A library visit, time on the Parkway and a home within reach of it all: Logan Square has plenty to explore. We'll help you get to know its residential blocks and buildings, so you can picture life here beyond an afternoon at the museums.
Explore this guide
At a glance
Homes: Townhouses, smaller condominium conversions, prewar buildings and residential towers.
Getting around: Compare the walk to Center City offices, transit and the river from the actual building entrance.
Worth weighing: Parkway events and major streets can affect access, sound and traffic at particular times.
Family life in Logan Square
Start a family visit at Sister Cities Park and leave time for the Parkway Central Library area. Those outings are part of getting to know the neighborhood. Next, try the less glamorous but equally useful trips: childcare, groceries and the walk home, including the larger crossings.
In a condominium, consider elevator waits, stroller storage and room to spend time indoors without everyone sharing one open area. In a townhouse, check stairs, laundry and the route to any outdoor space. Ask how package handling and visitors work in the building.
Schools and childcare
Use the School District of Philadelphia enrollment and school finder resources for the exact home address. Confirm assignment and enrollment details with the district, including any application process for another school option.
Use Pennsylvania's COMPASS child care search to start a provider search. Contact providers about age groups, hours, availability and pickup arrangements, then try the trip from the home.
Finding the right home here
Review window performance, sound, parking rights and association responsibilities. A building with extensive amenities should also be evaluated for fees, reserves and planned work.
Want a closer look at the homes themselves? Read our Philadelphia rowhome buying guide.
Daily life, parking and getting around
Take a look at homes on the main roads and on the smaller interior blocks. See which setting feels more comfortable to you. Come back on a normal weekday, and check the event calendar so you also understand how busy days could change your route.
Use SEPTA's current trip planner for the journey and travel time you expect to keep. If you drive, verify parking terms and access for the specific home.
Places to explore
Sister Cities Park
Parkway Central Library
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Check facilities and current activities through the City's parks and recreation finder or the individual operator before planning your visit.
If you’re making a day of the Parkway, check visiting information for the Barnes Foundation.
Come spend some time here
Walk the residential blocks around a home you like.
Visit Sister Cities Park and the library area, noting crossings.
Test the route to work or transit and check how event closures could affect it.
There’s no need to rush. Bring the stroller if you use one, leave time for an errand and take the walk you’d make from home. A weekday visit and another in the evening can help you get a feel for the neighborhood.
A few more neighborhoods to explore
Rittenhouse Square: Take a look at condominium options around another major square.
Fairmount: Explore rowhome streets closer to the Art Museum area.
Spring Garden: Get to know older townhouses north of the Parkway area.
Let’s find your place here
Curious about making a home in Logan Square? Send us a few listings you like, or tell us what you’re hoping to find. We’re Eric and Melanie, and we’d love to help you get to know the neighborhood, talk through the homes and figure out your next step.
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Keep exploring
Rittenhouse Square Take a look at condominium options around another major square.
Fairmount Explore rowhome streets closer to the Art Museum area.
Spring Garden Get to know older townhouses north of the Parkway area.
Explore our current listings
Here are a few homes we currently have listed around the area. Each card shows its location.
