5144 Castor Avenue

5144 Castor Avenue has been categorized by the local assessors in Philadelphia, PA as a residential type of property. The building on the property was first built in 1945 and is 79 years old. This is a single story building so stairs are not necessary to access other parts of the home. In addition, 5144 Castor Avenue has 1,700 sqft of living area. The living area typically only takes into consideration the heated or air conditioned part of the building. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot is 1,050 ft and across the front of the lot is 250 ft. The area measurement of the land has been determined as 2,625 square feet. Fans of architecture and design would be interested in knowing that the building on the property was built in a duplex style.

Want to learn more? We've sourced additional information from the local assessor's office that we've shared on this page with you. For the features and amenities located on the property. There is a garage underground or in the basement for those who require parking. According to our sources, there is one available parking space. Moving on to the building itself. The condition of the building has been evaluated as average. Along the lines of building condition, did you know that weather changes can cause buildings to move? It may sound alarming, but thats why the type of control joints used in the construction of your home is extremely important. Architects often have to plan these out well in advance to ensure the longevity of the building. Therefore, as part of your consideration, you should note that the home was built with masonry control joints. The exterior walls of the building are made of brick. The property was last sold in Jun 6, 2007 for $194,900. That's $114.65 per sqft. 5144 Castor Avenue was last assessed in 2023. The total value of the property was assessed at $216,000. Specifically, the land the property is located on was valued at $43,200. While improvements on the property were assessed at a total of $172,800. The total market value for this property is the same as the total assessed value as of this moment. The total amount of taxes due from a property owner is $1,904. If possible, try to put down at least 20% towards the down payment during your home purchasing process. While you may be able to buy a home with less than a 20% down payment, your lender may then require you to pay for a private mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI protects the lenders and lowers their financial risk in case the borrower defaults. Generally, you'll need to pay more PMI when your total loan amount is higher. However, certain factor such as your credit score, loan type, loan term, and loan-to-value ratio can all impact your PMI as well. Unfortunately, this property is not currently listed for sale but our inventory of available properties is constantly updating in real time. Check back frequently for updates.