Chestnut Hill

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits

409

New units

4

New licenses

14

Median sale

$1.02M

Deal $ volume

$131.81M

Violations

197

Tax-delinquent

39

Permit & deal figures cover the last 12 months; violations and tax delinquencies are the current standing. Same definitions the metro map shades by.

The biggest recorded deeds on the public record here, largest first.

1. Recorded Jan 21, 2026

   $9.07M

   495 E Abington Ave

   to ELMOR CHESTNUT HILL PROPCO LLC;CHESTNUT HILL AL PROPCO LLC

2. Recorded Dec 6, 2024

   $6.33M

   603 W Hartwell Ln

   to WHITE JASON;WHITE ADELINE

3. Recorded May 1, 2025

   $5.34M

   18 W Willow Grove Ave

   to Balance Building Llc

4. Recorded Nov 6, 2025

   $4.4M

   8212 Saint Martins Ln

   to BARCLAY KEITH E

5. Recorded Sep 3, 2025

   $4.29M

   607r W Gravers Ln

   to COBLE JONATHAN

6. Recorded Mar 6, 2026

   $4.25M

   422 W Chestnut Hill Ave

   to NORELLI ANDREW;NORELLI LINA

7. Recorded Jun 18, 2025

   $3.7M

   440 W Mermaid Ln

   to CATES HEATHER;HEAD JUSTIN

8. Recorded Oct 23, 2025

   $3.6M

   8201 Shawnee St Unit 8

   to SHAWNEE DEVELOPERS LLC · 4 parcels

9. Recorded Oct 16, 2025

   $3.55M

   9410 Meadowbrook Ave

   to FARNOLY THOMAS P JR;FARNOLY MARGARET-MARY R

10. Recorded Mar 4, 2026

    $3.35M

    609 Saint Andrew Rd

    to USMAN ASAD ALI;GENTILE MICHELLE SARA

11. Recorded Jan 28, 2025

    $3.3M

    424 W Springfield Ave

    to STAHLECKER HILARY A TR;REVOCABLE AGREEMENT OF TRUST OF HILARY A STAHLECKER

12. Recorded Nov 18, 2025

    $3.19M

    8909 Crefeld St

    to 8909 CREFELD LLC · 2 parcels

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

1. Issued Oct 27, 2026

   246 E Springfield Ave

   Addition and/or Alteration · Remodel of basement bathroom, replacement of fixtures, installation of 3 switches, 2 outlets, 3 recessed lights, 1 wall sconce, 1 ventilation fan

2. Issued Oct 27, 2026

   36 W Abington Ave

   Addition and/or Alteration · Solar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM

3. Issued Oct 27, 2026

   8617 Germantown Ave

   Change of Use · Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant

4. Issued Oct 26, 2026

   246 E Springfield Ave

   Alterations · - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing.

5. Issued Oct 26, 2026

   126 W Gravers Ln

   New construction, addition, GFA change · For the erection of an addition at the side of an existing semi-detached structure. Size and location as shown in plan.

6. Issued Oct 23, 2026

   9600 Stenton Ave

   General Earth Disturbance ONLY · SITEWORK IN EXISTING ARBORETUM FACILITY TO INCLUDE NEW PEDESTRIAN PATH AND TERRACE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IBC REVIEW*

7. Issued Oct 22, 2026

   8030 Navajo St

   Addition and/or Alterations · EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replace 3 old style radiators with European style. Reroute supply and return lines for beam installation by GC. Install hydronic toe kick heaters in kitchen.

8. Issued Oct 22, 2026

   246 E Springfield Ave

   Addition and/or Alteration · remodel bathroom, details per plan. no other work included. single family dwelling.

9. Issued Oct 22, 2026

   8623 Germantown Ave

   Change of Use · Retail Sales - Consumer Goods

10. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    8221 Seminole Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · install lighting circuit for carport

11. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    201 Rex Ave

    New Construction · Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-003293

12. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    8013 Navajo St

    EZ Roof Covering Replacement · For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

1. Issued Jul 6, 2026

   GOUDY RUSSELL

   Hazardous Materials · 8450 Germantown Ave

2. Issued Jun 25, 2026

   HEARTH AND SOUL CAFE LLC

   Food Preparing and Serving · 8221-35 Germantown Ave

3. Issued Jun 1, 2026

   JUNTO FOODS INC (THE BLUE WARBLER)

   Sidewalk Cafe · 8001-07 Germantown Ave

4. Issued May 28, 2026

   JUNTO FOODS INC (THE BLUE WARBLER)

   Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 8001-07 Germantown Ave

5. Issued May 15, 2026

   BOUTIQUE CHESTNUT HILL

   Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 8630 Germantown Ave

6. Issued Mar 20, 2026

   Urban Acquisitions LLC (Bahia Bowls )

   Food Preparing and Serving · 8136 Germantown Ave

7. Issued Mar 19, 2026

   Mike Chechol Oh

   Hazardous Materials · 8002-06 Germantown Ave

8. Issued Mar 3, 2026

   The Borscht Belt Newtown LLC (The Borscht Belt)

   Food Preparing and Serving · 8221-35 Germantown Ave

9. Issued Feb 26, 2026

   Smell The Curry (Smell The Curry Express LLC)

   Food Preparing and Serving · 8221-35 Germantown Ave

10. Issued Feb 6, 2026

    23TKS, INC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 8221-35 Germantown Ave

11. Issued Jan 10, 2026

    Curry Craze Indian Bistro Inc (Nirvana Indian Bistro Chestnut Hill)

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 8609-11 Germantown Ave

12. Issued Dec 18, 2025

    Damien Graef (Lovat Square)

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 184-86 E Evergreen Ave

The signals that matter for diligence — back taxes, sheriff-sale filings, and open code violations tied to parcels in Chestnut Hill.