511 Spruce Street
Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
Description
Step inside to discover a beautifully maintained residence, built in 1850, this home has an inviting layout with ample room for customization. 10 foot ceilings on the first floor and a sizable backyard provides a space to enjoy a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city, with direct private...Welcome to 511 Spruce Street, a unique opportunity to own an 80 foot deep lot in a prime Society Hill location! This charming residence offers 3 stories of versatile living space ready for your personal touch.
Step inside to discover a beautifully maintained residence, built in 1850, this home has an inviting layout with ample room for customization. 10 foot ceilings on the first floor and a sizable backyard provides a space to enjoy a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city, with direct private access to Manning Walk. *See virtual renderings for first floor possibilities*
On the second floor you'll find two bedrooms, one overlooking the trees south along Spruce Street and the other overlooking the yard. A full bathroom is also on the second floor in the hallway. The third level is its own suite, with a small kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom - This can be perfect for family visiting or renovated to be incorporated back into the natural flow of the home.
A top block in Society Hill and only 1 block from Washington Square! Located around the corner from the neighborhoods grocery store (ACME) and the Independence Hall area. Join the pool and gym club directly behind the house? What a convenient amenity!
Parking: Park with a breeze in the garage directly behind the building under Independence Place Condominiums. Monthly parking offered.
McCall School Catchment!
*virtually renovated photos to be displayed to give you an idea of what an updated first floor could look like*
Bring your contractor, designer or architect
Sold as is
Listing Agents
![Alon Seltzer]()
alon.seltzer@compass.comP: (215)-915-2000
![Thatcher Brusilow]()
thatcher.brusilow@compass.comP: (610)-937-3822
Property Details for 511 Spruce Street
Property Details for 511 Spruce Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2394514 |
| Days on Market | 74 |
| Taxes | $8,125 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 AC / 1,100 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building Information for 511 Spruce Street
Property Information for 511 Spruce Street
- School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- School District County ID: 300200397108
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19106 (19106)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $580,500
- Year Assessed: 2024
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $410,500
- City Town Tax: $3,575
- Land Assessed Value: $170,000
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: O50
- Zoning: RSA5
- Tax Lot: 8074
- School Tax: $4,550
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- Stories: Main
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,664.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,664.00
- Total SQFT: 1,664.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Basement Type: Unfinished
- Foundation Details: Other
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 14.00 x 80.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 905360
- Type Of Parking: None
- Fireplace: No
- Accessibility Features: None
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
Property History for 511 Spruce Street
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 511 Spruce Street
Schools near 511 Spruce Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
McCall Gen George A School PublicK to 8 | ||
Franklin Benjamin High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Constitution High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Academy At Palumbo Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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