As featured in the book “Restoring a House in the City”; Historic charm meets modern luxury at 231 Spruce Street in Philadelphia’s exclusive Society Hill neighborhood. This beautifully reimagined home, with its 20' width, boasts large-paned windows that flood all four floors with southern light, illuminating its 3,400+ square feet. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a spacious bonus room with a wet bar and custom shelving, this home offers gracious living at its finest. A harmonious blend of contemporary design and historic elements, the home underwent a thoughtful renovation a few years into the 21st century. The expansive living room retains its original pine floors (throughout) and a King of Prussia marble fireplace with a Mercer tile surround. This space flows seamlessly into an elevated dining room, which boasts a large skylight and double French doors with phantom screens that open to a meticulously maintained side garden. The bright, spacious eat-in and renovated kitchen, features top of the line appliances, cabinetry, a panoramic paned-glass window overlooking the rear garden, is perfect for culinary enthusiasts and includes a door to the patio for outdoor grilling. Discretely located nearby are doors to a charming powder room and access to a finished basement with a tiled wine cellar, large cedar closet, and ample storage. The second floor is home to the luxurious primary suite, which includes its own washer and dryer, two cedar-lined walk-in closets, and an elegant ensuite bath adorned with artistically set Italian Bisazza mosaic tiles, dual sinks, a double shower with dual rain shower heads, and a uniquely positioned soaking tub. A secondary bedroom is also located on this floor. The third floor offers two additional bedrooms and a spa-like hall bathroom, while the top floor features a spacious bonus room with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, providing a tranquil retreat. Your 1-year prepaid parking is just down the street. Lastly, 231 Spruce is centrally located near public transportation, Philadelphia’s historic district, and the finest restaurants and shops in the city making it the perfect blend of historic elegance and modern convenience. Your search ends here!
Under contract
Price cut: $146K (4/1)
$1,549,000
231 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
4beds
3,400sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1800
1,376 Square Feet Lot
$1,470,200 Zestimate®
$456/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished basementHistoric elementsSoaking tubEat-in and renovated kitchenOriginal pine floorsDual rain shower headsPanoramic paned-glass window
- 101 days
- on Zillow |
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- 64 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 06, 2025 at 07:55am
Listed by:
Fred Manfred 215-687-8687,
Compass RE (267) 435-8015,
Listing Team: Margaux Pelegrin Team, Co-Listing Team: Margaux Pelegrin Team,Co-Listing Agent: Margaux Genovese Pelegrin 215-205-2400,
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2438262

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Upper Level
Features
- Bar, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Combination Dining/Living, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Wine Storage, Primary Bath(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Marble
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,400
- Total interior livable area: 3,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,400
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Prepaid, Off Site
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,376 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 70.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 051138900
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial,Traditional,Federal
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1800
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Society Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $456/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,201,900
- Annual tax amount: $16,824
- Date on market: 5/1/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Exclusions: Exclusions: Kitchen Clock
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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