Header photo: Washington Square park, photographed in 2018. Photo: Ii2nmd — Washington Square 2018.jpg. CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo/source date: 2018. Cropped and color-adjusted.
Washington Square West has room for different versions of city life: a small townhouse street, a condominium near Midtown Village or a home close to a favorite park. Tell us what draws you in, and we'll help you get to know the blocks and buildings around it.
Explore this guide
At a glance
Homes: Historic rowhomes, Trinity houses, townhouse conversions and larger condominium buildings.
Getting around: Compare routes to parks, medical campuses, shopping and the specific transit connection you need.
Worth weighing: Commercial activity, stairs and parking arrangements vary substantially between properties.
Family life in Washington Square West
Seger Park and Kahn Park give you two places to start a family visit. Spend time at the one that suits your plans, then walk back toward a home you like. Adding school, childcare or groceries to the trip can help you picture how the week would come together.
As you walk through a home, picture the small things you do every day, including getting the laundry back to the bedrooms. Check the stairs, storage for children's equipment and the separation between sleeping and living spaces. For a condominium, review elevator access and the practical use of shared amenities.
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
Clarify whether parking is owned, assigned, leased or simply nearby. In a smaller condominium, examine reserves and shared maintenance responsibilities. For an older house, review roofs, moisture and renovation records.
Want a closer look at the homes themselves? Read our Philadelphia rowhome buying guide.
Daily life, parking and getting around
Explore the restaurant streets and the smaller residential blocks by day and in the evening. Try the walk to your garage, grocery store or transit stop. These are the little trips that become familiar once you live somewhere, and they're worth getting to know now.
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
Seger Park
Kahn Park
Midtown Village
Check facilities and current activities through the City's parks and recreation finder or the individual operator before planning your visit.
If you’re planning dinner around your visit, take a look at Barbuzzo and check its current menu and reservation information.
Come spend some time here
Start on the block of a home you like and walk to Seger or Kahn Park.
Try a regular errand and the route to your preferred transit connection.
Return in the evening to compare street activity and parking access.
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
Society Hill: Take a look at historic homes and courtyard settings farther east.
Bella Vista: Explore rowhome life near the Italian Market.
Rittenhouse Square: Get to know larger condominium buildings and park-centered living.
Let’s find your place here
Curious about making a home in Washington Square West? 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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Have a home in mind, or still getting a feel for the area? Tell us what you’re looking for. We’d love to help you explore.
Keep exploring
Society Hill Take a look at historic homes and courtyard settings farther east.
Bella Vista Explore rowhome life near the Italian Market.
Rittenhouse Square Get to know larger condominium buildings and park-centered living.
Explore our current listings
Here are a few homes we currently have listed around the area. Each card shows its location.
