Society Hill

Society Hill is Philadelphia's most architecturally significant neighborhood and one of its most valuable real estate markets. Bounded by the Delaware River waterfront, Walnut Street, and Washington Square, this small but dense historic district contains one of the largest concentrations of original 18th and early 19th century Federal and Georgian architecture in the United States. Living here means cobblestone side streets, window boxes on restored townhomes, a quiet residential character that sits in remarkable contrast to its central location, and an immediate proximity to Penn's Landing, Old City's restaurant scene, and the historic attractions that draw visitors from around the world. For buyers, Society Hill is a lifestyle purchase of the highest order — you're buying into one of America's great urban historic districts, with a Philadelphia price tag that is a fraction of what comparable property would cost in Beacon Hill or Georgetown. The buyer profile here skews toward executives, empty-nesters, history enthusiasts, and out-of-state buyers who discover that Society Hill answers every question about what Philadelphia has to offer at its best.