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  • $968,700

    438 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

    2beds
    1,783sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1818
    1,306 Square Feet Lot
    $968,700 Zestimate®
    $543/sqft
    $4,159 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $968,700

    $891,000 - $1.06M

    $4,159/mo

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    What's special

    Historically certified charmer blending the best of old and new in a very convenient Society Hill location. Enter in from picturesque Spruce St. to Living Room with gas fireplace and an exposed wall of brick. Original Pine floors flow from Living in to the spacious Dining Room with large coat closet. To the rear is a convenient powder room and an expanded eat in kitchen with large center island and sliding doors overlooking a lush, professionally landscaped patio/garden area. An automated irrigation system is sure to keep the variety of perennials planted throughout blooming each Spring and the retractable awning will allow you to enjoy entertaining outdoors rain or shine. 2nd floor: luxurious Master Suite with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, generous closet space, a huge wall of windows overlooking the garden, and a full bath with walk-in shower. There is a separate dressing/sitting area with a whirlpool tub, mirrored vanity and abundance of storage built-ins. This floor also includes a den with gas fireplace and a full bath in the hallway. 3rd floor: charming, hand painted dormer bedroom with fireplace. The basement has a washer/dryer and offers a nice amount of dry storage space. The location can't be beat in the award winning McCall School Catchment and steps from the 5th St Acme, soon coming CVS, Washington Square and 3 Bears Park to name a few. Walk Score: 98, Transit Score: 100 and Bike Score: 94 - everything you need or want is at your doorstep. Monthly Rental Parking Garage located 1/2 block away for $345 per month... this is Center City living at it's best!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Master Bath(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,783 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: None
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stucco, Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 1,306 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 051149900

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    Materials
    • Roof: Shake / Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1818

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia

    Other

    Other facts
    • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
    • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning
    • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
    • Architectural Style: Traditional
    • Heating YN: Y
    • Cooling YN: Y
    • Property Type: Residential
    • Sub System Locale: BRIGHT_MAIN
    • Bathrooms Half: 1
    • Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
    • Parking Features: Street, Rented/Permit Required, Prepaid
    • Structure Type: Townhouse/Rowhouse
    • Bathrooms Full: 2
    • Interior Features: Master Bath(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry
    • Tax Lot: 205
    • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1783
    • Tax Annual Amount: 8908.0

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/15/2026Listing removed$4,500$3/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2617732 Report a problem
    5/5/2026Listed for rent$4,500+12.5%$3/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2617732 Report a problem
    5/6/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    3/13/2024Listed for rent$4,000$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    3/22/2018Sold$710,000-2.6%$398/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/12/2018Pending sale$729,000$409/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut #7104174 Report a problem
    1/12/2018Listed for sale$729,000+7.2%$409/sqft
    Source: Bhhs Fox & Roach-Ctrcty Walnut #1004444909 Report a problem
    4/20/2016Sold$680,000-2.7%$381/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/11/2016Pending sale$699,000$392/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach #6634610 Report a problem
    11/10/2015Price change$699,000-5.4%$392/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach #6634610 Report a problem
    8/29/2015Listed for sale$739,000+204.1%$414/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach #6634610 Report a problem
    10/8/1998Sold$243,000-1.6%$136/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/5/1996Sold$247,000$139/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$14,552 +9.4%$1,039,600 +9.4%
    2024$13,307 $950,600
    2023$13,307 +14.9%$950,600
    2022$11,579 --
    2021$11,579 +11%--
    2018$10,430 --
    2017$10,430 +17.1%--
    2016$8,908 +0.1%--
    2015$8,898 --
    2014$8,898 -25.1%$636,400 +687.9%
    2012$11,880 $80,768
    2011-- $80,768
    2010-- $80,768
    2009-- $80,768
    2008-- $80,768
    2007-- $80,768 +7.5%
    2006-- $75,136
    2005-- $75,136
    2004-- $75,136 -28.8%
    2003-- $105,536 +26.2%
    2002-- $83,648 +18.8%
    2000-- $70,400
    1999-- $70,400

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Society Hill

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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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