John Coltrane House is a Colonial Revival house in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dating to the c. 1900 (turn of the 20th century), and is a National Historic Landmark.
Location: 1511 North 33rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Strawberry Mansion, Philadelphia
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1792, SRC-1793, SRC-1795, SRC-1794 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Register of Historic Places
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1794, SRC-1792, SRC-2926 - Built in c. 1900 (turn of the 20th century)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1794, SRC-1795, SRC-6743 - Architectural style: Colonial Revival
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1794, SRC-1795, SRC-6417, SRC-9916 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3574, SRC-1795, SRC-1794
Evidence & sources
- SRC-1792 — The Philadelphia Inquirer — Philadelphia jazz great John Coltrane's house 'at risk,' preservationists say (Tier 2, news_reporting; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1793 — Billy Penn — Strawberry Mansion's famous John Coltrane house named 'at risk' (Tier 2, news_reporting; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1794 — National Park Service — John Coltrane House National Historic Landmark Nomination (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1795 — John Coltrane House — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2926 — Philadelphia Magazine — The Drama Around Turning the John Coltrane House Into a Philly Jazz Monument (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3574 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4606 — inquirer.com (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4720 — Coltrane House Project (official site) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6417 — Global Philadelphia Association – The John Coltrane House (Tier 3, heritage_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6743 — The Philadelphia Inquirer — Fires and demolitions threaten Strawberry Mansion block (Inga Saffron) (Tier 1, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9916 — Library of Congress — Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS PA-6670): John Coltrane House, 1511 North 33rd Street, Philadelphia (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Privately owned — not open to the public. The John Coltrane House (National Historic Landmark) is owned by the Coltrane family and undergoing restoration as of 2025-2026; not yet open to the public. Plans to open as a cultural site are underway, tied to the 2026 Coltrane centennial.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit John Coltrane House?
John Coltrane House is a private residence and is not open to the public. Please respect the owners' privacy and do not trespass.
Where is John Coltrane House located?
John Coltrane House is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.