Land report

545 E Wister St

Property at a glanceVacant lot

Lasalle University

2026 assessment
$115K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$1.3M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Germantown Approximate · based on ZIP 19144
Street view of 545 E Wister St
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Assessment and City record timeline

The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.

Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $1,304,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record44 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  4. L&I violationVENTILATION- BATHROOMS
  5. L&I violationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
  6. L&I violationINTERIOR DOORS
  7. L&I violationDOORS
  8. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  9. L&I violationWASTE ACCUMULATION PROHIBITED
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  12. Deed / saleDeed / sale $387K
  13. Deed / saleDeed / sale $13M
  14. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  15. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  16. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  17. LicenseLaSalle University: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  18. LicenseLaSalle University: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  19. PermitAdministrative
  20. PermitPlumbing
  21. PermitElectrical
  22. PermitPlumbing
  23. PermitSuppression
  24. PermitMechanical
  25. L&I violationEXT A-PATHWAYS CLEAR/MAINTAIN
  26. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  27. PermitPlumbing
  28. PermitNew construction
  29. PermitNew construction
  30. PermitZoning/use
  31. AppealZoning board appeal
  32. InspectionBP_BLDG
  33. InspectionBP_BLDG
  34. PermitPlumbing
  35. L&I violationPERMP- INST SANITARY PIPE SYS
  36. PermitDemolition
  37. PermitZoning/use
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  40. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  41. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  42. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  43. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  44. L&I violationCOULD NOT ENTER

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$1,603/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $114,500 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.

OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $1,304,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 881056065
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

Land report

Vacant land

Vacant land. Deeds, ownership, zoning, and the public-source record follow.

6 open violations

What it is
Vacant lot Vacant Land Reside < Acre
Owner
Lasalle University
Lot size
11,902 sqft
Zoning
RSA3

Block context

500 block of E Wister St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 23, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

LaSalle UniversityInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Aug 12, 2016 · Terminal license date Oct 10, 2017

A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.

Open every source row 43 dated rows
  1. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-009885 · Certified

    Expires 2027-03-03

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-006288 · Certified

    Expires 2026-12-10

  3. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2026-006290 · Certified

    Expires 2026-12-10

  4. ViolationVENTILATION- BATHROOMS

    Case CF-2025-111066 · Violation VI-2025-080274 · Code PM15-403.2 · OPEN

  5. ViolationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

    Case CF-2025-111066 · Violation VI-2025-080275 · Code PM15-603.1 · OPEN

  6. ViolationINTERIOR DOORS

    Case CF-2025-111066 · Violation VI-2025-080276 · Code PM15-305.6 · OPEN

  7. ViolationDOORS

    Case CF-2025-111066 · Violation VI-2025-080277 · Code F-1010.1 · OPEN

  8. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2025-111066 · Violation VI-2025-080278 · Code PM15-305.3 · OPEN

  9. ViolationWASTE ACCUMULATION PROHIBITED

    Case CF-2025-111066 · Violation VI-2025-080279 · Code F-304.1 · OPEN

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-111066 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  11. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-017847 · Certified

    Expires 2026-06-11

  12. Recorded transfer$387K transfer

    2025

  13. Recorded transfer$13M transfer

    2025

  14. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-022813 · Certified

    Expires 2025-06-19

  15. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-017648 · Certified

    Expires 2024-07-27

  16. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-017641 · Certified

    Expires 2024-07-27

  17. License terminal eventLaSalle University: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 710736 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  18. License issue eventLaSalle University: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 710736 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  19. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 629074 · COMPLETED

    NINETY DAY TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

  20. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 621200 · COMPLETED

    AKA 545-49 E. WISTER STREET 12"LATERAL & A TRAPPED MANHOLE ONLY - PER THE APPROVED PLAN AND THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004 - NOTE: SITEWORK AND THE STORM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WILL BE INSTALLED "BY OTHERS" (SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED)

  21. PermitElectrical

    Permit 600010 · COMPLETED

    ALL NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING INCLUDING NEW SERVICE 1200AMP,OUTLETS,SWITCHES,LIGHTS AND DISCONNECT.INSTALL NEW FIRE ALARM PER 2008 NEC & NFPA 72 (APT BLDG)

  22. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 607405 · COMPLETED

    NEW 6" SEWER, 2" DOMESTIC WATER, 2" FIRE SERVICE PA20151240944SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED","ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  23. PermitSuppression

    Permit 579601 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A FOUR STORY STRUCTURE PER NFPA 13 STANDARD. SYSTEM INCLUDES A 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS/APPLICATION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR STANDPIPES PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.

