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Property Description
5 bed, 1.5 bath row townhome with 2,262 livable square feet that sits on a 1,333 corner lot across from shopping center with neighborhood playground at the other end of the street. La Salle University and Wister Train station a few blocks south. It will need repairs but has so much potential. Make it your own. Jump on this great deal before its gone! All buyers are responsible to confirm City, County, Zoning, Tax, and other records to their satisfaction before bidding. No inspection contingencies in contract. Absolutely no repairs before closing. This property is sold As-Is. This is a REO auction property.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5779 Wister St
General
- Sold For: $67,200
- Taxes: $3,107 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2588326
- Added to Site: 99 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Lower: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Parking
- Parking Type: None
Location
- Area: 19138 (19138)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: GERMANTOWN (EAST)
- Driving Directions: On corner of Wister and W Grange Ave. Closes major intersection is Penn Blvd and W Olney Ave.
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Other
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: None
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main
- Square Feet: 2,272
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,272 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,272 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1951
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,333
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 83.00
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $29.97
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,740
- City/TownTax: $1,367
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $222,000
- Tax Amount: $3,107
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Bank Owned/REO
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2272
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Bank-owned: Yes
- Lot Number: 47
Listed by RealHome Services and Solutions, Inc., Jamarr Zellner
Sold by HomeSmart Realty Advisors, Dennis Britto
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Schools
Schools serving 5779 Wister St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Pennell Joseph School 1800 West Nedro Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School 1701 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
King Martin Luther High School 6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5779 Wister St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/30/2026
Sold
$67,200
-1.32%
MLS
3/19/2026
Price Reduced
$68,100
-8.22%
MLS
2/27/2026
Listed
$74,200
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5779 Wister Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138 (MLS# PAPH2588326) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $67,200 on April 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 5779 Wister Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

