NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5935 Castor Ave Philadelphia, PA 19149

Oxford Circle Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $238,000 - $260,619

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,528 Sq Ft
$162/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 15, 2018

Last sale price $155,000 $101 Per Sq Ft

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,539/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Living Room
  • No HOA
  • Patio
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of November 2018

Large 20 foot row good size living room, formal dining room and kitchen with pass-thru window into dining room. Second floor has 3 good size bedrooms with plenty of closet space. Master bedroom with 3 piece ceramic tile full bathroom. 2 other good side bedrooms and full hall bathroom. Basement is finished with a full bath and garage renovated into a bonus room. Shed in fenced rear yard for storage. Nice parquet hard wood floors on first floor.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bernard Boyle

RE/MAX Keystone Listed on: 08/15/2018

RE/MAX Keystone

Last Buyer's Agent

Alexander Shulzhenko

Compass RE License #RS-282727

Compass RE

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,676

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 1,824 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 20x92
  • Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • AirLite
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,528 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Castor Gardens Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 265
  • Assessor Parcel Number 541154700

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,676

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Airlite
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Remarks Public: Large 20 foot row good size living room, formal dining room and kitchen with pass-thru window into dining room. Second floor has 3 good size bedrooms with plenty of closet space. Master bedroom with 3 piece ceramic tile full bathroom. 2 other good side bedrooms and full hall bathroom. Basement is finished with a full bath and garage renovated into a bonus room. Shed in fenced rear yard for storage. Nice parquet hard wood floors on first floor.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1528
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1528
  • Net Sq Ft: 1528.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 104.65
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1528
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5935

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Flat
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Inside Access
  • 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
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • 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
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District Key: 300200397108

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 101625.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 18075.00
  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Lot Features: Front Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 20X92
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1824.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1270579
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1676.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 541154700
  • Tax Lot: 265
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 11/15/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2018
Closed on
Nov 8, 2018
Sold by
Phe Lane and Hean Pha
Bought by
Johnson Michael F
Seller's Agent
Bernard Boyle
RE/MAX Keystone
Buyer's Agent
Alexander Shulzhenko
Compass RE
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.06%
Current Estimated Value
$244,630

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$89,630
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.62%
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Outstanding Balance
$137,876
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$86,193

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1994
Sold by
Karwejna Michael J and Karwejna Maryann
Bought by
Phe Lane and Hean Pha
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
Johnson Michael F $155,000 Interstate Abstract
Phe Lane $60,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Johnson Michael F $155,000
Previous Owner Phe Lane $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/15/2018 11/15/18 Sold $155,000 -3.1% $101 / Sq Ft
10/21/2018 10/21/18 For Sale $159,900 0.0% $105 / Sq Ft
08/27/2018 08/27/18 For Sale $159,900 0.0% $105 / Sq Ft
08/23/2018 08/23/18 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2018 08/15/18 For Sale $159,900 -- $105 / 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 $2,387 $211,000 $42,200 $168,800
2024 $2,387 $211,000 $42,200 $168,800
2023 $2,387 $170,500 $34,100 $136,400
2022 $1,667 $170,500 $34,100 $136,400
2021 $1,667 $0 $0 $0
2020 $1,667 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,600 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,600 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,676 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,676 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,604 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $119,700 $25,906 $93,794
2012 -- $16,160 $2,116 $14,044
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bernard Boyle

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Bernard Boyle

    RE/MAX

    (215) 485-0856

    1 in this area

    25 Total Sales

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  • Alexander Shulzhenko

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Alexander Shulzhenko

    Compass RE

    (267) 738-0886

    166 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002243046

Bright MLS

APN: 541154700

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19149 Oxford Circle

5935 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 5935 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149 since 15 August 2018 and is currently estimated at $247,405, approximately $161 per square foot. This property was built in 1945. 5935 Castor Ave is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Gilbert Spruance School, Northeast High School, and The Philadelphia Charter School for the Arts & Sciences.

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