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Property Report

5243 CASTOR AVE

Philadelphia, PA 19124

76.0/100

This property at 5243 CASTOR AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19124 has 1 open violation, $2,518 in outstanding tax, 1 recorded ownership transfer. View the full property report for detailed violation history, ownership records, title risk analysis, and neighborhood safety data.

Property Details

Market Value$283,200
Year Built1935
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerHackett William J
NeighborhoodNorthwood

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceB
License StatusA
Tax StatusF
Complaint HistoryC
Property ConditionD

Property summary

5243 Castor Ave is a 1935-built single family in the Northwood section of 19124, last assessed at $283,200. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. It has changed hands 1 times, most recently selling for $74,900 in 1986. Of 10 code violations on file, 1 remain open. The property is owned by Hackett William J. Distress signals on this property include $2,518 in tax delinquency.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
5203 Castor Ave1935Single Family$369,400A
5235 Castor Ave1935Single Family$327,600A
5211 Castor Ave1935Single Family$294,500A
5213 Castor Ave1935Single Family$289,700A
5221 Castor Ave1935Single Family$289,100A

Recent activity

  1. 2026-06-21Tax delinquency recorded
  2. 2026-03-01Tax delinquency recorded
  3. 2025-07-10Complaint closed
  4. 2025-07-04Complaint filed — Building Structurally Deficient (Occupied)
  5. 2025-01-08Violation resolved — 9-3905
  6. 2025-01-08Violation resolved — 9-3905
  7. 2025-01-08Violation resolved — 9-3905
  8. 2025-01-08Violation opened — 9-3905
  9. 2025-01-08Complaint closed
  10. 2025-01-08Violation opened — 9-3905

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19124
$170,000median value
7.9%with open violations
23,159properties tracked

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