Excellent development opportunity on a 10,000+ SF vacant lot in Northwest Philadelphia, located less than two blocks from busy Germantown Avenue and the neighborhood’s commercial corridor. The site is surrounded by shops, schools, markets, public transportation, and everyday conveniences, with strong access to Center City Philadelphia and major routes including I-76. A major advantage here is that the heavy zoning lift has already been done. The Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved a variance for a proposed 21-unit apartment building consisting of 9 one-bedroom units, 9 two-bedroom units, 3 three-bedroom units, and 11 on-site parking spaces. Instead of starting from square one with entitlement risk, a buyer can focus on planning, permitting, and moving the project forward. Buyer to confirm all approvals independently. Documentation can be provided upon request. This pocket of Northwest Philadelphia has long shown strong demand for residential rentals, making the approved unit mix attractive for a developer seeking scale in a proven rental market. In addition to multifamily development, the lot may offer potential commercial or institutional uses such as adult care, personal care, educational, medical, dental, healthcare, or similar uses, subject to any required variance, special exception, use registration permit, and buyer due diligence. A rare chance to step into a project with approvals already in place and a clear path toward development.
Lot/land
Price cut: $24K (7/30)
$225,000
70 E Wister St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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10,135Square Feet
Unimproved Land
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10,135 Square Feet Lot
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What's special
- 102 days
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Asa Kurland 267-388-1114,
KW Empower 215-627-3500,
Listing Team: The Mike Mccann Team, Co-Listing Agent: Majd Zeidan 215-234-1973,
Keller Williams Main Line
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2626156
Facts & features
Property
Lot
- Size: 10,135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 78.00 x 130.00
Details
- Parcel number: 121048800
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Other
- Water: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Wister
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $67,500
- Annual tax amount: $944
- Date on market: 5/26/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Price change | $225,000-9.6% |
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| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $249,000-9.1% |
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| 7/1/2026 | Price change | $274,000-8.4% |
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| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000+49.5% |
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| 9/8/2025 | Listing removed | $200,000 |
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| 9/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $200,000-52.9% |
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| 5/6/2025 | Listing removed | $425,000 |
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| 11/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $425,000 |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Wister
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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.




