Graduate Hospital
Graduate Hospital — named for the hospital that occupied the neighborhood's anchor block for over a century — has emerged as one of Center City's highest-performing real estate markets. Bounded by South Street to the north, Washington Avenue to the south, Broad Street to the east, and the Schuylkill to the west, it is a neighborhood of exceptional brick rowhomes, new construction infill, and some of the best block-level walkability in Philadelphia.
The numbers tell the story: 16-day median DOM and 98.1% list-to-sale ratio — the strongest combined metrics of any neighborhood in this directory. Kater Street commands a $695K median, Pemberton moves in 8.5 days, and Catharine Street consistently closes at $652K. The neighborhood's 1,911 closed sales over 6.5 years make it one of the highest-volume markets in Center City.
Graduate Hospital attracts young professionals, families upgrading from starter homes, and buyers relocating from New York who want maximum walkability at reasonable (by comparison) prices. The proximity to CHOP, Penn, and Jefferson health systems drives consistent demand from the medical community.
Data from 2,041 residential listings in Graduate Hospital · Jan 2020 – Jul 2026
| Street | Median Sold | Median DOM | Sales (6.5yr) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kater St | $695,000 | 12 days | 87 | Premium block — fast and expensive |
| Catharine St | $652,500 | 19 days | 126 | High volume, consistent demand |
| Kimball St | $600,000 | 15 days | 105 | Fast-moving mid-premium |
| Pemberton St | $581,000 | 9 days | 90 | Fastest DOM in neighborhood |
| Carpenter St | $540,000 | 10 days | 123 | High volume, quick pace |
| Christian St | $512,500 | 24 days | 208 | Highest volume street |
| Webster St | $485,000 | 18 days | 101 | Reliable mid-market |
| Montrose St | $508,500 | 18 days | 160 | Consistent demand |
Source: BRIGHT MLS via Venture Philly Group · Jan 2020 – Jul 2026
- Graduate Hospital has the strongest combined market metrics in this directory — 16-day median DOM and 98.1% list-to-sale ratio. This is Center City's most competitive market for buyers. Pre-approval, inspection waivers, and escalation clauses are common winning strategies.
- Pemberton Street moves in 8.5 days — the fastest-moving block in the neighborhood. If you see a home on Pemberton come active on a Thursday, plan to see it Friday and write by Sunday.
- Naval Square is Graduate Hospital's most distinctive address — a gated community of converted 19th-century Navy Yard buildings with parking, green space, and a quiet courtyard environment that is genuinely rare in Center City.
- The 2400 South building at $850K median represents the neighborhood's luxury ceiling — premium new construction townhomes that routinely attract buyers relocating from New York and Washington DC.
- At a 60.3% rate of homes selling below list — the lowest in our directory — Graduate Hospital gives sellers exceptional leverage. Nearly 40% of homes here sell at or above asking price.
- Christian Street is the highest-volume street in the neighborhood at 208 sales — a reliable, consistent market with strong resale history. Buyers here have good comp coverage for appraisals.