PRICED TO SELL! Unique opportunity to live on one of Center City’s most coveted blocks, this exceptional circa 1850 architectural masterpiece offers a rare blend of grand scale, timeless elegance, and modern functionality. Spanning over four levels and approximately 3,500 square feet, this 6 bedroom, 6 bath home enjoys beautiful southern exposure, bathing its soaring ceilings and preserved historic details in brilliant natural light The home sits within the highly sought-after Greenfield School Catchment. Main Level: A traditional vestibule with a leaded glass window welcomes you into an expansive, open-concept living room featuring original hardwood floors, intricate crown moldings and preserved plasterwork. The seamless flow continues into the dining area and a spacious eat-in kitchen—complete with sliding doors that open to your private outdoor retreat. A convenient powder room and laundry complete this floor. Second Level: An original, elegant, curved staircase leads to a spacious landing. The front bedroom features timeless wood built-ins and a pullman kitchen, while the bright rear bedroom boasts an ensuite bath and generous closet space. Third Level: Two additional large, sun-drenched bedrooms are separated by a wide landing, offering an ideal balance of openness and privacy, and two full bathrooms. Fourth Level: A versatile, expansive open area with a dedicated powder room—perfect for a family room, media lounge, or an additional bedroom suite—alongside an additional bedroom. This floor also has a custom wood ceiling and views of the city skyline. Lower Level: The partially finished basement with additional powder room and street entrance, provides exceptional storage space and opportunity to fully-finish if desired. An Unbeatable Center City Location with a walk score of 100/100!!! This home offers unparalleled convenience and pedestrian-friendly access to Philadelphia's finest amenities: Institutions & Transit: Minutes from the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, CHOP, HUP, and Amtrak’s 30th Street Station. Leisure & Culture: Just steps from the Schuylkill River Trail, local parks, charming cafés, and world-class dining and shopping destinations. ________________________________________ Note to Buyers: This historic treasure is being sold "as is," presenting a rare and remarkable opportunity to renovate and customize a grand Center City property into your absolute dream home. Buyers and buyer's agents are responsible for independently verifying all real estate tax information, and square footage.
Under contract
Price cut: $100K (7/11)
$1,199,000
2203 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
6beds
3,472sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1850
1,206 Square Feet Lot
$1,136,300 Zestimate®
$345/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Versatile expansive open areaPreserved historic detailsDedicated powder roomTimeless wood built-insExceptional storage spaceSpacious landingSoaring ceilings
- 118 days
- 86
- 5
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gerri Day 267-307-6876,
Keller Williams Main Line 6105200100
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2613238
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Kitchen, Basement, Foyer, Bathroom 1
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Basement
- Level: Lower
Foyer
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Dining Area, Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Radiator, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Main Level
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Windows: Replacement, Screens, Skylight(s), Stain/Lead Glass
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,472
- Total interior livable area: 3,472 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,472
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,206 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 67.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 082140500
- Zoning: RM1
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional,Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Knob and Tube
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fitler Square
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $345/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $467,700
- Annual tax amount: $6,546
- Date on market: 6/12/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Exclusions: All Owners Furniture
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,136,300
$1.08M - $1.19M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/27/2026 | Contingent | $1,199,000$345/sqft |
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| 7/11/2026 | Price change | $1,199,000-7.7%$345/sqft |
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| 6/28/2026 | Price change | $1,299,000-7.1%$374/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000$403/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,928 +112.7% | $995,000 +0.6% |
| 2024 | $6,547 | $988,800 |
| 2023 | $6,547 | $988,800 |
| 2022 | $6,547 | -- |
| 2021 | $6,547 -43.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $11,525 +76% | -- |
| 2017 | $6,547 | -- |
| 2016 | $6,547 | -- |
| 2015 | $6,547 | -- |
| 2014 | $6,547 +8.6% | $828,000 +1559.7% |
| 2012 | $6,027 | $49,888 |
| 2011 | -- | $49,888 |
| 2010 | -- | $49,888 |
| 2009 | -- | $49,888 |
| 2008 | -- | $49,888 |
| 2007 | -- | $49,888 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $46,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $46,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $46,400 -55.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $103,680 +132.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $44,544 |
| 2000 | -- | $44,544 +3.9% |
| 1999 | -- | $42,880 |
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Neighborhood: Rittenhouse
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





