$237,452Average Value$197Average Price per Sq Ft46Homes For Sale
Formerly farmland, now blocks of brick homes
Northeast Philadelphia’s Castor Gardens neighborhood was once sprawling farmland, but following World War II, those farms were sold to developers who built the blocks of brick homes that are still here today. “It’s a very desirable neighborhood for everyone,” says Lubin Laventure, Realtor with Realty Mark Associates. “It’s really diverse, so you have all kinds of people living around you.” Another advantage of the area is its proximity to highways, strip malls, restaurants and two parks.
Homes in Castor Gardens range from $165,000 to $410,000 and are a mix of brick and stone.
Castor Gardens is full of unique art work at schools and neighborhood landmarks.
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Row houses and twin homes
A tiny neighborhood mostly made up of attached row homes, it features tree-lined sidewalks and an overall suburban vibe. The limited number of single-family homes are generally priced from $165,000 to $410,000. Realtor Will Catlett of Century 21 Advantage Gold-South Philadelphia says the lower end represents homes requiring updates. Most of the properties are row houses that lack backyards but often have attached garages accessed via a back laneway. Parts of Castor Garden’s north side comprise single-family and twin residences. Like the row houses in the neighborhood, twins frequently have back alleyways, but their front yards are typically larger. Twins start at $220,000 and can cost as much as $265,000. The CAP Index crime score is 5 out of 10, slightly higher than the national average of 4.
Castor Gardens was once a large swath of farmland, it has transformed into an urban residence.
Row homes in Castor Gardens can come with small fenced in yards for pets or kids.
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Diversity at Northeast High
Elementary students can attend six separate schools that feed into Northeast High School. J. Hampton Moore School, a K-5 school, has a C-minus Niche grade. Castor Gardens Middle School also has a C-minus rating. Northeast High is the fourth most diverse public high school in the state, and it gets a B-minus grade from Niche. There are also 15 colleges and universities near the neighborhood, including La Salle University, Salus University and Gratz College.
Prepare for college in Castor Gardens at Northeast High School.
Castor Gardens students start their education journey at J. Hampton Moore Public School.
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Roller and ice hockey at local parks
At Max Myers Recreation Center, the playground's metal giraffe is a popular sight. The center features an indoor pool, and visitors can also join a game of pickup basketball, play a set of tennis or visit the roller hockey rink. Part of Tarken Playground, Tarken Ice Rink has hockey leagues, classes and public skating. The 10-acre Jardel Recreation Center is a one-stop park with activities ranging from roller hockey to tennis to weight training. Catlett says that rowdy behavior has slowed the number of events held in the community, so most folks now travel to downtown Philadelphia for celebrations and sports.
Drop the kids off at Rolling Thunder in Castor Gardens for summer roller skating programs.
Hit the ice on a hot summer day at Tarken Ice Rink in Castor Garden.
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Philadelphia staples on Cottman Avenue
The neighborhood's north side is fronted by Cottman Avenue, which is lined with shops and eateries. At lunchtime, food trucks serve up a quick meal. Cheesesteaks are the unofficial food of the City of Brotherly Love and Castor Gardens has a location of Steve's Prince of Steaks, beloved by many for its thinly cut ribeye cheesesteaks. Alternately, across Cottman Avenue from Jardel Recreation Center, Northeast Sandwich Co. offers its Pork Roll Cheesesteak, combining two Philadelphia favorites. Serving exceptionally spicy chicken from a small hut, Asad's Hot Chicken is literally a neighborhood hot spot. It's close to Roosevelt Mall, which has stores like Target, Macy's, Ross and more to meet shopping needs. ShopRite at Lawndale Plaza accommodates grocery runs. There are three local places of worship near the neighborhood, including Fellowship Greater Jehovah Baptist Church.
Castor Gardens is home to Asad's Hot Chicken, bordering the Roosevelt Mall.
For dinner at home in Castor Gardens, get your groceries at the neighborhood ACME,
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Convenient commutes via SEPTA buses and trains
The intersection of Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue is Castor Gardens’ busiest thoroughfare. Although the neighborhood is walkable, SEPTA provides convenient public transit around the city, there are two bus stops, and the Ryers and Lawndale subway stations are available. It's a 10-mile trip to Center City from Castor Gardens, and access to Interstate 95 is 3 miles away. Philadelphia International and Trenton-Mercer airports are less than 45 minutes away for those who must travel long distances.
There are SEPTA Bus routes that run in Castor Gardens to help you get around town.
Get to Center City from Castor Gardens on Septa Regional Rail at Ryers Station.
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Parks in this Area
Jardel Playground
Burholme Park
Jardel Playground
Max Myers Playground
Mayfair Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Bradford Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Tarken Playground
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
34 min drive
Bus
Harbison Av & Roosevelt Blvd - Fs
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Bustleton Av & Princeton Av
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Whitaker Av & Unruh St
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Magee Av & Frontenac St
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Magee Av & Large St
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Magee Av & Whitaker Av
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Roosevelt Blvd & Hellerman St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Castor Gardens
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Castor Gardens, Philadelphia sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Castor Gardens, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $255,445, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
39,647
Median Age
35
Population Density
33 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,538
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,154
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.7%
% Population in Labor Force
68.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
15''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
80/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
55/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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