INVESTOR ALERT!! Welcome to this 2-bedroom home located in desirable Castor Gardens, offering a great opportunity for both investors and owner-occupants looking to build equity. This estate sale is being sold strictly as-is. The main level features a spacious living room, separate dining room, and kitchen. Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms and a full 3-piece hall bath. The basement is partially finished, includes a separate laundry area, and provides access to the rear driveway for off-street parking. Priced for a quick, as-is sale, this property is ideal for buyers ready to make updates and add value. Don’t miss this opportunity in a well-established neighborhood with strong upside potential.
For sale
$145,000
7140 Akron St, Philadelphia, PA 19149
2beds
896sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1950
1,290 Square Feet Lot
$184,800 Zestimate®
$162/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Separate laundry areaSeparate dining roomTwo generously sized bedrooms
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 07, 2026 at 05:06pm
Listed by:
Monica Flores 267-979-6038,
Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne (215) 757-6100
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2593780
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Rear Entrance,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 896
- Total interior livable area: 896 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 896
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Driveway, Attached, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,290 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 80.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 542429500
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: AirLite
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- 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: $162/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $198,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,781
- Date on market: 4/8/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$184,800
$153,000 - $213,000
$1,512/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $145,000+190%$162/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2593780 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2001 | Sold | $50,000-9.1%$56/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/1995 | Sold | $55,000$61/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,781 +22.7% | $198,700 +22.7% |
| 2024 | $2,266 | $161,900 |
| 2023 | $2,266 +41.2% | $161,900 |
| 2022 | $1,606 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,606 +4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,541 +57.1% | -- |
| 2017 | $981 -6.9% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,054 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,054 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,054 +4.5% | $105,300 +702.6% |
| 2012 | $1,009 | $13,120 |
| 2011 | -- | $13,120 |
| 2010 | -- | $13,120 |
| 2009 | -- | $13,120 |
| 2008 | -- | $13,120 |
| 2007 | -- | $13,120 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $12,192 |
| 2005 | -- | $12,192 |
| 2004 | -- | $12,192 |
| 2003 | -- | $12,192 |
| 2002 | -- | $12,192 |
| 2000 | -- | $12,192 |
| 1999 | -- | $12,192 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$870/mo
Principal & interest
$756
Property taxes
$114
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Oxford Circle
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Solis-Cohen Solomon SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Castor Gardens Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Northeast High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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