7017 Calvert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149-1915 $275,000

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Beds/Baths: 3/1.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,558
Acreage: 0
Age:105 years
Style:
AirLite
MLS#: PAPH2551852
Subdivision: Castor Gardens
Design/Type:
Interior Row/Townhouse

Description

Welcome to Your Castor Gardens Gem – A Canvas Ready for Your Personal Touch! Tucked away on a serene, tree-lined street just off Roosevelt Boulevard, this charming Castor Gardens home offers the perfect blend of classic character and modern convenience. With its inviting front lawn and peaceful setting, you'll love coming home to this hidden retreat. Enter through a welcoming foyer complete with a generous closet—ideal for stashing coats, boots, and everyday essentials. The front hallway opens gracefully into a sun-filled living room featuring soaring ceilings, an architectural nook, and timeless details that create an instantly inviting atmosphere. The adjacent dining room flows seamlessly into the galley kitchen, making this layout a host's dream. The kitchen boasts double banks of cabinetry (top and bottom), a walk-in pantry, and a delightful breakfast nook—your future favorite spot for morning coffee, lazy Sunday brunches, or intimate conversations. Three generously sized bedrooms await on the upper level, each with excellent closet space for all your storage needs. The mid-century tiled bathroom is a nostalgic nod to timeless design, complete with a three-piece suite and a convenient linen closet. The finished basement—accessible directly from the kitchen—is a versatile haven ready to become whatever you need: home office, cozy den, media room, playroom, or fitness studio. Plus, there's a dedicated office space off the main basement area for those who work from home. The laundry room is conveniently located near the back exit, and yes—you can park in the rear and walk straight into your home! With newer systems and central air conditioning already in place, this home is move-in ready and built for year-round comfort. Your Next Chapter Starts Here! All this home needs is a few personal touches to truly shine. Come see the potential and make it yours!

Dining Room: Main
Kitchen: Main
Living Room: Main
Basement: Lower 1
Laundry: Lower 1
Office: Lower 1
Taxes: $3,413
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Philadelphia City

Features

Utilities
Central Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
On Street

Interior
Kitchen - Eat-In, Basement Connecting Stairway, Full Basement, Fully Finished Basement, Heated Basement, Improved Basement, Interior Access Basement

