Come see this charming three-bedroom, two-bath, classic townhouse on a picturesque historic block in Rittenhouse Square. Tucked away on a tree-lined street, this house features hardwood floors throughout, fireplaces on every level, southern light, and a lovely oversized garden, perfect for morning coffee or quiet afternoon reading. The first floor offers an open living and dining area anchored by a fireplace, creating a warm and inviting setting for everyday living and entertaining. Just beyond, the updated kitchen features a bay window overlooking the beautifully bricked garden. The second floor includes two bedrooms and a hall bath with classic retro tile. The front bedroom enjoys southern exposure and a cozy fireplace, while the rear bedroom overlooks the garden and features a spacious walk-in cedar closet. The third floor is a loft-style en-suite with vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and both southern and northern exposures, offering flexibility as a primary suite, guest space, or work-from-home retreat. A special property in the heart of Rittenhouse Square with appealing shops (coffee, bakery, restaurants) around one corner and a Michelin-starred eatery at the other corner. All this with easy access to 30th Street Station as well as Penn, CHOP and Drexel.
Rittenhouse, located between the Schuylkill River and Broad Street, is a residential and commercial Philadelphia neighborhood with a leafy central square and a polished dining scene. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around 18th Street and Walnut Street, where sidewalk cafes, chef-driven restaurants, and boutique storefronts keep the blocks in motion. Rittenhouse Square anchors the grid with shaded paths, public art, and a steady rhythm of people-watching. Historic brownstones and prewar high-rises line quieter side streets, while newer towers frame the park’s edges. The Curtis Institute of Music and the Rosenbach Museum & Library add cultural gravity, and Parc sets the tone for all-day terrace dining. A compact, walkable layout ties the square to Center City offices and the river trail network.
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Market insights
2035 Rittenhouse Sq · $850,000
DAYS ON MARKET
195 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$850,000
Median sale price in this area is $264,409. (69% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Finished above-grade living area (per assessor)
Basement present (other type)
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms on the first upper level
One bedroom on the second upper level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (one on first upper level, one on second upper level)
Kitchen
Kitchen (details not provided)
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Heating & cooling
Radiator heating
Window air conditioning units
Hot water supplied by natural gas
Heating fuel: oil
Cooling fuel: electric
Exterior features
15 x 60 lot dimensions
No tidal water
Other structures above and below grade
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Fee simple ownership
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Masonry construction
Foundation: other
Finished above-grade area (per assessor)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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The RM, Residential Multi-Family districts are primarily intended to accommodate moderate- to high-density, multi-unit residential buildings in areas where such development already exists or where it is desired in the future. The Zoning Code includes four RM districts. These districts are differentiated primarily on the basis of allowed minimum lot area per unit and allowed building heights.
Zone overlays
Center City Commercial District Control Area
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Center City Overlay District - Center City Residential District Control Area
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Aug 21, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Repair and replace the house drain.
Plumbing
Nov 18, 2009 • Final
Bp_alter
Remove an existing vinyl window on the second floor and replace it with a new wood sash. All work will be performed under the direction of the Philadelphia Historical Commission.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19103
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Sun exposure
49/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2035 Rittenhouse Sq
$798,897
$51K under list price of $850K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $635K to $1.1M.