228 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 - Photo 1

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$900,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
1,799 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

This Historically Certified 1770 Townhome offers the rare opportunity to live in a graciously sized 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home that has been meticulously updated with the finest materials top to bottom. Enter the Flemish bond brick facade with exterior Bevolo light fixtures to the vestibule which has a coat closet and an intricate mosaic tile design floor. The living room has a gas fireplace, custom closets, and a "speakeasy" bar tucked inside the cabinetry with the original arched brickwork. Some of the kitchen highlights are a handcrafted tile backsplash, a Sub Zero refrigerator, a Viking 4 burner convection oven & stove, a Bosch dishwasher, custom cabinetry and an original brick floor. There is a built in banquette in the sunroom off the kitchen which has beautiful Palladian windows with views of the garden. Through the sunroom french doors enter the rear garden with slate pavers, a cedar pergola with lighting, a container garden and hardscape that is maintained by Terrain, and access to Spruce Street. On the second floor, there is the full bath with a soaking tub, a Waterworks sink, and House of Rohl fixtures, a limestone floor, and handmade wall tiles. The primary bedroom has a gas fireplace, lots of fitted closets, and carpeting. The second bedroom is currently being used as a sitting room and has a lovely juliette balcony with views of the St Peters steeple. On the third floor, you have a full bath with a glass stall shower with Waterworks sink and House of Rohl fixtures. The third bedroom currently being used as a study and has a wood burning fireplace, exposed beams, and access to a potential deck (the owner has architectural drawings and approval by the historic commission if buyers are interested). The lower level has a half bath, storage, mechanicals, a Maytag commercial washer/dryer, and convenient bilco doors. Some additional home features are the original wide plank pine floors, custom millwork, and the hand painted/glazed plaster walls by Terry Comella, central alarm, and house speaker systems. House total square footage is 1799 including the basement. Located a few blocks from the Delaware River waterfront, the Sunday farmer's market at Head House Square, the Ritz movie theaters, many parks and green spaces, and a few minute drive to the entrance to 95, 676, and the Ben Franklin Bridge.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 228 Spruce St

General

Sold For: $900,000
Taxes: $8,559 (2022)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2156202
Added to Site: 1, 256 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
Interior Features: Exposed Beams, Bar, Built-Ins, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Stall Shower
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace(s): Brick, Gas/Propane, Brick, Gas/Propane
Flooring: Tile/Brick, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 2
Upper - Full Baths: 2
Lower Floor Baths: 1
Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3
Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Upper 1
Bedroom 1: Bedroom 3, Upper 2
Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2, Upper 1

Other Rooms

Living Room: Living Room, Main
Kitchen: Kitchen - Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Main
Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
Laundry: Lower Floor

Additional Information

Security/Safety: Security System

Exterior

Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: 19106 (19106)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: Philadelphia
Development Name: Society Hill
Subdivision: Society Hill
Cross Streets: Third Street
Driving Directions: Down Spruce, Past 3rd Street, on Right side of Street
Direction Faces: North
Historic District: Yes

School Information

School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Elementary School: Mc Call Gen George

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Colonial
Architectural Style: Colonial
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Stone
Basement: Yes
Basement Entrance: Yes
Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Outside Entrance
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Flat, Pitched
Walls/Ceilings: Beamed Ceilings, Plaster Walls
Windows: Palladian, Skylights, Wood Frame
Doors: French
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Square Feet: 1,799
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 1,405 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,320 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1770
Year Built Source: Estimated
Property Condition: Excellent

Unit Information

Unit 1

Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

Property View: City
Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 769
Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Features: Rear Yard
Zoning: RSA5
Lot Description: Rear Yard

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $681.74
Tax w/Assessment: $611,500
Tax Amount: $8,559
Tax Year: 2022
Terms: Standard Sale

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: Candelabra/Wall fixture in Living Room, Entry Fixture, Sconces in Master Bedroom, Mirror in Primary Bathroom, Wall Lanterns in Basement and Basement Half Bath, Curtain Rod and Hardware in Living Room

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Schools

Schools serving 228 Spruce St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
McCall Gen George A School 325 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106	K-8	0.3 mi
Franklin Benjamin High School 550 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130	12-11	1.6 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 228 Spruce St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/22/2022

Sold

$900,000

0.01%

MLS

9/14/2022

Listed

$899,900

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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