$1,650 / Month

1918 Castor Ave

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Philadelphia, PA 19134

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1918 Castor Ave
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Exceptional mixed-use rental opportunity on a highly visible corner location! This unique property features a beautifully renovated commercial storefront on the first floor and a spacious residential unit above, making it ideal for business owners, entrepreneurs, professional offices, live-work arrangements, or tenants seeking both space and convenience. The commercial space offers outstanding street exposure with large display windows, abundant natural light, modern finishes, and an open floor plan designed to accommodate a variety of retail, office, salon, studio, medical, professional, or service-based uses. The residential portion features a spacious layout with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, a large living room, updated flooring, decorative trim work, an eat-in kitchen with modern cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and ample storage throughout. The oversized front bedroom boasts beautiful bay windows that flood the space with natural light. Additional features include gated off-street parking, private entrance, updated mechanical systems, security bars, and a highly desirable corner location with excellent visibility and easy access to major transportation routes. Rare opportunity to lease a property offering both commercial and residential flexibility in one of Philadelphia's busiest corridors. Ideal for business owners looking to operate and live in the same location. Schedule your private tour today.

1918 Castor Ave is a house located in Philadelphia County and the 19134 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.

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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Kensington is an artistic neighborhood in Philadelphia that offers unique rentals, partially due to the spacious studio and loft apartments available. There are also several affordable and modern townhomes for rent in town that attract families. You’ll find locals heading down Frankford Avenue to the artistic Fishtown neighborhood which is full of craft breweries and charming pubs. Check out Philadelphia Brewing Company or Memphis Taproom for some local brews. Try a cheese pie at Pizza Brain, which doubles as the nation’s only pizza museum, or chow down on bratwurst at Frankford Hall, a large, indoor German beer garden.

There are several stops on the area’s commuter rail line in Kensington, as well as plenty of bus routes to get to Center City, located less than five miles away, making this neighborhood a more affordable yet convenient option for in-city living.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Drive: 10 min 4.1 mi
Drive: 8 min 4.9 mi
Drive: 14 min 7.5 mi
1918 Castor Ave is within 7 minutes or 3.2 miles from Temple Univ., Health Center. It is also near Temple University, Main Campus and C.C. of Philadelphia, NW Ctr.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
515 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
538 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
459 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
271 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
551 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Erie-Torresdale, located 0.4 mile from 1918 Castor Ave. 1918 Castor Ave is near Philadelphia International, located 16.2 miles or 27 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 29.7 miles or 43 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.6 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
Drive: 13 min 7.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Philadelphia International
Drive: 27 min 16.2 mi
Trenton Mercer
Drive: 43 min 29.7 mi
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1918 Castor Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
1918 Castor Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Tacony Creek Park
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Palmyra Cove Nature Park and Environmental Discovery Center
Drive: 13 min 4.5 mi
Wagner Free Institute of Science
Drive: 11 min 4.7 mi
Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site
Drive: 10 min 5.5 mi
Adventure Aquarium
Drive: 16 min 7.9 mi
1918 Castor Ave has 5 parks within 7.9 miles, including Tacony Creek Park, Wagner Free Institute of Science, and Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
1918 Castor Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.9 miles, the nearest is Eastern Regional Medical Center which is 1.3 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 17 min 10.6 mi
Drive: 32 min 16.4 mi
Drive: 31 min 17.1 mi
1918 Castor Ave has 3 military bases within 17.1 miles, the nearest is Philadelphia Naval Busi Center which is 10.6 miles away and a 17 minute drive.

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