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For sale
Price cut: $3K (9/22)
$111,999
1924 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134
3beds
1,158sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,329 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$97/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Living spacesClassic architectural detailsInviting layoutOriginal hardwood floorsSpacious kitchenWarm vintage appeal
- 285 days |
- 345 |
- 18 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 05, 2025 at 11:12am
Listed by:
Victoria Sipes 267-243-0786,
Home Solutions Realty Group (215) 681-3259
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2450732
Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,158
- Total interior livable area: 1,158 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,158
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,329 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 92.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 452197700
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kensington
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $97/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $102,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,431
- Date on market: 3/3/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,624/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2025 | Price change | $111,999-2.6%$97/sqft |
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| 8/18/2025 | Price change | $114,999-4.2%$99/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Price change | $119,999-2.4%$104/sqft |
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| 6/25/2025 | Price change | $122,999-1.6%$106/sqft |
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| 6/16/2025 | Price change | $124,999-3.8%$108/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,432 +14.3% | $102,300 +14.3% |
| 2024 | $1,253 | $89,500 |
| 2023 | $1,253 +36.2% | $89,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$548/mo
Principal & interest
$434
Property taxes
$75
Home insurance
$39
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Harrowgate
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Webster SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Hopkinson Francis SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Kensington HSGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: John Paul Jones
- High: Kensington
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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