Stunning Society Hill contemporary corner townhouse by renowned architect Cecil Baker offers indoor/outdoor living in the city with a full 2 CAR GARAGE! Massive renovations completed in 2011. This home is bathed in light, with windows on 3 sides and a central natural light column. Wall-to-wall Nanawall doors open to a 30' Zen Courtyard with a granite slab entrance, Brazilian Ipe, bordered by Mexican river stones, a custom stainless steel waterfall, built-in AOG natural gas grill, perfect for entertaining. Elegant Spark gas fireplace and rift-sawn white oak floors create the flow between inside and out plus a Bose surround sound system. High end Chef's Kitchen features Cherry Cabinets, granite flooring, corian counter tops & back-splash, 6 burner Viking stove and hood, 2 Asko dishwashers, Dacor oven, microwave and warming drawer, Kitchen Aide trash compactor plus an extra deep s/s sink with a Franke Faucet. Huge 2nd floor Master Suite has a wood-burning fireplace, deck and floor-to-ceiling windows with electric blinds. Gorgeous bath boasts Italian marble, custom cherry cabinets/closets, soaking tub, shower with a frame-less door, brass fixtures & 2 body sprays. 3rd floor features 2 bedrooms, a full tile hall bath plus a private deck. 4th floor consists of an office/bedroom with yet another deck. Enjoy the comforts of a full finished basement/media room large enough for a full gym, a 500 bottle wine cooler, storage plus a separate ingress and egress to 7th street. Mechanicals include 3 HVAC systems, an 80 gallon water heater plus a pressure pump, a central vacuum system and a security system equipped with 4 exterior cameras. This convenient location is walking distance to Washington Sq. Park, PA Hospital, Jefferson Hospital, restaurants, theaters, shopping and public transportation.
Listed by Maryellen Cammisa• Plumer & Associates Inc
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GreatSchools Summary Rating
6/10
McCall General George A School
Public, K-8 • Serves this home • 0.1mi
2/10
Franklin Benjamin High School
Public, 9-12 • Serves this home • 1.3mi
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Around this home
Transportation near 640 Spruce St
96/100
Walker's paradise
Walk Score®
100/100
Rider's paradise
Transit Score®
85/100
Very bikeable
Bike Score®
Climate risks
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Most homes have some risk of natural disasters, and may be impacted by climate change due to rising temperatures and sea levels.
Risk Factor
Flood Factor - Severe
99% chance of flooding in next 30 years
Fire Factor - Minimal
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
Heat Factor - Major
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
Wind Factor - Major
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Nearby similar homes
Homes similar to 640 Spruce St are listed between $475K to $3M at an average of $435 per square foot.
640 Spruce St is a 4,000 square foot townhouse on a 2,000 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. This home is currently off market - it last sold on June 13, 2014 for $1,750,000
How many photos are available for this home?
Redfin has 25 photos of 640 Spruce St.
How much is this home worth?
Based on Redfin's Philadelphia data, we estimate the home's value is $2,157,788
When was this home built and last sold?
640 Spruce St was built in 1976 and last sold on June 13, 2014 for $1,750,000.
What is the rental estimate for this home?
We estimate that 640 Spruce St would rent for between $6,172 and $8,569.
How competitive is the market for this home?
Based on Redfin's market data from the past 3 months, we calculate that market competition in Society Hill, this home's neighborhood, is somewhat competitive. Homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 65 days. Hot homes can sell for around list price and go pending in around 22 days. Compared to nearby markets, Society Hill is more competitive than Fishtown and less competitive than Fairmount.
The full address for this home is 640 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106.
What's the housing market like in Center City?
The Center City housing market is not very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Center City was $855K last month, up 2.7% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Center City is $464, up 2.0% since last year.