NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1948 Castor Ave Philadelphia, PA 19134

Harrowgate Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $94,000 - $121,755

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,158 Sq Ft
$95/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 04, 2017

Last sale price $60,000 $52 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $655/month

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 3-minute walk to Heitzman Recreation Center

About This Home

As of October 2017

Investor or First Time Homebuyer

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brenda Bunyan-Bolton

HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Blue Bell Listed on: 08/17/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Brenda Bunyan-Bolton

HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Blue Bell Listed on: 08/17/2017

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $862

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 910 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 14x63

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • AirLite
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,158 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Dr. Ethel Allen Elementary School
  • Northeast High School

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Juniata Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 120
  • Assessor Parcel Number 452198900

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$862

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Airlite
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1158
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1158
  • Net Sq Ft: 1158.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 51.81
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1158
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1948

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • Elementary School: DR. ETHEL ALLEN SCHOOL
  • High School: NORTHEAST
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • Elementary School: DR. ETHEL ALLEN SCHOOL
  • High School: NORTHEAST

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 14X63
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 910.00
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Zoning: RM1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 862.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 452198900
  • Tax Lot: 120
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 10/04/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2017
Closed on
Sep 29, 2017
Sold by
Anderson Dorothea and Alexander Dominique Shante
Bought by
Owens Tara A
Seller's Agent
Brenda Bunyan-Bolton
HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Blue Bell
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Bunyan-Bolton
HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Blue Bell
List Price
$60,000
Sold Price
$60,000
Current Estimated Value
$104,504

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$44,504
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.71%
Original Mortgage
$58,200
Outstanding Balance
$49,472
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$66,280

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2001
Sold by
Anderson Dorothea and Alexander Dominique Shante
Bought by
Anderson Dorothea

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$34,000
Interest Rate
7.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2000
Sold by
Anderson Dorothea
Bought by
Anderson Dorothea and Alexander Dominique Shante

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2000
Sold by
Habana Acquisition Corp
Bought by
Anderson Dorothea

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,000
Interest Rate
8.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2000
Sold by
Rodriguez Maryann
Bought by
Habana Acquisition Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1999
Sold by
Purdy Gloria and Heil Gloria A
Bought by
Rodriguez Maryann
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Owens Tara A $60,000 Attorney
Anderson Dorothea -- --
Anderson Dorothea -- --
Anderson Dorothea $25,000 --
Habana Acquisition Corp $9,500 --
Rodriguez Maryann -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Owens Tara A $58,200
Previous Owner Anderson Dorothea $34,000
Previous Owner Anderson Dorothea $20,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/04/2017 10/04/17 Sold $60,000 0.0% $52 / Sq Ft
08/17/2017 08/17/17 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2017 08/17/17 For Sale $60,000 -- $52 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,205 $98,100 $19,620 $78,480
2024 $1,205 $98,100 $19,620 $78,480
2023 $1,205 $86,100 $17,220 $68,880
2022 $892 $86,100 $17,220 $68,880
2021 $892 $0 $0 $0
2020 $892 $0 $0 $0
2019 $829 $0 $0 $0
2018 $833 $0 $0 $0
2017 $862 $0 $0 $0
2016 $862 $0 $0 $0
2015 $825 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $61,600 $9,104 $52,496
2012 -- $8,736 $1,396 $7,340
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Brenda Bunyan-Bolton

    HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Blue Bell

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000432931

Bright MLS

APN: 452198900

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19124 Harrowgate

1948 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 1948 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134 since 17 August 2017 and is currently estimated at $109,939, approximately $94 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 1948 Castor Ave is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including John H. Webster School, Kensington High School, and Kensington Health Sciences Academy.

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