The largest 1 bedroom model in the ever-desirable Dorchester?Deluxe corner 1 bedroom with large South facing balcony and lovely breakfast area facing a wall of windows. Unparalleled light from huge windows with South and West exposures. This home offers the ideal views?high enough for an open view of the Sports Complex to the South, and low enough to appreciate the trees, cityscape, and architectural detail of St. Patrick's. In move-in condition with spacious, open living area, huge bedroom, lovely parquet floors, good closets, modern bath, and kitchen with marble floor. Washer/Dryer hook-ups behind back of bath closet. Condo fee includes all utilities, cable, on-site maintenance, insurance, 24 hour door & desk, rooftop pool (modest seasonal fee), and more. On-site garage parking at discounted monthly rates. Ideal location right on Rittenhouse Square. Notes: The Dorchester is a non-smoking building. Storage locker may be available (currently a wait list).
CondoProperty Type
1950Year Built
$429Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Jeff City Block• BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square
•215-546-0550 (broker)
•heather.petroneshook@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Non Subscriber
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1004773404
Redfin Estimate
$400,494
$494 since sold in December 2019$11K since October
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This home's estimate is 2.5% higher than the average sale price ($391K) of 6 comparable homes.
The largest 1 bedroom model in the ever-desirable Dorchester?Deluxe corner 1 bedroom with large South facing balcony and lovely breakfast area facing a wall of windows. Unparalleled light from huge windows with South and West exposures. This home offers the ideal views?high enough for an open view of the Sports Complex to the South, and low enough to appreciate the trees, cityscape, and architectural detail of St. Patrick's. In move-in condition with spacious, open living area, huge bedroom, lovely parquet floors, good closets, modern bath, and kitchen with marble floor. Washer/Dryer hook-ups behind back of bath closet. Condo fee includes all utilities, cable, on-site maintenance, insurance, 24 hour door & desk, rooftop pool (modest seasonal fee), and more. On-site garage parking at discounted monthly rates. Ideal location right on Rittenhouse Square. Notes: The Dorchester is a non-smoking building. Storage locker may be available (currently a wait list).
Public Records
Jun 14, 2000
Sold
$189,900
$203/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 25, 1988
Sold
$145,000
$155/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1980
Sold
$61,110
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,309 (−24.5%)
$40,700 + $367,100
$407,800
2025
$5,708 (+3.0%)
$40,700 + $367,100
$407,800
2024
$5,543
$39,600 + $356,400
$396,000
2023
$5,543 (−5.0%)
$39,600 + $356,400
$396,000
2022
$5,836
$41,690 + $375,210
$416,900
2021
$5,836
$41,690 + $375,210
$416,900
2020
$5,836
$41,690 + $375,210
$416,900
2019
$5,836
$41,690 + $375,210
$416,900
2018
$5,836
$41,690 + $375,210
$416,900
2017
$5,835 (+14.9%)
$41,690 + $375,210
$416,900
2015
$5,079
$20,200 + $358,800
$379,000
2014
$5,078 (+26.2%)
$20,200 + $358,800
$379,000
2013
$4,024 (+3.6%)
$2,282 + $38,902
$41,184
2012
$3,884 (+3.9%)
$2,282 + $38,902
$41,184
2011
$3,740 (+9.9%)
$2,282 + $38,902
$41,184
2010
$3,403
$2,282 + $38,902
$41,184
Tax history for 224 W Rittenhouse Sq #812
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,309 (−24.5%)
$40,700 + $367,100
$407,800
2025
$5,708 (+3.0%)
$40,700 + $367,100
$407,800
2024
$5,543
$39,600 + $356,400
$396,000
2023
$5,543 (−5.0%)
$39,600 + $356,400
$396,000
2022
$5,836
$41,690 + $375,210
$416,900
2021
$5,836
$41,690 + $375,210
$416,900
2020
$5,836
$41,690 + $375,210
$416,900
2019
$5,836
$41,690 + $375,210
$416,900
2018
$5,836
$41,690 + $375,210
$416,900
2017
$5,835 (+14.9%)
$41,690 + $375,210
$416,900
2015
$5,079
$20,200 + $358,800
$379,000
2014
$5,078 (+26.2%)
$20,200 + $358,800
$379,000
2013
$4,024 (+3.6%)
$2,282 + $38,902
$41,184
2012
$3,884 (+3.9%)
$2,282 + $38,902
$41,184
2011
$3,740 (+9.9%)
$2,282 + $38,902
$41,184
2010
$3,403
$2,282 + $38,902
$41,184
*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
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
View Information
View: Park
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DORCHESTER
Living Sq. Ft: 934
Building Sq. Ft: 934
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: ALL SUBS OF 114; 1 BDRM 1B CE .00200708
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 934
Legal Lot Number: 515
Legal Block Number: 2S22
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0214
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.: 934
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 888081091
Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Greenfield Albert M School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$381,000 – $461,000
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