Wister

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits

233

New units

19

New licenses

6

Median sale

$370K

Deal $ volume

$4.94M

Violations

629

Tax-delinquent

292

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 Jul 30, 2024

   $1.6M

   42-68 Church Ln

   to GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL · 2 parcels

2. Recorded Nov 12, 2025

   $1M

   5416 Lena St

   to BIRDTALON LLC · 2 parcels

3. Recorded Oct 15, 2025

   $731K

   5313 Baynton St

   to ABVP LLC

4. Recorded Dec 20, 2024

   $705K

   51 E Penn St

   to TERRAT ANDREW

5. Recorded Dec 16, 2025

   $665K

   53-69 E Armat St

   to KEICILIA INVESTMENT GROUP LLC

6. Recorded Mar 24, 2026

   $625K

   24 E Coulter St

   to STUART JAY;STUART KIMBERLY · 2 parcels

7. Recorded May 28, 2024

   $550K

   45 E Penn St

   to IVY COTTAGE LLC · 2 parcels

8. Recorded Sep 19, 2024

   $544K

   5318 Baynton St

   to MCCORMACK HALEY;HAURIN JOHN

9. Recorded Apr 7, 2025

   $523K

   54 E Penn St

   to CONLEY ANNA R

10. Recorded Dec 4, 2024

    $500K

    5545 Lena St

    to TARALAND LLC

11. Recorded Oct 3, 2024

    $465K

    38 E Penn St

    to ASHLAWN COTTAGE LLC

12. Recorded May 21, 2024

    $460K

    50r E Penn St Unit D

    to MCCURTIS MERIDITH

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

1. Issued Aug 27, 2026

   218 Shedaker St

   New Construction or Additions · Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-005859

2. Issued Aug 27, 2026

   218 Shedaker St

   New Construction or Additions · Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-005859

3. Issued Aug 27, 2026

   218 Shedaker St

   New Construction or Additions · Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005859

4. Issued Aug 26, 2026

   346 E Wister St

   Alterations · - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI.

5. Issued Aug 26, 2026

   99 E Seymour St

   Make Safe Permit For RP · **MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR RECONSTRUCTION AT THE REAR TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2023-120149. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2023-120149. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT

6. Issued Aug 25, 2026

   5165 Wakefield St

   Addition and/or Alteration · Install a 400-amp electrical service, including wiring and equipment as required with six (6) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house panel and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the five (5) dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets. Install branch circuits to supply powe

7. Issued Aug 20, 2026

   218 Shedaker St

   New Construction · Electrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005859

8. Issued Aug 18, 2026

   218 Shedaker St

   New Construction · Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005859

9. Issued Aug 18, 2026

   346 E Wister 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

10. Issued Aug 12, 2026

    260 E Bringhurst St

    New Construction · Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012332

11. Issued Aug 12, 2026

    262 E Bringhurst St

    New Construction · Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012333

12. Issued Aug 10, 2026

    405 E Wister St

    Addition and/or Alteration · INSTALL WIRING, RECEPACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES, WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. **********FISHING WIRES OR USING SURFACE MOUNTED WIRE MOLD *************

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

1. Issued May 13, 2026

   LIMA ONE CAPITAL, LLC

   Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5332 Lena St

2. Issued Apr 14, 2026

   KE LO KE DELI INC

   Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 5141 Germantown Ave

3. Issued Apr 1, 2026

   TRIOKEY REAL ESTATE

   Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4966 Baynton St

4. Issued Oct 29, 2025

   Sixth Street Management

   Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4963 Rubicam St

5. Issued Oct 27, 2025

   Sixth Street Managemnt Corp

   Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4933 Rubicam St

6. Issued Oct 7, 2025

   Revolve Ventures LLC (Bargain Thrift Center)

   Dumpster License - Private Property · 5253-61 Germantown Ave

7. Issued Sep 15, 2025

   Ivy Capital Group LLC

   Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4930 Baynton St

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