506 Spruce St

3,353 Sq. Ft.
$447 / Sq. Ft.
3,353
Sq. Ft.
$447
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A Wonderful Opportunity to own a piece of Philadelphia History, in the city that started it all as America approaches her 250th year Anniversary! Welcome to 506 Spruce street, owned by the same family since 1983. This Federal period townhome built in the 1790's sits on a 18ft wide & 80ft deep lot; East of Broad street in one of Philadelphia's most coveted neighborhoods, Society Hill. You'll find plenty of room to stretch out in this 5 bedroom + Den, 2.5 bath home with finished lower level that spans...A Wonderful Opportunity to own a piece of Philadelphia History, in the city that started it all as America approaches her 250th year Anniversary! Welcome to 506 Spruce street, owned by the same family since 1983. This Federal period townhome built in the 1790's sits on a 18ft wide & 80ft deep lot; East of Broad street in one of Philadelphia's most coveted neighborhoods, Society Hill. You'll find plenty of room to stretch out in this 5 bedroom + Den, 2.5 bath home with finished lower level that spans over 5 floors. 506 Spruce has had some thoughtful renovations throughout offering historic charm & upgraded amenities, you'll find the best of both worlds in this historic property that is ready for a new owner to add their own personal touch or influence.
Some upgrades include the following: Plumbing - New Drain lines to street, New storm drain in yard, New dedicated 3/4”supply lines to master bath, 2024 New hot water heater. Electric, new 200amp panel, New romex wiring throughout, Removed majority of all knob and tube wiring, New GFI circuits to bathroom & New Kitchen! Kitchen, Countertops Honed Italian Carrara Marble, Italian Poliform Cabinetry, w custom drawer inserts, all pullouts, integrated Poliform kitchen lighting. Island seating comfortably seating 5 people. Wine fridge, garbage disposal, ultra quiet dishwasher. Built in fridge (water and ice). All New Stainless Steel Bosch Appliances package. New Roof, New solid core 8’ doors with Updated hardware throughout, Recessed lighting added throughout upper floors and lower level, Trex decking w/New powder coated aluminum rail system on roofdeck, New Vlux Skylight, New high efficiency HVAC, Refinished original Bannister, Refinished original floors throughout with exception of 2 rooms that have new engineered flooring, Working fireplaces in bedrooms & attic, Basement has new concrete perimeter, Motion sensor exterior rear lights in Patio / Garden with bricked Pavers and roof deck, Domed original Brick Wine Cellar, Not a wine drinker? Convert it to a Sauna!

You'll find the Primary Suite on 2nd floor vs the 3rd or 4th like some new construction homes,
Fully upgraded along with space for 2nd Floor Laundry in the dressing room accompanied by great Natural light & plenty of storage. A Full Carrara Marble bath, floors and walls. German made & Assembled valves & faucets, solid brass construction. German made Schluter shower & drain system, Freestanding tub that is a more than generous size, along with Oversized 2 person shower, ceiling rain head w/ ultra quiet exhaust. Aim-able high hat lighting. Double sinks with vanity & Separate toilet room w/space saving Pocket doors!

Convenience, leave your car at home or in a parking lot. 1 year prepaid parking offered at Hop House or Independence place ( with acceptable offer ) which are a few doors down from 506 Spruce, Not to mention Walking Distance to Headhouse Square & Farmers Market, Local attractions, terrific restaurants, Historic sites like the Liberty Bell & watch Philadelphia's value rise as we build our waterfront on the East. The Delaware I-95 "CAP Green Space" that will finally bridge an easy walker friendly distance to the water! The new park will be an 11.5-acre civic space spanning I-95 over Columbus Boulevard between Chestnut and Walnut streets, extending from Front St to the Delaware River. It will include gardens, play areas, flexible open space, and a mass-timber pavilion. This and more all just minutes from 506 Spruce. Home sweet home, Welcome to the New Philadelphia!

Property Details for 506 Spruce Street

Tax ID Number
051150400
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Contemporary, Federal
Levels/Stories
5
Waterfront
No

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Property Details for 506 Spruce Street

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2553884
Days on Market113
Taxes$18,411 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1850
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,431 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Building Information for 506 Spruce Street

Stories5Residences-Year Built1850Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,431 SF

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$8,840 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,306

Property Taxes

$1,534

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 506 Spruce Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District County ID: 803408593408
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19106 (19106)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,315,300
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $1,052,240
  • City Town Tax: $8,100
  • Land Assessed Value: $263,060
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: O60
  • Zoning: RM1
  • Tax Lot: 8028
  • School Tax: $10,310
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,353.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 18.00 x 80.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 905422
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Other
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 506 Spruce Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 16, 2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2553884

$1,499,000
Nov 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2553884

$1,525,000
Nov 13, 2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAPH2553884

Oct 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2553884

$1,499,995
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/16/2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2553884

$1,499,000
11/16/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2553884

$1,525,000
11/13/2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAPH2553884

10/30/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2553884

$1,499,995

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 506 Spruce Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$17,012 ($1,418 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,724 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,724 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,431 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1850ZoningRM1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN05-1-1504-00

Schools near 506 Spruce Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
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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506 Spruce Street is a townhouse for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19106. This property was listed for sale on October 30, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,499,000. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include McCall Gen George A School, Franklin Benjamin High School and Constitution High School. 506 Spruce Street is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 3,353 sqft townhouse built in 1850.

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