$330,000
3 bd|2.5 ba|1,047 sqft
8520 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Listed by Century 21 Advantage Gold-Lower Bucks
For Sale
Listing description
Set on a desirable corner lot with two covered patios overlooking Pennypack Park, this twin rancher puts trails, shopping, restaurants, and transportation all within easy reach. The main level offers true one floor living, with a spacious living room, a dining area off the eat-in kitchen, a primary suite with private bath, a second bedroom, and a full hall bath. The fun continues downstairs, where the main level's simplicity gives way to a huge recreation room built for entertaining, complete with a wet bar. A half bath sits right off the rec room, so nobody has to climb the stairs between rounds. A tucked away cedar closet adjoins the oversized laundry area, and the attached garage offers insulated door access along with parking for two in the rear driveway. The seller no longer resides at the property, which means everything you see is negotiable. Have your agent include any items of interest in the agreement of sale.
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Lower level1 half bath
- Main level2 bedrooms · 2 full baths
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2 full · 1 half
- Living area
- 1,139 sq ft
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central A/C
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Twin/Semi-Detached
- Architectural style
- Ranch/Rambler
- Year built
- 1956
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.08 acres (3,670 sq ft)
- Garage
- 1 space
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $287
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PAPH2659512
- County
- Philadelphia County
- School district
- Philadelphia City
- Days on NookLocal
- 1 day
Interior features
- Interior features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In, Bar, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement
- Fully Finished, Partial
- Laundry
- Basement
- Levels
- 1
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation
- Brick/Mortar, Stone
- Exterior features
- Awning(s)
- Patio & porch
- Patio(s), Porch(es)
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Natural Gas
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- Attached Garage
- Garage type
- Additional Storage Area, Basement Garage, Built In, Garage - Rear Entry, and 1 more
- Total spaces
- 1
Community
- Subdivision
- PENNYPACK
Lot & zoning
- Lot dimensions
- 32X115
- Zoning
- RSA3
- Cross street
- CALVERT ST
Included in the sale
- Inclusions
- All appliances and furniture as is and at no monetary value
- Possession
- Immediate, Settlement
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Listed for sale | $327,000 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
The NookLocal estimate
Estimated value
$342,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Philadelphia County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Current list price
- $327,000
- County assessment implies
- $355,735
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 TOLBUT ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152 | August 2026 | $318,000 | 3/2 | 1,104 | $382,609 |
| 8623 ALGON AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152 | August 2026 | $305,000 | 3/1 | 1,066 | $427,000 |
| 7829 HORROCKS ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152 | July 2026 | $305,000 | 3/1 | 1,188 | $427,000 |
| 1800 MEGARGEE ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152 | August 2026 | $280,000 | 3/2 | 1,304 | $297,341 |
| 2216 EMERSON ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152 | August 2026 | $345,000 | 3/1 | 1,025 | $483,000 |
| 1839 STANWOOD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152 | July 2026 | $185,500 | 3/1 | 1,200 | $259,700 |
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $4,697 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$65,400 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$2,128/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,641
- Property taxes
- $391
- Home insurance (est.)
- $95
Taxes use the amount recorded on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.
Area statistics
School district
Philadelphia City
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Philadelphia County crime & safety numbers →
County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.
Property taxes
Philadelphia County taxes, explained →
Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.
Map location
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Data last updated: August 22, 2026 at 2:15 PM EDT
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