5-unit residential new construction, zoned RM1.
A 5-unit residential building is set to rise at 5530 Sprague St in East Germantown, the kind of by-right infill quietly reshaping the block. It was cleared to build in May 13, 2026.
The 2,000 sq ft site is zoned RM1, which supports a building on the order of 3 stories by right. Records show the parcel last traded in 2026 for $35K. The plans call for for the erection of a three (3) story attached structure as per approved plans. for use as five (5) dwelling units. structure to be fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13r minimum. **separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work.** **2018 ibc***no excavation greater than 5ft*.
The owner of record is Ram Phila Community 20 LLC. The project's plan drawings are on file — worth a look for anyone underwriting the surrounding block.
It isn't rising in isolation. Within a half-mile, 3 other major projects have broken ground since 2022 — roughly 38 units of new supply — including the 9-unit project at 5522 Sprague St, the 20-unit project at 921-23 E Chelten Ave, the 9-unit project at 837 E Chelten Ave. That kind of concentration is exactly what pulls land values, and buyer attention, toward a block.
We'll update this page as the project progresses — leasing, retail tenants, renderings, and construction milestones as they surface. The relevant question for investors and agents: what are the surrounding parcels worth to a builder now that this is coming?
📄 View the project's plan drawings (PDF)As this density arrives, InvestPHL is tracking 121 under-built parcels within a half-mile that a developer could still acquire and build — each carrying a builder's max bid. Addresses and figures are members-only.
Unlock the 121 nearby opportunities →Major (8+ unit) new-construction projects filed within a half-mile since 2022 — the density gathering around this site.