#PAPH2416078, John D McDonald, Listing Office: Keller Williams Main Line
1736 Spruce St Philadelphia, PA 19103
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About 1736 Spruce St
Location, location, location, the three most important words in real estate. This property sets the standard. What more could you want? The building was designed by Grant Simon, a world renowned Architect, who won the acclaimed Paris Prize and chaired the AIA Committee on Preservation of Historic Monuments. A retail corner spot in a fantastic location with plenty of foot traffic. This property has a multitude of options depending on your business model. Considering the building houses four one bedroom apartments, one studio apartment and an office space a retailer can dramatically offset the operating cost of the business by supplementing their budget with a rental income. Alternatively, a real estate investor can leverage the income from the retail space and rental units for oversize returns. The units and rooms are spacious and bright with two beautiful Bay windows and designed with unique octagon windows as well. All this and you are a block from Rittenhouse Square!
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Summary
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Unit/Flat
- Heating: Baseboard
- Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $2,200,000
- Price/SqFt: $354
- Annual Tax Amount: $17,924
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: SE corner of Spice & 18th Streets.
- Year Built: 1855
- Living Area: 6,204 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.05 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2467478
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Realty Mark Associates
- Office Phone: (215) 376-4444
- Office Email: bill@billmulhern.com
- Listing Agent: Howard J Casper
- Agent Phone: (267) 934-7777
- Agent Email: howard.realtor@gmail.com
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $1,280,500 | $17,924 |
2022 | $1,280,500 | $17,924 |
2021 | $- | $17,924 |
2020 | $1,280,500 | $17,924 |
2019 | $1,271,000 | $17,791 |
2018 | $1,234,000 | $17,273 |
2017 | $1,042,700 | $14,595 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Samuel Powel Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.5 mi
•301 N 36th St
3
Stephen Girard Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.6 mi
•1800 Snyder Ave
5
Francis Scott Key School
Public District KG-6
1.9 mi
•2230 S 8th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $59,898. Most Philadelphia, PA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 1736 Spruce St
The listing price of 1736 Spruce St property is $2,200,000.
The property 1736 Spruce St is a house located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103.
Active Listing: 1736 Spruce St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1736 Spruce St are: Samuel Powel Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Stephen Girard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Francis Scott Key School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Independence Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Albert M. Greenfield School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Chester A. Arthur School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Freire Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Creative and Performing Arts (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $17,924 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1736 Spruce St has 0 bathroom.
The property 1736 Spruce St is 6,204 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1736 Spruce St is 1855.
This home is located at 1736 Spruce St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19103 in the Center City neighborhood. This 6,204 square foot home, which was built in 1855, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,200,000.
In April 2025 in Philadelphia, PA there were 49.7% more homes for sale than in March. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 88 days, the median list price was $291,214.