Exterior
Block Foundation, Brick Exterior

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Public Elementary (77 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Solis-Cohen Solomon School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 0.38 mi
Mayfair School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 0.41 mi
Spruance Gilbert School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.77 mi
Allen Ethan School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 0.81 mi
Pollock Robert B School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 0.85 mi
Northeast Community Propel Academy Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.06 mi
Moore J Hampton School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 1.08 mi
Disston Hamilton School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.11 mi
Ziegler William High School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.15 mi
Rhawnhurst School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 1.19 mi
Keystone Academy Charter School Keystone Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 1.25 mi
Forrest Edwin School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 1.31 mi
Carnell Laura High School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 1.34 mi
Lawton Henry W School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 1.45 mi
Mastery Cs-Smedley Campus Mastery CS-Smedley Campus K–6 Philadelphia 1.68 mi
Sullivan James J School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 1.8 mi
Farrell Louis High School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.81 mi
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 1.82 mi
Brown Joseph High School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.84 mi
The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Science The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR K–8 Philadelphia 1.85 mi
Crossan Kennedy C School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 1.86 mi
New Foundations Charter School New Foundations Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 1.9 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 2.08 mi
Maritime Academy Charter School Maritime Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.36 mi
Northwood Academy Charter School Northwood Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.37 mi
Marshall John School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 2.38 mi
Franklin Benjamin School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.39 mi
Stearne Allen Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.46 mi
Universal Creighton Charter School Universal Creighton Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.49 mi
Fox Chase School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 2.59 mi
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.64 mi
Holme Thomas School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.8 mi
Bridesburg School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.85 mi
Cheltenham Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Cheltenham 2.89 mi
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.08 mi
Finletter Thomas K School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.18 mi
Hopkinson Francis School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.22 mi
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School K–8 Philadelphia 3.26 mi
Olney Elementary School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.34 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.35 mi
Eugenio Maria DE Hostos Charter School Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.35 mi
Juniata Park Academy Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.42 mi
Barton Clara School Philadelphia City School District K–2 Philadelphia 3.51 mi
Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.58 mi
Feltonville Intermediate School Philadelphia City School District 3–5 Philadelphia 3.59 mi
Frank Anne School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.62 mi
McKinley School Abington School District K–5 Elkins Park 3.69 mi
Lowell James R School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–4 Philadelphia 3.71 mi
Deep Roots Charter School Deep Roots Charter School K–7 Philadelphia 3.74 mi
Greenberg Joseph School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.75 mi
Morrison Andrew J School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.82 mi
Myers Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Elkins Park 3.9 mi
Webster School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.97 mi
Marshall Thurgood Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.07 mi
Gloria Casarez Elementary School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.11 mi
John Hancock Demonstration School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.13 mi
Antonia Pantoja Community Charter School Antonia Pantoja Community Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.27 mi
Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney K–8 Philadelphia 4.29 mi
Ellwood School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.32 mi
Esperanza Academy Charter School Esperanza Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.32 mi
Esperanza Cyber Charter School Esperanza Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.33 mi
Cayuga School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.34 mi
Rydal Elementary School Abington School District K–5 Huntingdon Valley 4.36 mi
Howe Julia Ward School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.4 mi
Elkin Lewis School Philadelphia City School District K–4 Philadelphia 4.48 mi
McClure Alexander K School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.54 mi
Cramp William School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 4.67 mi
Willard Frances E School Philadelphia City School District K–4 Philadelphia 4.7 mi
Cooke Jay Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.74 mi
Taylor Bayard School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.81 mi
Prince Hall Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.81 mi
Richmond School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.83 mi
Pennell Joseph School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.86 mi
Rowen William School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.88 mi
Munoz-Marin Luis Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.89 mi
Logan James School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.98 mi

Public Middle (23 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Castor Gardens Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 0.93 mi
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 1.82 mi
New Foundations Charter School New Foundations Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 1.9 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 2.08 mi
Harding Warren G Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 2.12 mi
Maritime Academy Charter School Maritime Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.36 mi
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.64 mi
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.08 mi
Washington Grover Junior School Philadelphia City School District 5–8 Philadelphia 3.14 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.35 mi
Elkins Park School Cheltenham School District 5–6 Elkins Park 3.44 mi
Baldi C C A Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 3.51 mi
Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.58 mi
Feltonville School of Arts & Sciences Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 3.66 mi
Esperanza Academy Charter School Esperanza Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.32 mi
Esperanza Cyber Charter School Esperanza Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.33 mi
Amy At Martin Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.34 mi
Conwell Russell Middle School Philadelphia City School District 5–8 Philadelphia 4.38 mi
Clemente Roberto Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.43 mi
John B Stetson Middle School Philadelphia City School District 5–8 Philadelphia 4.57 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 4.67 mi
Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones 5–8 Philadelphia 4.75 mi
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.75 mi

Public High (25 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lincoln High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 0.91 mi
Northeast High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1.19 mi
Fels Samuel High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1.81 mi
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 1.82 mi
New Foundations Charter School New Foundations Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 1.9 mi
Frankford High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1.95 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 2.08 mi
Franklin Towne Charter High School Franklin Towne Charter High School 9–12 Philadelphia 2.35 mi
Maritime Academy Charter School Maritime Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.36 mi
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.64 mi
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.08 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.35 mi
Olney High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.47 mi
Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.58 mi
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.01 mi
Edison High School/Fareira Skills Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.23 mi
Swenson Arts & Technology High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.25 mi
Esperanza Academy Charter School Esperanza Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.32 mi
Esperanza Cyber Charter School Esperanza Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.33 mi
Mastbaum Jules E AVTS Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.39 mi
The Linc Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.47 mi
Girls High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.62 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 4.67 mi
Washington George High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.77 mi
Central High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.83 mi

