226 W. Rittenhouse Square, 209 The Dorchester Condominium. Wonderful opportunity to be in a lovely one bedroom condo with a balcony overlooking the most picturesque Rittenhouse Square Street. The condo includes an updated kitchen with stainless appliances an updated white bath and nice closets. There is a breakfast bar, wood floors and a good sized balcony. The Dorchester lobby just underwent an exquisite renovation by acclaimed designer, Marguerite Rodgers. The building amenities include a gym, a seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor Garage(extra fees required). There is 24 doorman service. A non smoking building. No pets. Condo fees include utilities.
CondoProperty Type
1950Year Built
$446Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Joanne Davidow• BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square
•215-546-0550 (broker)
•heather.petroneshook@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Andy Nicolini• OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia
•215-735-7368 (broker)
•info@ocfrealty.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAPH259374
Redfin Estimate
$277,877
$7,123 since sold in October 2022$3,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 18.7% lower than the average sale price ($342K) of 6 comparable homes.
226 W. Rittenhouse Square, 209 The Dorchester Condominium. Wonderful opportunity to be in a lovely one bedroom condo with a balcony overlooking the most picturesque Rittenhouse Square Street. The condo includes an updated kitchen with stainless appliances an updated white bath and nice closets. There is a breakfast bar, wood floors and a good sized balcony. The Dorchester lobby just underwent an exquisite renovation by acclaimed designer, Marguerite Rodgers. The building amenities include a gym, a seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor Garage(extra fees required). There is 24 doorman service. A non smoking building. No pets. Condo fees include utilities.
Public Records
Aug 29, 1996
Sold
$60,000
$96/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1980
Sold
$46,720
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,737
$26,700 + $240,300
$267,000
2025
$3,737 (−4.2%)
$26,700 + $240,300
$267,000
2024
$3,900
$27,900 + $250,700
$278,600
2023
$3,900 (−10.0%)
$27,900 + $250,700
$278,600
2022
$4,332
$30,950 + $278,550
$309,500
2021
$4,332
$30,950 + $278,550
$309,500
2020
$4,332
$30,950 + $278,550
$309,500
2019
$4,332 (+5.0%)
$30,950 + $278,550
$309,500
2018
$4,127
$29,480 + $265,320
$294,800
2017
$4,126 (+14.9%)
$29,480 + $265,320
$294,800
2015
$3,591
$13,500 + $254,500
$268,000
2014
$3,591 (+26.1%)
$13,500 + $254,500
$268,000
2013
$2,848 (+3.6%)
$1,634 + $27,518
$29,152
2012
$2,750 (+3.9%)
$1,634 + $27,518
$29,152
2011
$2,648 (+9.9%)
$1,634 + $27,518
$29,152
2010
$2,409
$1,634 + $27,518
$29,152
Tax history for 224 W Rittenhouse Sq #209
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,737
$26,700 + $240,300
$267,000
2025
$3,737 (−4.2%)
$26,700 + $240,300
$267,000
2024
$3,900
$27,900 + $250,700
$278,600
2023
$3,900 (−10.0%)
$27,900 + $250,700
$278,600
2022
$4,332
$30,950 + $278,550
$309,500
2021
$4,332
$30,950 + $278,550
$309,500
2020
$4,332
$30,950 + $278,550
$309,500
2019
$4,332 (+5.0%)
$30,950 + $278,550
$309,500
2018
$4,127
$29,480 + $265,320
$294,800
2017
$4,126 (+14.9%)
$29,480 + $265,320
$294,800
2015
$3,591
$13,500 + $254,500
$268,000
2014
$3,591 (+26.1%)
$13,500 + $254,500
$268,000
2013
$2,848 (+3.6%)
$1,634 + $27,518
$29,152
2012
$2,750 (+3.9%)
$1,634 + $27,518
$29,152
2011
$2,648 (+9.9%)
$1,634 + $27,518
$29,152
2010
$2,409
$1,634 + $27,518
$29,152
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RM-4
/CTR - CENTER CITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT CONTROL
/CTR - RESIDENTIAL PARKING CONTROL
/CTR - RITTENHOUSE SQUARE
/CTR - LOCUST STREET
/CTR - MINIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
/CTR - CENTER CITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT CONTROL
/NIS
/CTR - PARKING GARAGE GROUND FLOOR USE
Residential Multi-Family-4 District
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
Center City Overlay - Minimum Building Height Area
Center City Overlay District - Center City Residential District Control Area
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Center City Overlay - Parking Garage Ground Floor Use Control Area
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Community / recreation center
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Hot Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
View Information
View: Park
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DORCHESTER
Living Sq. Ft: 623
Building Sq. Ft: 623
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: ALL SUBS OF 114; 1 BDRM 1B STD CE .001524
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 623
Legal Lot Number: 230
Legal Block Number: 2S22
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0143
Zoning Code: RM4
County Use Description: RES-RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM, 5
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Corner
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 623
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 888080976
Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Greenfield Albert M School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Franklin Benjamin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
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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, 14 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
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$264,000 – $320,000
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