For sale

$330,000

8520 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152

3beds

1,047sqft

$2,060/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1956

4,126 Square Feet Lot

$320,100 Zestimate^®

$315/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Lower level laundry areaStorage areaFull freezerDining areaNewer appliances

Welcome to a nice ranch/twin in the Bells Corner section of Philadelphia. This home has plenty to offer and has an updated kitchen with lots of cabinet space and newer appliances. The main floor features a living room, dining area, a full hall bath and 3 bedrooms with large closet space. The main bedroom has it's own bathroom with a stand in shower. The lower level laundry area features a storage area, a closet, newer washer, dryer and a full freezer. Continue to a finished area that has a refrigerator 1/2 bath and additional cabinet storage. Exit the rear door to a parking spot and the rear driveway. Across the driveway begins Fairmount Park and is not a part of this property. This home is an estate sale and is being sold in as is condition. No known defects are known by the estate.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 3

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Laundry: Lower Level

Features

Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Plaster Walls
Flooring: Carpet
Basement: Concrete,Partial,Windows
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,047
Total interior livable area: 1,047 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,047
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street, Driveway
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 4,126 Square Feet
Dimensions: 24.00 x 125.00

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 562402200
Zoning: RSA3
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Masonry
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Flat,Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1956

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Phone Available, Cable Available, Cable

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Bells Corner

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $315/sqft
Tax assessed value: $319,300
Annual tax amount: $4,469
Date on market: 8/19/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Inclusions: 2 Refrigerators, 1 Freezer, Washer / Dryer, Gas Range All In As Is Condition.
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$320,100

$304,000 - $336,000

$2,223/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/19/2026	Listed for sale	$330,000+340%$315/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2661426 Report a problem
5/25/1988	Sold	$75,000$72/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,023 +25.4%	$287,400 +25.4%
2024	$3,207	$229,100
2023	$3,207 +12%	$229,100
2022	$2,864	--
2021	$2,864 +9.8%	--
2018	$2,608 +27.3%	--
2017	$2,048 +5.5%	--
2016	$1,942	--
2015	$1,942	--
2014	$1,942 +4.5%	$168,700 +648.8%
2012	$1,859	$22,528
2011	--	$22,528
2010	--	$22,528
2009	--	$22,528
2008	--	$22,528
2007	--	$22,528 +7.5%
2006	--	$20,960
2005	--	$20,960
2004	--	$20,960 +4.5%
2003	--	$20,064 +6.6%
2002	--	$18,816
2000	--	$18,816
1999	--	$18,816