Washington Sq West is a lovely neighborhood with upscale residential homes of many kinds. Near the Delaware River, this neighborhood covers the square from S 6th St to Broad St, and from South St to Walnut St. Also known as ‘Wash West’, it is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in Philadelphia and in between the corporate lifestyle of Rittenhouse Sq and the famous Old City. The neighborhood is in close proximity to historical landmarks such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, yet still out of the way of many tourist attractions. The neighborhood is also within walking distance of Headhouse Sq, which is Philly’s oldest farmer’s market. Wash West is within the Blue Ribbon Awarded George A McCall elementary school catchment, and is within walking distance of Federal, Georgina & Greek Revival Bourse movie theaters. Not only will you experience the lively culture in this neighborhood, there are also lots of cozy restaurants and bars tucked into gorgeous boutique-like buildings. You can also shop Antique Row starting at S 12th St and Pine.
The homes in this section of Philadelphia boast historic colonial architecture of the 18th and 19th century. The neighborhood consists primarily of rowhomes with a few high rise condominium buildings and boutique buildings.