Philadelphia · Wister · #ZP-2026-006348
Lot subdivision into 12 single-family parcels
423-27 E Ashmead St, Wister, PA · 12 homes, single-family homes
About this project
A lot-line change would combine two zoning lots at 423-27 and 429-39 E Ashmead St and divide them into 12 parcels. Single-family homes are proposed on each parcel, with three-story homes on ten parcels and two-story homes on parcels C and L.
Official description: PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO SUBDIVIDE TWO (2) ZONING LOTS (423-27 E ASHMEAD ST. (OPA # 121099025) & 429-39 E ASHMEAD ST. (OPA # 121099030) INTO TWELVE (12) PARCELS (PARCEL A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L); SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. ON PARCELS A AND B, FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; ON PARCEL C AND L, FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; ON PARCELS D, E, F, G, H, I, J, AND K, FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN.
- Applicant
- REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, OF PHILADELPHIA
- Plan type
- Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
- Status
- Zoning Board: Complete
Filing history
- 2026-06-19 · #ZP-2026-006348 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a plan to merge two lots at 423-27 and 429-39 E Ashmead Street in the Wister area of Philadelphia and re-divide the land into 12 separate parcels. A single-family home is proposed on each parcel.
Ten of the homes would be three stories. The two on parcels C and L would be two stories. The Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia, a public agency that manages and sells city-controlled land, is the only firm named on the filing.
The county records do not say what is on the site now. Searches found no news coverage, meeting notices, developer page or neighbor comments about this project. It is not known who will build or buy the homes.
What it could mean nearby
- Twelve new single-family homes would add housing on what appears to be land the Redevelopment Authority controls.
- Traffic, parking, school and utility effects are not described in the available records.
Where it stands
The latest county filing, dated 2026-06-19, covers a lot-line change and subdivision. The usual next steps are city review and approval of the new lot lines, then building permits for each home. No approval or construction has been confirmed online.
- Jun 19, 2026 Latest county filing for the lot-line change and 12-parcel subdivision
Want to weigh in? Subdivisions like this are normally reviewed by Philadelphia city planning and permitting offices, and neighbors can raise concerns through the local registered community organization or council district office. No public hearing is confirmed for this project.
Who's behind it
Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia · A public agency that acquires, manages and conveys land in Philadelphia for housing and neighborhood redevelopment.
Planning terms explained
- Lot-line change
- A change that moves or removes the boundaries between neighboring properties, often to merge or re-divide them.
- Subdivision
- Dividing a piece of land into separate parcels that can be sold or built on individually.
- Redevelopment Authority
- A public agency that acquires and prepares land, often vacant or underused, for new housing or other development.
- Parcel
- A single lot of land with its own legal boundaries.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $6.7M
- ~384 roofing squares
- ~12 HVAC systems
- ~12 kitchens / 24+ bathrooms
- ~33,600 sq ft of finished living space