NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5205 Castor Ave Philadelphia, PA 19124

Frankford Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $307,967 - $387,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,295 Sq Ft
$145/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 07, 2014

Last sale price $130,000 $57 Per Sq Ft

Est. 156% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,944/month

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 0.1 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Beamed Ceilings

About This Home

As of November 2014

Huge 4 Bedroom Northwood Twin on Nice Tree-Lined Street! Property Features Include: Side Entry into Sun-Filled Enclosed Porch w/Pretty Stained Glass Windows, French Door Entry into Large Living Room w/Brick Fireplace & Mantle, H/W Floors, 2 French Doors Leading to Formal Dining Room w/Decorative Wood Plank Ceiling & Closet, Eat-In-Kitchen w/Chairrail and Separate Cooking Kitchen w/D/W, Built-In Shelving, Exit to Side Yard as Well as Back Stair Case to 2nd Floor. 2nd Floor Offers: Giant Front Bedroom w/3 Big Closets & Built-Ins, H/W Floor & Ceiling Fan, Ceramic Tile Hall Bathroom w/Updated Pedestal Sink & Toilet, 2 Additional Great Size Bedrooms w/Ceiling Fans, H/W Floors & Good Size Closets..3rd Level Offers 4th Bedroom (Could be Used as Office or PlayRoom). Gigantic Basement w/Laundry Area w/Double Laundry Tub, 1/4 Bath, Separate Front Storage Room and Exit to Rear. Home Also Offers: Rear Patio Area, Attached Rear Garage, Nice Side Yard, Hardwood Floors Thru-Out, 2 Staircases Leading to 2nd Floor (Front & Back), Architectural Molding & Cut-Outs, Spacious Rooms Thru-Out Entire Home & More! With Some Updating, You Can Restore This Lovely 2300 Square Foot Home Back to it's Original Beauty! Home Was Maintained by Same Owner for Over 50 Years! Conveniently Located..Close to schools, Shopping & Transportation!! Priced to Sell!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julia Peightal

(215) 698-2048 pkellyremax2000@aol.com RE/MAX 2000 Listed on: 08/28/2014

RE/MAX 2000

Last Buyer's Agent

JOSE RODRIGUEZ

(215) 868-3272 RODZ8000@AOL.COM City & Suburban Real Estate

City & Suburban Real Estate

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,474

Year Built

  • Built in 1932

Lot Details

  • 4,206 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 36x116
  • Side Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,295 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Stained Glass
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Northwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 243
  • Assessor Parcel Number 234193400

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,474

Year Built

Built in 1932

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Double, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, 2nd Kitchen, Exposed Beams
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2295
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2295
  • Net Sq Ft: 2295.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 58.78
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2295
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Metal
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 119826.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 64774.00
  • Lot Features: Level, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.10
  • Lot Dimensions: 36X116
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4206.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Zoning: RSA2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1025641
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2474.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 234193400
  • Tax Lot: 243
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2014
Closed on
Oct 8, 2014
Sold by
Knasiak Drew R and The Estate Of Raymond S Knasia
Bought by
Bullock Thaira
Seller's Agent
Julia Peightal
RE/MAX 2000
Buyer's Agent
JOSE RODRIGUEZ
City & Suburban Real Estate
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.63%
Current Estimated Value
$332,742

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$202,742
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.92%
Original Mortgage
$126,100
Outstanding Balance
$96,645
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$236,097

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 1964
Bought by
Raymond Raymond S and Raymond Leona
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
Bullock Thaira $130,000 Guardian Abstract Group Ltd
Raymond Raymond S -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bullock Thaira $126,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/07/2014 11/07/14 Sold $130,000 -3.6% $57 / Sq Ft
09/30/2014 09/30/14 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2014 08/28/14 For Sale $134,900 -- $59 / 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
2026 $2,325 $281,600 $56,320 $225,280
2025 $2,325 $281,600 $56,320 $225,280
2024 $2,325 $281,600 $56,320 $225,280
2023 $2,325 $166,100 $33,220 $132,880
2022 $1,180 $121,100 $33,220 $87,880
2021 $1,810 $0 $0 $0
2020 $1,810 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,737 $0 $0 $0
2018 $2,584 $0 $0 $0
2017 $2,584 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,584 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,072 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $184,600 $64,774 $119,826
2012 -- $20,736 $4,390 $16,346
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Julia Peightal

    RE/MAX

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  • JOSE RODRIGUEZ

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    JOSE RODRIGUEZ

    City & Suburban Real Estate

    (215) 868-3272

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    JOSE RODRIGUEZ
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003061894

Bright MLS

APN: 234193400

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19124 Frankford

5205 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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