$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
Welcome to this charming Twin in the heart of Holmesburg. This amazing Twin home has 2 floors including the basement with 2 1/2 bathrooms, First floor has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with 1 in the master bedroom. The basement floor which was converted into a large Humongous bedroom with a half bathroom and a extra creative small room which can be converted as an office space or special place of your likings. The basement room could an In-Law Suite which is so large that an extra room could be created by the new owner with a large family. The area very is quiet and peaceful. There are 2 entrances for the basement area from the front and back. You have a fenced back yard for your privacy, The garage door has Automatic garage door opener for your convenience. Why wait, call me if you have questions about this home. Schedule showing today. Negotiable to an extent.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2 full · 1 half
- Living area
- 1,121 sq ft
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central A/C
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Twin/Semi-Detached
- Architectural style
- Ranch/Rambler
- Year built
- 1955
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.06 acres (2,567 sq ft)
- Garage
- 1 space
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $303
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PAPH2605098
- County
- Philadelphia County
- School district
- Philadelphia City
- Days on NookLocal
- 135 days
Interior features
- Basement
- Fully Finished, Garage Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance
- Levels
- 1
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Masonry
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Natural Gas
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Septic, Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- Attached Garage, Off Street
- Garage type
- Garage Door Opener
- Total spaces
- 1
Community
- Subdivision
- HOLMESBURG
Lot & zoning
- Lot dimensions
- 26.00 x 98.00
- Zoning
- RSA3
Included in the sale
- Inclusions
- Washer and Dryer
- Exclusions
- Refrigerator
- Possession
- 31-60 Days CD
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Listed for sale | $339,900 |
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
$328,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Philadelphia County assessment ratio, and this home's own December 2022 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Last sold
- December 2022 for $285,000
- About $336,607 in today's market
- Current list price
- $339,900
- County assessment implies
- $272,949
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3131 WELSH RD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136 | August 2026 | $295,000 | 3/1 | 1,066 | $351,196 |
| 1830 TOLBUT ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152 | August 2026 | $318,000 | 3/2 | 1,104 | $258,916 |
| 7803 ANITA DR, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111 | August 2026 | $320,000 | 3/2 | 1,080 | $272,129 |
| 704-00 PRINCETON AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111 | July 2026 | $220,000 | 3/2 | 1,054 | $183,103 |
| 4516 DEVEREAUX ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135 | August 2026 | $110,000 | 4/2 | 1,260 | $112,389 |
| 4504 KNORR ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135 | July 2026 | $180,000 | 3/1 | 1,088 | $240,479 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| December 2022 | Sold | $285,000 |
| April 2020 | Sold | $235,000 |
| September 2013 | Sold | $225,000 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $3,604 (2025 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$67,980 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$2,106/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,706
- Property taxes
- $300
- Home insurance (est.)
- $99
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 20, 2026 at 8:18 PM EDT
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