Welcome to 1438 Higbee Street – a delightful blend of traditional charm and modern convenience! This 3‑bed, 1‑bath rowhome spans 1,126 sq ft across two well‑proportioned floors, with beautiful hardwoods throughout and a bright, updated kitchen featuring gas cooking, tile flooring, and ample storage. The upstairs hosts three cozy bedrooms and a skylit bath—perfect for family living. Downstairs, a dry basement offers extra storage or flex‑space potential. Outside, enjoy your private fenced front patio with grass—rare for city living. Additional highlights include a one‑car garage, efficient natural gas heating, newer windows, fresh paint, and quality finishes throughout. Ideally located just off Castor Avenue, you’re steps from shopping, transit, and neighborhood favorites in a walkable community. Great for first‑time buyers or investors—don’t miss this gem in NE Philly!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (8/14)
$215,000
1438 Higbee St, Philadelphia, PA 19149
3beds
1,126sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1950
1,162 Square Feet Lot
$220,000 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private fenced front patioGas cookingAmple storageTile flooringCozy bedroomsSkylit bathBright updated kitchen
- 45 days
- on Zillow |
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- 16 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 14, 2025 at 06:05am
Listed by:
Mike Stampone 215-828-1642,
HomeSmart Realty Advisors 2156041191
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2491860

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Laundry, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Laminated
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Laminated
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Laminated, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 7
Basement
- Features: Flooring - Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Other
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Skylight(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 5
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 6
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Concrete
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Rear Entrance,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,126
- Total interior livable area: 1,126 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,126
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Basement, On Street, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 64.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 541012200
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial,AirLite
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Block
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Castor Gardens
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $186,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,605
- Date on market: 7/1/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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