Wister Townhouses

287 - 297 ASHMEAD STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19144

Units: 200
Management: Michaels Management-Affordable LLC
Program type: Sec 8 NC
Client group: Indv. families - not eld/ handicap
HUD inspection score: 87
Last inspection: May 29, 2025
HUD property ID: 800019038

Units & rent

200 total units

Avg. rent

$447

per month

Occupancy

75%

occupied

Total units

200

in property

Available

198

reported

Unit mix by bedroom

11 bedroom

13 units

22 bedroom

100 units

33 bedroom

85 units

Most income-based units charge rent based on household income (often about 30% of income). The figure shown is HUD’s reported average and your actual rent may differ. Bathroom counts and floor plans are not part of the HUD dataset.

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Ask about availability, waitlists, and how to apply.

Call: (856)988-5987

Flood RiskZone X

Minimal flood hazard — outside the 500-year floodplain. Lower risk, but flooding is still possible.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. Data is informational — consult FEMA's Flood Map Service Center for official determinations.

Nearby Schools

Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary
Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary
Elementary0.2 mi
Fitler Academics Plus
Philadelphia City Sd
Elementary0.6 mi
Logan James Sch
Philadelphia City Sd
Elementary0.7 mi
Central Hs
Philadelphia City Sd
High0.8 mi
Kelly John B Sch
Philadelphia City Sd
Elementary0.8 mi
Mastery Cs-Pickett Campus
Mastery Cs-Pickett Campus
High0.9 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Distances are straight-line from this property and reflect proximity only, not school-attendance boundaries. Confirm the assigned school for a specific address with the local district.

What's nearby

200 dining options within a 1-mile walk.

Restaurants
Nearest: Mom Moms Deli and Variety Str (0.18 mi)
173 within 1 mi
Cafés
Nearest: Uncle Bobbie’s Books & Cafe (0.42 mi)
20 within 1 mi
Fast food
Nearest: McDonald's (0.57 mi)
7 within 1 mi
Grocery
Nearest: Julio C Torres (0.28 mi)
29 within 1 mi
Medical
Nearest: Germantown Pharmacy (0.07 mi)
31 within 1 mi
Parks
Nearest: Market Square Park (0.42 mi)
16 within 1 mi
Entertainment
Nearest: Philly Roller Girls (0.27 mi)
24 within 1 mi

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Eligibility & how to apply

Pennsylvania income limits (2026)Pennsylvania public housing authorities Section 8 waitlists in Pennsylvania

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