It's hard to believe, but Center City Philadelphia owes a great deal of it's modern appeal to Seventeenth Century city planning. The dense and compact grid designed by William Penn long before the invention of the automobile has yielded one of the most pedestrian friendly downtown areas in the US. In fact, a whopping 40% of Center City residents walk to work every day, that's more people hitting the pavement than in any other American city.[Explore Read more below].
This Spacious Corner Condominium In The Aria Is Well Located High Up On The 14th Floor, With High Ceilings And Both Eastern And Southern Views! Offering An Abundance Of Storage Space, There Are 3 Closets In The Foyer, As Well As 2 Closets In The B...
Highly Desirable "04" Unit With 1 Car, On Site, Garage Parking And Extra Storage Located At The Murano In The Heart Of Center City, Philadelphia. The 04 Unit Is The Largest 1 Bedroom Floor Plan In The Building. Enter This Beautiful Home In The Sky...
BHHS Fox & Roach-Art Museum
1414 S Penn Sq #35f, PHILADELPHIA, PA - $1,500,000
Elevate Your Lifestyle! This Ritz-carlton Residences Offers Some Of The City's Most Spectacular Views Of City Hall And The William Penn Clock Tower. The Ritz-carlton Residences, Philadelphia Offer The Finest In Center City Living. Location, Brand,...
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
237-47 S 18th St #9fg, PHILADELPHIA, PA - $1,350,000
Impeccably Renovated And Designed Two Bedroom, Three Bathroom Condominium At The Barclay On Rittenhouse Square. Enter The Home Through A Grand And Welcoming Marble Foyer With Decorative Wainscoting. The Open Living Room-dining Room Offers A Dramat...
Allan Domb Real Estate
1500 Chestnut St #11a, PHILADELPHIA, PA - $500,000
Elevate Your Lifestyle! This Ritz-carlton Residences Offers Some Of The City's Most Spectacular Views Of City Hall And The William Penn Clock Tower. The Ritz-carlton Residences, Philadelphia Offer The Finest In Center City Living. Location, Brand,...
Pack Your Bags And Move Right Into This Beautiful One Bedroom Residence At The Ellington. The Unit Features Exquisite Hardwood Floors, Open Living And Dining Area, A Modern Kitchen With Stainless Steel Appliances, A Luxurious Tiled Bath, And A Spa...
BHHS Fox & Roach-Art Museum
1500 Chestnut St #12c, PHILADELPHIA, PA - $285,000
Enjoy Space, Modern Upgrades, And Convenience At The Ellington In Center City. Unit 12c Is One Of The Larger 1 Bd / 1 Ba Floor Plans In The Building, And Includes A Spacious Open Living Space With Room For A Dining Area, Tall Ceilings, A Contempor...
One Of The Newer Buildings In Chinatown, A Perfectly Located Condo For Primary Living Or Easy Investment Property. Original Owner Occupied And Has Been Rented For Several Years. This Condo Comes With On-site Property Management And Secured Entry! ...
Welcome To Unit 1803 - A Gorgeous 2 Bed, 2 Bath Corner Unit In A Premier Center City Location. 18 Stories Above The City In The Packard Grande, You Will Find A Spacious And Light-filled Home With Newer Hardwood Flooring, Windows, Lighting, And Cei...
Welcome Home To 1522-24 Race Street #3. This Two Bedroom One Bathroom Boutique Condo Is Perfectly Situated In The Heart Of Center City. This Immaculate And Sun Filled Second Level Unit Features A Spacious And Open Layout, Hardwood Floors Througho...
With Unobstructed Views Of City Hall, Dilworth Park And Avenue Of The Arts, Unit 14e At The Ritz Carlton Residences, Will Appeal To Lovers Of Upscale Urban Living. Complete With An Onsite Valet Parking License, This One Bedroom, One And A Half Bat...
This incredible urban center is jam-packed with exceptional homes in distinctive neighborhoods. Housing options include single family homes, brownstones, modern apartments, condos, historic townhouses and converted lofts — all near great parks and extraordinary cultural opportunities. From river to river, this is a young and vibrant part of town. 30% of Center City residents are between the ages of 25 and 34, and 79% have college degrees.
Center City is the original city of Philadelphia, bounded by the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers from Vine to South Streets. Center City real estate includes property in the following neighborhoods:
Over 300,000 jobs that generate $14 billion dollars in annual salaries
20 major health care and educational institutions
48 schools for K-12 students
2600 retailers
220 restaurants specializing in fine dining
205 outdoor cafes
39 million square feet of prime office space
7 regional rail lines
2 subway and 4 trolley lines
41 local and 4 regional bus lines
high speed service to New Jersey, New York City and Washington DC.
Center City Schools for K-12 Students
With over 40 schools in the Center City district, K-12 students have a variety of choice and opportunity when it comes to education. In fact, Center City Schools offer students one of the best educations anywhere in the country.
Visit the Center City Schools website to view the complete list of public, parochial, private and charter schools in the area.
Center City Universities
Center City Philadelphia is also home to a long list of post secondary institutions including Thomas Jefferson University, the University of the Arts, the Art Institute of Philadelphia, Moore College of Art and Design, and Pennsylvania University Hospital.
Getting Around in Center City
Center City is the hub of 62 bus, trolley, regional and high speed rail lines that move more than 267,000 people every day. High speed train service from Center City will get you to New York in 70 minutes or Washington in 95.