 unique anatomical specimens. Heading north towards the iconic City Hall is Dilworth Park, with over 120,000 square feet of accessible public space, including a fountain and a café where locals can enjoy coffee in the shadow of City Hall's massive clock tower. On the other end of town, cyclists and joggers can get an expansive view of Philadelphia's bridges over the sparkling waters of the Schuylkill River.Locals can easily walk to work or take public transit
Getting around the neighborhood is straightforward; most homes are within walking distance of Center City's shops and public spaces. Locals also have easy access to the subway, light rail, and public buses under the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.School days in Downtown Philadelphia
Public school students are served by the School District of Philadelphia, beginning their academic careers at schools like Albert M. Greenfield School. This school has an overall B-plus rating on Niche and teaches from kindergarten through eighth grade. Students move on to secondary institutions such as Benjamin Franklin High School, which holds an overall C-minus rating on Niche. The high school has graduated several notable figures, from renowned economist Walter E. Williams to professional athletes for NFL teams like the New York Giants. The beautiful Philadelphia skyline and abundance of public spaces and dining options make this neighborhood a worthy place to call home.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Gaurav Gambhir
KW Empower
(267) 651-8678
197 Total Sales
14 in Center City West
$110K - $970K Price Range
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Brad Gellman
Coldwell Banker Realty
(856) 409-7408
68 Total Sales
3 in Center City West
$105K - $330K Price Range
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Lisa Ciccotelli
Responds QuicklyBHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
(484) 922-9813
342 Total Sales
1 in Center City West
$681,525 Price
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Stefania Zuccarini
Compass RE
(215) 593-2602
91 Total Sales
1 in Center City West
$2,499,000 Price
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Jennifer Grosskopf
KW Empower
(888) 477-1296
126 Total Sales
4 in Center City West
$406K - $858K Price Range
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Carol Smith
BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown
(445) 455-4417
44 Total Sales
1 in Center City West
$280,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Center City West | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 6 | 4 |
Burglary | 5 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 6 | 4 |
Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Center City West Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Center City West, Philadelphia sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Center City West, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $364,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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