Meticulously appointed one bedroom at The Dorchester with a spacious private balcony. The home features a very functional floorplan including an open kitchen with breakfast bar, great room with ample space for both living and dining room furniture, a generously sized bedroom and excellent closet space. Both the kitchen and bathroom have been updated and there are parquet wood floors throughout. Residents enjoy a twenty-four hour doorman and all utilities are included in condo fee including basic cable. There is a brand new lobby. Use of the building's state-of-the-art fitness center, seasonal rooftop pool club, and valet parking in the building's underground garage are available for an additional fee. No pets permitted.
In The Dorchester building right on Rittenhouse Square. This condo has parquet floors and funky wallpaper. Enter with kitchen to the right bed and bathroom to the left. Living space leads to outside space. Lots of nice amenities in this building.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Cozy north facing unit. Balcony at rear of the unit.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Jake Rolf
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Sale history for 224 W Rittenhouse Sq #818
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jul 23, 2019
Sold
$279,000
$458/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH258438
Jun 24, 2019
Sold
$279,900
$460/sq ft
May 28, 2019
Pending
—
May 17, 2019
Price Changed
$275,000
$452/sq ft
Mar 20, 2019
Price Changed
$279,900
$460/sq ft
Mar 11, 2019
Price Changed
$284,900
$468/sq ft
Nov 20, 2018
Listed
$299,900
$492/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 27, 1983
Sold
$53,000
$87/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1980
Sold
$37,015
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,361
$24,000 + $216,100
$240,100
2025
$3,361 (+5.0%)
$24,000 + $216,100
$240,100
2024
$3,201
$22,900 + $205,800
$228,700
2023
$3,201 (−10.0%)
$22,900 + $205,800
$228,700
2022
$3,557
$25,410 + $228,690
$254,100
2021
$3,557
$25,410 + $228,690
$254,100
2020
$3,557
$25,410 + $228,690
$254,100
2019
$3,557 (+10.0%)
$25,410 + $228,690
$254,100
2018
$3,234
$23,100 + $207,900
$231,000
2017
$3,233 (+14.9%)
$23,100 + $207,900
$231,000
2015
$2,814
$13,200 + $196,800
$210,000
2014
$2,814 (+26.2%)
$13,200 + $196,800
$210,000
2013
$2,229 (+3.6%)
$1,184 + $21,632
$22,816
2012
$2,152 (+3.9%)
$1,184 + $21,632
$22,816
2011
$2,072 (+9.9%)
$1,184 + $21,632
$22,816
2010
$1,886
$1,184 + $21,632
$22,816
Tax history for 224 W Rittenhouse Sq #818
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,361
$24,000 + $216,100
$240,100
2025
$3,361 (+5.0%)
$24,000 + $216,100
$240,100
2024
$3,201
$22,900 + $205,800
$228,700
2023
$3,201 (−10.0%)
$22,900 + $205,800
$228,700
2022
$3,557
$25,410 + $228,690
$254,100
2021
$3,557
$25,410 + $228,690
$254,100
2020
$3,557
$25,410 + $228,690
$254,100
2019
$3,557 (+10.0%)
$25,410 + $228,690
$254,100
2018
$3,234
$23,100 + $207,900
$231,000
2017
$3,233 (+14.9%)
$23,100 + $207,900
$231,000
2015
$2,814
$13,200 + $196,800
$210,000
2014
$2,814 (+26.2%)
$13,200 + $196,800
$210,000
2013
$2,229 (+3.6%)
$1,184 + $21,632
$22,816
2012
$2,152 (+3.9%)
$1,184 + $21,632
$22,816
2011
$2,072 (+9.9%)
$1,184 + $21,632
$22,816
2010
$1,886
$1,184 + $21,632
$22,816
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
609
Year built
1950
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Philadelphia County
APN
888081098
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 14, 2026.
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
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
# of Floors In Unit: 8
Improvement Assessed Value: $254,100
Ownership Interest: Condominium
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Unit Building Type: Hi-Rise 9+ Floors
Other Structures: Above Grade
Pets Allowed: No
Structure Type: Unit/Flat
Pool Information
Community Pool
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $25,410
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 609
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $228,690
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $3,234
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Other
Other
Heating Fuel: Other
Hot Water: Other
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Condo/Coop Fee: $427
Condo/Coop Fee Frequency: Monthly
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Pool(s)
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Swimming Pool
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Location Information
Cross Street: LOCUST STREET
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 609
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 888081098
Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026
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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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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
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$235,000 – $285,000
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