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For sale
$249,900
6516 Wister St, Philadelphia, PA 19138
3beds
1,064sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1950
1,411 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$235/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brand-new roofNew windowsUpdated electricalWelcoming front porchPrivate off-street parkingRecessed lightingBrand-new rear deck
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Philip Barnes 215-694-5624,
Keller Williams Main Line 6105200100
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2673178
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookup
Features
- Crown Molding, Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Double Entry
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,128
- Total interior livable area: 1,064 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,064
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Paved, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,411 Square Feet
- Features: Urban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 591244200
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick Front, Stucco
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Electricity Available, Water Available, Other Internet Service
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Germantown (east)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $235/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $152,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,138
- Date on market: 10/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,PHFA,FHA 203(b)
- Inclusions: Refrigerator
- Exclusions: Personal Items
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2026 | Sold | $102,000$96/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,999 +32.8% | $142,800 +32.8% |
| 2024 | $1,505 | $107,500 |
| 2023 | $1,505 +47.3% | $107,500 |
| 2022 | $1,022 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,022 -4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,067 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,067 -6.4% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,139 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,139 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,139 -7.4% | $91,800 +859.4% |
| 2012 | $1,230 | $9,568 |
| 2011 | -- | $9,568 |
| 2010 | -- | $9,568 |
| 2009 | -- | $9,568 |
| 2008 | -- | $9,568 |
| 2007 | -- | $9,568 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $8,896 |
| 2005 | -- | $8,896 |
| 2004 | -- | $8,896 +9.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $8,096 +15% |
| 2002 | -- | $7,040 |
| 2000 | -- | $7,040 |
| 1999 | -- | $7,040 |
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Neighborhood: Germantown East
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Martin Luther King
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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