Private (62 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Northeast Central Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–5 Philadelphia 0.21 mi
St Matthew Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.49 mi
Shining Star Learning Center Assembly of God Preschool–4 Philadelphia 0.76 mi
Blessed Trinity Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.76 mi
Resurrection Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 0.85 mi
Cora Services Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.9 mi
The Gan Jewish Preschool–K Philadelphia 1.07 mi
St Hubert Catholic High School For Girls Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 1.49 mi
St Martin Of Tours School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.61 mi
Holmesburg Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.61 mi
St Jerome School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.8 mi
Cedar Grove Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–9 Philadelphia 1.83 mi
First Century Gospel School Christian (no specific denomination) K–10 Philadelphia 1.89 mi
Father Judge High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 1.93 mi
Presentation Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Cheltenham 2.15 mi
Gospel Of Grace Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Cheltenham 2.3 mi
St Dominic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.33 mi
Frankford Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.33 mi
International Christian High School Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 2.43 mi
The Bridge Nonsectarian 9–12 Philadelphia 2.58 mi
St Cecilia Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.7 mi
Politz Hebrew Academy Jewish K–8 Philadelphia 2.89 mi
Holy Innocents Area Catholic Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3 mi
Maternity Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.02 mi
Archbishop Ryan Academy For The Deaf Roman Catholic Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.04 mi
St Lucy Day School For Children W Visual Impairment Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 3.04 mi
Creative Beginnings Nonsectarian Preschool–K Rockledge 3.06 mi
Olney Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 3.12 mi
All Saints Episcopal School Episcopal Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.66 mi
Sophia Academy Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 3.75 mi
Milestone Academy Nonsectarian 10–12 Jenkintown 3.79 mi
Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten Roman Catholic K Philadelphia 3.94 mi
Nazareth Academy High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 3.99 mi
Nazareth Academy Grade School Roman Catholic 1–8 Philadelphia 4.02 mi
Montgomery Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Huntingdon Valley 4.03 mi
St George Independent Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.07 mi
St Basil Academy Other 9–12 Jenkintown 4.08 mi
Shaare Shamayim Preschool And Kindergarten Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 4.11 mi
Christ The King Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.12 mi
Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel Jewish 9–12 Elkins Park 4.3 mi
Wyncote Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Melrose Park 4.35 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Foreman Center Jewish K–5 Melrose Park 4.36 mi
Hope Church School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.41 mi
Accel Academy Nonsectarian 5–11 Melrose Park 4.42 mi
Hunting Park Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 4.43 mi
Our Lady Of Port Richmond Regional School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 4.49 mi
Vocatio Career Prep High School Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 4.55 mi
Westwood School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.63 mi
Ann Kids Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 4.64 mi
Logan Hope School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 4.64 mi
Red Lion Elementary School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.72 mi
Meadowlane Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Jenkintown 4.8 mi
Faith Tabernacle School Christian (no specific denomination) 1–12 Philadelphia 4.82 mi
Mt Airy Christian Day School Church of God in Christ Preschool–K Philadelphia 4.84 mi
A Step Up Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Jenkintown 4.88 mi
Archbishop Ryan High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.89 mi
Abington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Jenkintown 4.9 mi
Little Flower Catholic High School For Girls Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.91 mi
St Veronica/Independence Mission School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 4.93 mi
Mother Of Divine Grace Interparochial Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.94 mi
St Albert The Great Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Huntingdon Valley 4.98 mi
Our Lady Of Calvary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 5 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Philadelphia (19149), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 37
  • Average salary of people in this community: $33,554

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 23,907
  • Household Size (ppl): 3.08
  • Households w/ Children: 83%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 11,590 (56.4%)
  • Rented: 7,256 (35.3%)
  • Vacant: 1,695 (8.3%)
  • Total: 20,541

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 58,055
Households: 18,846
Median Age: 33.70

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 10.4%
  • Some High School: 11.4%
  • High School Graduate: 38.2%
  • Some College: 18.4%
  • Associate Degree: 6.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 10.4%
  • Graduate Degree: 4.4%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $45,253

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • One Bedroom: $782
  • Two Bedroom: $975
  • Three Bedroom: $1,286
  • Four Bedroom: $1,583

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7017 Calvert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149-1915

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