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  • $2,492,500

    229 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

    6beds
    5,000sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1759
    2,613 Square Feet Lot
    $2,492,500 Zestimate®
    $499/sqft
    $7,497 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,492,500

    $2.14M - $2.89M

    $7,497/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Exquisite Colonial Mansion. Double frontage on Spruce St. Original 1759 house with later additions. Unique L shaped property with exceptional 20 ft. brick side garden. South, north & east exposures. Wonderful views of gardens & historic homes. Elegant details, high ceilings, random width oak hardwood flrs, original moldings, cornices, period detail & original Fireplaces throuthout. Pristine condition. Large entry foyer, tile brick flr, lg coat closet leads to painting gallery & additional foyer w/built-in bar & PR. Small rear garden. Double doors lead to 20X60 walled landscaped garden. Large LR w/built-in bookcases facing garden. Large formal dining room w/curved glass window wall overlooks garden. Huge cook's kitchen, commercial gas range, stainless counters & sinks, DW, pantry/mud rm. Beautiful stairway leads to 2nd flr MB suite w/FP, marble bath+BR+bath+corner library. 3rd & 4th fls-4BR/2ba. Elevator. Zoned central air. Huge basement, storage & laundry. 1 CAR DEEDED PKG.-$950.yr fee.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 7
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 5,000 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City
    Lot
    • Size: 2,613 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 051138800

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Roof: Metal
    Condition
    • Year built: 1759

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/11/2012Sold$2,000,000-14.9%$400/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/21/2012Price change$2,350,000-5.8%$470/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #5869508 Report a problem
    11/30/2011Price change$2,495,000-5.8%$499/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #5869508 Report a problem
    9/11/2011Price change$2,650,000-18.5%$530/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #5869508 Report a problem
    5/13/2011Price change$3,250,000-13.3%$650/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #5869508 Report a problem
    4/13/2011Listed for sale$3,750,000$750/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #5869508 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$35,887 +39.6%$2,563,700 +39.6%
    2024$25,709 $1,836,600
    2023$25,709 +35%$1,836,600
    2022$19,050 --
    2021$19,050 +3.3%--
    2018$18,435 +3.1%--
    2017$17,875 -87.3%--
    2016$140,517 +612.9%--
    2015$19,711 --
    2014$19,711 $1,438,100 +958.4%
    2012-- $135,872
    2011-- $135,872
    2010-- $135,872
    2009-- $135,872
    2008-- $135,872
    2007-- $135,872 +7.5%
    2006-- $126,400
    2005-- $126,400
    2004-- $126,400 -8.8%
    2003-- $138,624 +21.5%
    2002-- $114,080 +18.8%
    2000-- $96,000
    1999-- $96,000

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    Neighborhood: Society Hill

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Philadelphia

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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