Germantown - Penn Knox

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits

72

New units

7

New licenses

3

Median sale

$598K

Deal $ volume

$5.75M

Violations

159

Tax-delinquent

26

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 Jun 4, 2025

   $13.42M

   125 W School House Ln

   to Maplewood Manor Propco Llc · 2 parcels

2. Recorded Jan 5, 2026

   $2.05M

   5452-58 Germantown Ave

   to GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL

3. Recorded Nov 19, 2025

   $1.78M

   5600-06 Germantown Ave

   to 5600 GERMANTOWN ASSOCIATES LLC

4. Recorded Aug 19, 2024

   $850K

   103 Maplewood Ave

   to 103 MAPLEWOOD ASSOCIATES LLC

5. Recorded Oct 20, 2025

   $735K

   5335 Knox St

   to HSJP REAL ESTATE LLC

6. Recorded Aug 21, 2024

   $720K

   109 W Queen Ln

   to ADAMAX LLC · 3 parcels

7. Recorded Feb 18, 2025

   $600K

   151 W School House Ln

   to NUNN TANYA

8. Recorded May 14, 2025

   $580K

   154-56 W Chelten Ave

   to 154 W CHELTEN LLC · 2 parcels

9. Recorded Nov 1, 2024

   $475K

   167 W Queen Ln

   to BENNION DAVID COLIN;FATHIKAZEROONI ANAHITA

10. Recorded Oct 20, 2025

    $460K

    113 W Queen Ln

    to SCHIEVE ANDREW JOHN

11. Recorded Oct 3, 2024

    $415K

    188 Maplewood Ave

    to MASCIA ELISE;HUL ARNOLD TROY W

12. Recorded Jun 27, 2024

    $409K

    118 W Queen Ln

    to CIANNAVEI STEVEN;MCGILL ROSALEEN

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

1. Issued Aug 25, 2026

   23 W Coulter St

   Alterations · ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SCHOOL. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS

2. Issued Aug 25, 2026

   23 W Coulter St

   Addition and/or Alteration · Demo and rough in light fixtures, receptacles, and occupancy control as per 2017 NEC. Fire alarm: Relocate existing devices, add strobes and a NAC Panel as per 2016 NFPA 72.

3. Issued Aug 21, 2026

   151 W School House Ln

   Addition and/or Alteration · AMEND 08/24/2026 Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard 1. Remove 200 amp service entrance cable 2. Remove 5 gang meter sockets 3. Remove existing panels and disconnect switches in basement 4. Upgrade service to new 320 amp service 5. Install 320 Amp meter socket w/ 4 lugs 6. Install outdoor 320 amp disconnect 7. Install (2) 200 amp panels w breakers 8. Remove knob & tube wiring on 1st an

4. Issued Aug 13, 2026

   100-26 W Chelten Ave

   Addition and/or Alteration · Electrical alterations for an existing commercial tenant fit-out. ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT***

5. Issued Aug 13, 2026

   5339 Greene St

   Addition and/or Alteration · For exterior alterations for historic preservation of an existing semi-detached structure per plans and Philadelphia Historic Commission approval.

6. Issued Aug 12, 2026

   5339 Greene St

   Addition and/or Alteration · Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Full rewire from multi family to single family: lights, switches and receptacles. Adding hardwired smoke detectors. replacing 200 amp service: grounding and bonding

7. Issued Aug 12, 2026

   5343 Greene 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. The Historical Commission approves with the condition that mechanical equipment, conduit, and vents can only be installed at the rear of the property and not visible from the public right-of-way(As per PHC conditions). (2) New HVAC systems, ductwork, an

8. Issued Aug 7, 2026

   100-26 W Chelten Ave

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

9. Issued Aug 5, 2026

   100-26 W Chelten Ave

   Addition and/or Alterations · EZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate (1) sprinkler head for interior alterations to Walgreens

10. Issued Aug 4, 2026

    149 Hansberry St

    Excavation · Site / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001525

11. Issued Jul 30, 2026

    5345 Greene St

    Addition and/or Alteration · For exterior alterations for historic preservation of an existing semi-detached structure per plans and Philadelphia Historic Commission approval.

12. Issued Jul 30, 2026

    5343 Greene St

    Addition and/or Alteration · For exterior alterations for historic preservation of an existing semi-detached structure per plans and Philadelphia Historic Commission approval.

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

1. Issued Jun 14, 2026

   G TWON DELI INC

   Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 5620 Germantown Ave

2. Issued Apr 22, 2026

   C Express Convenience Store INC

   Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 130 W Chelten Ave

3. Issued Feb 5, 2026

   T&D SOLUTION

   Food Preparing and Serving · 5522 Germantown Ave

4. Issued Aug 18, 2025

   Big G Laundry Inc (Big G Laundry )

   Dumpster License - Private Property · 164 W Chelten Ave

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