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228 SPRUCE ST Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Key Details
Sold Price $900,000
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,405 sqft
Price per Sqft $640
Subdivision Society Hill
MLS Listing ID PAPH2156202
Sold Date 11/22/22
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,320
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1770
Annual Tax Amount $8,559
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 769 Sqft
Acres 0.02
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.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19106 (19106)
Zoning RSA5
Direction North
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
Basement Partially Finished, Outside Entrance
Interior
Interior Features Exposed Beams, Bar, Built-Ins, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Stall Shower
Hot Water Electric
Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
Cooling Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
Flooring Tile/Brick, Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type Brick, Gas/Propane
Fireplace Y
Window Features Palladian,Skylights,Wood Frame
Heat Source Natural Gas, Electric
Laundry Lower Floor
Exterior
Water Access N
View City
Roof Type Flat,Pitched
Accessibility None
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Rear Yard
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Beamed Ceilings,Plaster Walls
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Mc Call Gen George
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 051146700
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Security Features Security System
Acceptable Financing Conventional
Listing Terms Conventional
Financing Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Elizabeth A Gelber • Coldwell Banker Realty