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2026 Spruce Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

6 beds
5 baths
4,392 sqft
2,160 sqft lot
$430 per sqft
1880 build

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Moving along the 2000 block of Spruce St, you’ll be amazed at the stature and scale of all the old homes lining the way. Many if not most are behemoths, stretching nearly 120’ in length, covering their entire plots with room after room of Victorian scaled spaces. But not this pearl at number 2026. This building’s footprint occupies a little more than half the lot, leaving space for an amazing south facing garden, filled with mature plantings and areas carved out for relaxing and entertaining. And just beyond the garden, behind the cedar fence, is enough paved space for two normal sized cars. It doesn’t seem possible that a setup like this can still exist in Rittenhouse Square, in the heart of Philadelphia. And yet here it is, awaiting the next stewards to move this spirited home along its wonderful journey, just as the creative current owners have for the last 20+ years The 1st level sits well above the street. All of the needed spaces are here; a double doored entry foyer, a sitting room, a newer powder room and kitchen, and the most comfortable dining room in Center City, anchored by a fireplace and poised over a butterfly filled garden of healthy plants in various states of bloom. The building plan is a “dumb-bell” in form, the center being dominated by service rooms such as baths and closets, and an oval shaped stairwell that climbs 4 stories up to the top floor studio and bedrooms. The formula is similar on each floor; at the front, a large north facing room with giant windows and plentiful walls for art and objects. To the south, at the rear, one or two bedrooms, also with enormous windows, look out over the garden below. Out of sight and above the curving stairwell is the original skylight, covered by the previous owner in past renovations. There it sits, waiting for its day in the sun. From this location, you’re two blocks from Rittenhouse Square and five or six blocks from Fitler Square. And the house is a short distance from too many cultural institutions and eateries to name. If you do decide to stop by for a visit with your agent, swing by CORK The Wine Shop at COOK. Grab a cold, crisp bottle of effervescent Vinho Verde and take a few minutes to sit and enjoy this garden oasis, and ponder what might come next.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Oct 31, 2024 •

MLS# PAPH2375926 —

The Building

Year Built:

1880
Year Built Source:

Estimated
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Masonry
Structure Type:

Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Levels:

4
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Stone
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Unfinished
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

4392
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

4392

Interior

Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

1
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

4392
Living Area SqFt:

4,392 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Buyer Financing:

Cash
Possession:

Immediate

Location

Directions:

Spruce St to 20th St
Latitude:

39.94808578
Longitude:

-75.17552948

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.05
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

18.00 x 120.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

2,160 Sqft
Inclusions:

Hall mirror on first floor
Zoning:

RM1
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

O70
Ground Rent Exists:

No
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

081010100
Tax Year:

2022
Tax Lot:

242
Tax Annual Amount:

$26,596
Tax Assessed Value:

$1,900,000
Year Assessed:

2023
School Tax:

14593.0
City/Town Tax:

12002.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

6
Upper Level Bedrooms:

6
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

1
Bedrooms Upper Level:

2
Bedrooms Upper Level 3:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

3
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

2
Upper Level Half Baths:

1
Lower Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

3
Upper Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level 2 Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level 3 Total Baths:

1.00
All Lower Levels Total Baths:

1
Lower Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level 2 Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level 3 Half Baths:

1
Lower Level Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Schools

School District Name:

The School District Of Philadelphia
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Rittenhouse Square
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

2
Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

Driveway
Parking Features:

Paved Parking
Driveway - # of Spaces:

2

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

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Utility Costs

$178/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
10/30/24 Oct 30, 2024	Sold	BRIGHT	$1,890,000	-6.7%
10/10/24 Oct 10, 2024	Pending	BRIGHT	$2,026,000
10/1/24 Oct 1, 2024	Price Changed	BRIGHT	$2,026,000	-7.9%

Townhouse Sold on 10/30/2024

$1,890,000

Listing provided by broker:

Joseph T Morrison

Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

marianne.dillon@compass.com

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2026 Spruce Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103