  24. PermitMechanical

    Permit 595275 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 24 HEATPUMP SYSTEMS WITH DUCTWORK(MULTI-FAMILY)

  25. ViolationEXT A-PATHWAYS CLEAR/MAINTAIN

    Case 537878 · Violation 3529083 · Code PM-302.5/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  26. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 537878 · Violation 3529082 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  27. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 574834 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION (SANITARY/WATER SUPPLY PIPING) TO A POINT 5'-0" OUTSIDE ONLY FOR A NEW (24)FAMILY DWELLING - SEPARATE PERMIT(S) REQUIRED FOR STORM, BACKFLOW PREVENTION CONTAINMENT DEVICE AND SEWER/WATER CONNECTIONS TO THE CITY MAINS

  28. PermitNew construction

    Permit 532751 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE EXCAVATION AND ERECTION OF FOUNDATION ONLY FOR FUTURE USE AS A FOUR-STORY, RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE.

  29. PermitNew construction

    Permit 537878 · COMPLETED

    NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 4 FOUR STORY STRUCTURE WITH OCCUPIED BASEMENT LEVEL, SEPARATE PRIOR APPROVED FOUNDATION PERMIT SEE AP#532751 FOR APPROVALS & SPECIAL INSPECTIONS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQ: ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HVAC, SPRINKLERS & STANDPIPES, SIGNS. AFFIDAVIT RESTRICTED USE FOR 2 LOWER LEVEL COMMON AREAS SEALED OFF PER DEPARTMENT STANDARDS, AS INDICATED.

  30. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 486432 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW FOUR STORY, (24) FAMILY DWELLING WITH CELLAR AS PER PLANS.

  31. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 21246 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 486432 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR, BAY WINDOWS ON 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS. ERECTION OF BALCONIES AT 4TH FLOOR, FOR THE ERECTION OF CANOPY ON FRONT AND FOR THE ERECTION OF SIX (6) FEET HIGH FENCE ON FRONT (50% OPAQUE W

  32. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 350870 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  33. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 428156 · COMPLETED

    SEAL ABANDONED LATERAL

  34. ViolationPERMP- INST SANITARY PIPE SYS

    Case 350870 · Violation 2579742 · Code A-301.1/56 · ERROR

  35. PermitDemolition

    Permit 421677 · COMPLETED

    COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. DEMOLITION ACTIVITY SHALL NOT COMMENCE PRIOR TO: 9/3/2012

  36. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 421678 · COMPLETED

    COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. USE TO VACANT LOT.

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 261516 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  38. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 261516 · Violation 1919152 · Code PM-102.3/1 · COMPEXCP

  39. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 261516 · Violation 1919151 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPEXCP

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 261516 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  41. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 113458 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  42. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 113458 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  43. ViolationCOULD NOT ENTER

    Case 113458 · Violation 575122 · Code A.CNE.000 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 6:02 PM ET. Available City datasets are queried from OpenDataPhilly (phl.carto.com) and the cited City ArcGIS feeds; record queries paginate rather than silently taking a first page. For this property: Permits: queried · Violations: queried · Investigations: queried · Appeals: queried · Licenses: queried · Building certifications: queried. “Unavailable” means the source query failed or was not supplied, not “no record.” Reports re-pull on view after seven days and on an overnight rolling schedule; citywide benchmarks recompute weekly. Source dates still govern: the parcel-level tax-delinquency snapshot is June 2022 and the separate detailed tax ledger ends in 2016, so neither establishes today’s balance. The live balance and date-effective payoff must be verified in Tax Center. AI-written passages are grounded in the assembled record and rejected if they state a number the record does not hold.

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