5521 Spruce St

Philadelphia, PA 19139

$240,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
1,802 Sq. Ft.
$133 / Sq. Ft.
1,802
Sq. Ft.
$133
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 3/10/26
Closed 3/10/26

Description

5521 Spruce St is a spacious 4 bed, 2 bath corner property renovated top to bottom in 2019, offering a bright layout and great potential for its next owner. The main level features an open living and dining area with recessed lighting and a functional kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances and ample cabinetry. Upstairs includes well-sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Please note: the kitchen and flooring, particularly on the upper level, show wear and offer an opportunity for cosmetic...5521 Spruce St is a spacious 4 bed, 2 bath corner property renovated top to bottom in 2019, offering a bright layout and great potential for its next owner. The main level features an open living and dining area with recessed lighting and a functional kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances and ample cabinetry. Upstairs includes well-sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Please note: the kitchen and flooring, particularly on the upper level, show wear and offer an opportunity for cosmetic updating to add value. The large unfinished basement provides excellent storage and room for future customization. Currently tenant occupied but will be delivered vacant, giving buyers flexibility to move in or lease at market rent. Enjoy being just minutes from Baltimore Ave favorites like Bookers Restaurant & Bar, Dock Street Brewery, Vientiane Café, and Mariposa Food Co-op, plus nearby parks including Clark Park and Cedar Park. Easy access to trolley lines, UPenn, Drexel, and Center City makes this a convenient and well-located investment. Schedule your showing today. Property will be delivered vacant before the settlement. Photos are taken before the move-in of the tenants
  1. Listed by Elan Elkaim • KW Empower
    P: (215)-960-9537 elan@elkaimpropertygroup.com

Property Details for 5521 Spruce Street

Tax ID Number
604063100
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 03/16/2026 04:00 PM

Property Details for 5521 Spruce Street

StatusClosed
MLS #PAPH2565562
Days on Market35
Taxes$4,745 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,564 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Building Information for 5521 Spruce Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1925Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,564 SF

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Property Information for 5521 Spruce Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District County ID: 803408593408
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19139 (19139)
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: $339,000
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $271,200
  • City Town Tax: $2,087
  • Land Assessed Value: $67,800
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: H30
  • Zoning: RSA3
  • Tax Lot: 144
  • School Tax: $2,657
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,802.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 17.00 x 92.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1327243
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: None
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
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: Central
  • 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 5521 Spruce Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 10, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2565562

$2,400,000—
Mar 10, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2565562

$240,000—
Feb 27, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1935708688

$240,000

+17.9% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/10/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2565562

$2,400,000
03/10/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2565562

$240,000
02/27/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1935708688

$240,000

+17.9% / yr

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

Public Records for 5521 Spruce Street

Taxable ValueLand$67,800Additions$271,200Total$339,000
Tax Record2025$4,745 ($395 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,802 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,802 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,564 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningRSA3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN60-4-0631-00

Schools near 5521 Spruce Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Hamilton Andrew School
Public - K to 8
Sayre William L Middle School
Public - 9 to 12
The Workshop School
Public - 9 to 12
Motivation High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hamilton Andrew School
PublicK to 8

Sayre William L Middle School
Public9 to 12

The Workshop School
Public9 to 12

Motivation High School
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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