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Property Description
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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1438 Higbee St
General
- Sold For: $200,000
- Taxes: $2,605 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2491860
- Added to Site: 261 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Laundry, Full Bath
- Interior Features: Attic, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Skylight(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wood Floors
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer - Gas, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminated, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Type: On Street, Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Basement Garage
Location
- Area: 19149 (19149)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: CASTOR GARDENS
- Driving Directions: Use GPS
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial, AirLite
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Rear Entrance, Unfinished
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Block
- Stories Description: Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,126
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,126 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,126 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1950
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,162
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 18.00 x 64.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $177.62
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,458
- City/TownTax: $1,146
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $186,100
- Tax Amount: $2,605
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1126
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 390
Listed by HomeSmart Realty Advisors, Michael Stampone
Sold by Tesla Realty Group, LLC, Joceline Dickerson
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Schools
Schools serving 1438 Higbee St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Spruance Gilbert School 6401 Horrocks Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149 | K-8 | 0.5 mi |
Northeast High School 1601 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1438 Higbee St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/12/2025
Sold
$200,000
—
MLS
9/27/2025
Price Reduced
$199,999
-4.76%
MLS
9/04/2025
Price Reduced
$210,000
-2.33%
MLS
8/14/2025
Price Reduced
$215,000
-4.44%
MLS
7/01/2025
Listed
$225,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1438 Higbee Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149 (MLS# PAPH2491860) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $200,000 on December 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 1438 Higbee Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Center City East? You can browse all Center City East real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

