224 W. Rittenhouse Sq. Philadelphia, PA 19103
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2 Cents Arguably, the most recognizable condominium building name in Center City Philadelphia. Everyone has heard of the Dorchester. This wonderful building offers studios, one, two, and three bedroom units. Rental and guest parking is available for a fee in the basement levels of 224 W. Rittenhouse Sq. and there is a BEAUTIFUL rooftop pool (membership required). I've never heard of any condo in the entire building as being "dark"...Wonderfully oversized windows provide great views and light from almost every unit. Similar to the Wanamaker House Condos, the Dorchester is a twenty-four-hour doorman building. Dorchester condos are a consistently fabulous buy for those looking for a residence on "The Square."
- Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square
- 542 Total Condos
- Elevator
- On Site Garage Rental Parking
- Unit Sizes: 359-1826 sq. ft.
- HVAC: Included in condo fee
- Washer/Dryer in Many Units (Due to City Plumbing code, you cannot add a washer to a unit that does not already have a washer drain line installed. The code requires a dedicated drain line direct from the washer to the main building drain stack.)
- Cross Streets: 19th and Walnut St.
- Compare to: Wanamaker House, Hopkinson House, Rittenhouse Savoy
The Dorchester Owner's Association
224 W. Rittenhouse Sq.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
kmaloney@thedorchester.net
215-546-1111
Baths: 2
Sq. Ft.: 1,231
Type: Condo
Five Fast Facts about The Dorchester:
- 1) Has garage rental parking- elevator takes you directly to garage
- 2) One of the best skyline rooftop pools in town- Always a nice breeze up there
- 3) Views expansive on higher floors- many with view of Rittenhouse Sq.
- 4) Front desk attendant AND someone to help with packages
- 5) Originally built with 540 units, and occupied as a condo building in 1980
Heads Up
- Most buyers don't know that YOU own your windows- not the condominium association
- I believe value is more heavily based upon the interior condition.
- Condominiums at 224 w. Rittenhouse have fabulous rental potential. Likely the best in the city.
Quick Sales Stats
- 2021: 24 Sales - Top price $840,000
- 2020: 13 Sales - Top price $975,000
- 2019: 13 Sales - Top price $737,000
- 2018: 23 Sales - Top price $1,970,000
- 2017: 16 Sales - Top price $1,250,000
- 2016: 11 Sales - Top price $1,495,000
- 2015: 7 Sales - Top price $835,000