Castor Gardens
Castor Gardens
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | Northeast Philadelphia |
| ZIP code(s) | 19149 |
| Named for | Castor Avenue |
| Boundaries | Roughly Cottman Avenue to Rhawn Street, Roosevelt Boulevard to Bustleton Avenue |
| Adjacent | Oxford Circle, Rhawnhurst, Mayfair |
| Major streets | Castor Avenue, Cottman Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard |
| Transit | SEPTA bus routes |
| Landmarks | Near Castor Avenue shopping |
Castor Gardens is a residential neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia named for Castor Avenue, one of the area's main commercial corridors. The neighborhood features typical Northeast Philadelphia rowhouses and shopping access.
Character
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Brick rowhouses
- Twins and duplexes
- Mid-century construction
- Moderate prices
- Small yards
Community
[edit | edit source]- Working-class to middle-class
- Diverse demographics
- Mix of longtime and newer residents
Commercial Areas
[edit | edit source]Castor Avenue provides shopping and services:
- Local businesses
- Restaurants
- Neighborhood retail
- Service businesses
Living in Castor Gardens
[edit | edit source]- Affordable housing
- Near Castor Avenue shopping
- Bus transit
- Typical Northeast character
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- SEPTA buses: 67, 75
- Castor Avenue: Main commercial corridor
- Roosevelt Boulevard: Nearby