Ideally suited for a professional who wants to work from home, live in a large part of the house and have additional income from 2 other large professional spaces. Located in the Art Museum Area on the 'Millionaires Row' of Spring Garden. Property is approximately 25' wide and 114' deep and the building covers the property lines. 3 stories + basement and built on the full property lines. The owner's unit has a formal front entry with access to the home and professional office on the 1st floor. 3 bedrooms, 1st floor front office, reception area + powder room (approx. 3200 SF). Unit#1 has a private entrance, rear office space, conference room + powder room (approx. 1260 SF). Unit #2 has a private entrance, rear office space, private office + powder room (approx. 1490 SF). Seller has suggested looking into use of this home with possible zoning or variance changes to create a multi-family or one grand single family home. Clever use of professional engineering for the mechanical systems.
TownhomeProperty Type
1911Year Built
2,840 sq ftLot Size
$220Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michael McCann• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
•215-627-6005 (broker)
Listed by Nathan S Naness• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
•215-627-6005 (broker)
Bought with Michael McCann• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
Ideally suited for a professional who wants to work from home, live in a large part of the house and have additional income from 2 other large professional spaces. Located in the Art Museum Area on the 'Millionaires Row' of Spring Garden. Property is approximately 25' wide and 114' deep and the building covers the property lines. 3 stories + basement and built on the full property lines. The owner's unit has a formal front entry with access to the home and professional office on the 1st floor. 3 bedrooms, 1st floor front office, reception area + powder room (approx. 3200 SF). Unit #1 has a private entrance, rear office space, conference room + powder room (approx. 1260 SF). Unit #2 has a private entrance, rear office space, private office + powder room (approx. 1490 SF). Seller has suggested looking into use of this home with possible zoning or variance changes to create a multi-family or one grand single family home. Clever use of professional engineering for the mechanical systems.
Public Records
Nov 1, 1981
Sold
$150,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,182
$400,400 + $934,300
$1,334,700
2025
$10,182
$400,400 + $934,300
$1,334,700
2024
$10,182
$400,400 + $934,300
$1,334,700
2023
$10,182 (+0.5%)
$400,400 + $934,300
$1,334,700
2022
$10,131
$400,410 + $934,290
$1,334,700
2021
$10,131
$400,410 + $934,290
$1,334,700
2020
$10,131 (+4.6%)
$400,410 + $934,290
$1,334,700
2019
$9,686 (−7.7%)
$374,564 + $917,036
$1,291,600
2018
$10,499
$406,000 + $994,000
$1,400,000
2017
$10,498 (−30.6%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2015
$15,137
$169,419 + $960,181
$1,129,600
2014
$15,136 (+115.1%)
$169,419 + $960,181
$1,129,600
2013
$7,035 (+3.6%)
$36,760 + $35,240
$72,000
2012
$6,791 (+3.9%)
$36,760 + $35,240
$72,000
2011
$6,539 (+9.9%)
$36,760 + $35,240
$72,000
2010
$5,950
$36,760 + $35,240
$72,000
Tax history for 2017 Spring Garden St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,182
$400,400 + $934,300
$1,334,700
2025
$10,182
$400,400 + $934,300
$1,334,700
2024
$10,182
$400,400 + $934,300
$1,334,700
2023
$10,182 (+0.5%)
$400,400 + $934,300
$1,334,700
2022
$10,131
$400,410 + $934,290
$1,334,700
2021
$10,131
$400,410 + $934,290
$1,334,700
2020
$10,131 (+4.6%)
$400,410 + $934,290
$1,334,700
2019
$9,686 (−7.7%)
$374,564 + $917,036
$1,291,600
2018
$10,499
$406,000 + $994,000
$1,400,000
2017
$10,498 (−30.6%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2015
$15,137
$169,419 + $960,181
$1,129,600
2014
$15,136 (+115.1%)
$169,419 + $960,181
$1,129,600
2013
$7,035 (+3.6%)
$36,760 + $35,240
$72,000
2012
$6,791 (+3.9%)
$36,760 + $35,240
$72,000
2011
$6,539 (+9.9%)
$36,760 + $35,240
$72,000
2010
$5,950
$36,760 + $35,240
$72,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
9
Baths
6
Stories
3
Lot width
25 ft.
Lot depth
114 ft.
Lot size
2,840 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
6,599
Year built
1920
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Philadelphia County
APN
152004500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RM-1
/CTR - BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PARKWAY AREA
/VDO
/NIS
Residential Multi-Family-1 District
The RM, Residential Multi-Family districts are primarily intended to accommodate moderate- to high-density, multi-unit residential buildings in areas where such development already exists or where it is desired in the future. The Zoning Code includes four RM districts. These districts are differentiated primarily on the basis of allowed minimum lot area per unit and allowed building heights.
Zone overlays
Fifth District Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Feb 9, 2017 • Final
Bp_mech
Install four new condensers on the roof to replace existing units. All units and ductwork are self-contained within the tenant space with no penetration through rated assemblies.
HVAC
Feb 9, 2017 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Perform interior plumbing alterations throughout an existing three-story structure to facilitate a change in use to a three-family dwelling. Install vent piping, drip pans for water heaters, and firestop systems for pipe penetrations in compliance with plumbing codes.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Street
On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Lower Floor, Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $35,240
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Property Green Features
Remarks: 2013 taxes: $7,036
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 25X114
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $36,760
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 6,599
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $72,000
Tax Year: 2012
Tax Annual Amount: $6,792
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Oil
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Location Information
Cross Street: 20TH
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 9
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,599
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,840 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 152004500
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Schools
Waring Laura W School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Franklin Benjamin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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