506 Spruce Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106

$1,499,000 Beds: 5 • Baths: 2 full 1 partial • Sq. Feet: 3353 • MLS ID: PAPH2553884 • Subdivision: SOCIETY HILL • School Dist: PHILADELPHIA CITY
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! View this listing at: http://jessehershteam.com/mls=PAPH2553884

Property Features

  • Taxes: $18,411
  • Basement: Yes
  • Exterior: Masonry
  • Lot Size: 0.03 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.03 Acre(S)
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Stories: 5.0
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Accessibility: 2+ Access Exits
  • Additional Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Basement: Fully Finished
  • SQFT Total Finished: 3353
  • SQFT Above Finished: 2950
  • SQFT Below Finished: 403

School Information

  • School District: PHILADELPHIA CITY
Printed March 04, 2026


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