NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5244 Castor Ave Philadelphia, PA 19124

Lawncrest Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $201,000 - $231,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,432 Sq Ft
$153/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 19, 2023

Last sale price $175,000 $122 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,330/month

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of October 2023

Welcome to 5244 Castor Ave. When arriving to the home you will notice the beautiful tree lined street. Entering the home you will notice a larger living room with seating area and a front window which allows natural light to shine in. A full size dining room currently being used as a main floor bedroom (with full bath adjacent) also here. Leading through the dining room is a eat-in kitchen with wood cabinets and a added pantry room which also leads to the outside deck off the kitchen.( Dining room currently is set up as a bedroom for an elderly person who was unable to use stairs to the three bedrooms upstairs.) From the living room make your way to the second floor which features a primary bedroom and two other spacious bedrooms. A full hall bath on the second floor as well. The home also offers a partially finished basement with washer and dryer hook-ups. The basement is perfect for extra storage and has an exit to rear of home and the one car garage access. Hardwood floors under the wall-to wall carpets. Replacement windows. Close proximity to schools and transportation.
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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joann Seitter

(215) 206-3332 jeseitter@kw.com Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne License #2552465 Listed on: 08/04/2023

Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne

Last Buyer's Agent

Meredith Charles

(267) 304-6775 meredith@codiolegacy.com Codio Legacy Real Estate, Inc. License #RS301091

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,129

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 1,202 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16.00 x 75.00
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,432 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Non-Functioning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Gas Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bars

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 138
  • Assessor Parcel Number 233132200

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Northwood Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,129

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars Mod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Clothes washer
  • Inclusions: Dryer, Refrigerator, desk in middle room-on first floor. (all as is- no monetary value assigned)
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2023-08-04
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer - Gas, Oven/Range - Gas
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In, Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Non-Functioning, Other
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Rear Entrance, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Walkout Level
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Dryer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 1432
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1432
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 131.98
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1432
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 75.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1202.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1168.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2129.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 233132200
  • Tax Lot: 138
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 1964
Bought by
Baurer Peter
Current Estimated Value
$219,111
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
Baurer Peter -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/19/2023 10/19/23 Sold $175,000 -7.4% $122 / Sq Ft
09/21/2023 09/21/23 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2023 09/08/23 Price Changed $189,000 -3.1% $132 / Sq Ft
08/23/2023 08/23/23 Price Changed $195,000 -2.1% $136 / Sq Ft
08/04/2023 08/04/23 For Sale $199,120 -- $139 / 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 $2,129 $194,200 $38,840 $155,360
2025 $2,129 $194,200 $38,840 $155,360
2024 $2,129 $194,200 $38,840 $155,360
2023 $2,129 $152,100 $30,420 $121,680
2022 $1,499 $107,100 $30,420 $76,680
2021 $1,666 $0 $0 $0
2020 $1,666 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,599 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,599 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,599 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,179 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,128 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $114,200 $16,220 $97,980
2012 -- $11,296 $1,412 $9,884
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joann Seitter

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Joann Seitter

    Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne

    (215) 206-3332

    1 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Joann Seitter
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Meredith Charles

    Codio Legacy Real Estate, Inc.

    (267) 304-6775

    18 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Meredith Charles
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2260818

Bright MLS

APN: 233132200

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19124 Lawncrest

5244 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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