4247 LOCUST ST #618 Philadelphia, PA 19104
1 Bed
1 Bath
700 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Condo
Sub Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Rent
Square Footage 700 sqft
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2647170
Style Traditional,Unit/Flat,Other
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 700
Year Built 1923
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The kitchen earns its place at the center of daily life here. Stainless steel appliances line the space in a clean, professional row — refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and disposal all within easy reach. Whether you are pulling together a weeknight dinner or a slow Sunday breakfast, the setup works with you. Counter space is honest and functional, and the dishwasher means cleanup is the smallest part of any meal. The open plan keeps whoever is cooking connected to the rest of the apartment, so the kitchen never feels like a room you disappear into.
The bedroom is tucked into its own defined space, large enough to hold a proper bed and dresser without crowding, and the walk-in closet offers the kind of storage that makes a one-bedroom genuinely livable. A full bathroom sits just off the sleeping area, thoughtfully positioned so that morning routines do not compete with the rest of the apartment.
Life in the Fairfax Apartments extends well beyond your front door. The fitness center means your workout is a short elevator ride away rather than a commute across town. A game room offers a change of scenery when you want to be social without leaving the building. The meeting room is there when your home office needs a more professional backdrop for the day. Laundry is handled on-site, and the building is gated, adding a quiet layer of ease to everyday comings and goings. Parking is available on the lot, and an elevator serves the building, making the sixth floor feel entirely approachable.
Pets are part of the picture here. Cats and dogs are welcome, subject to a deposit and breed restrictions, so your four-legged resident can settle in alongside you. The on-site dog park means mornings have a destination built right in.
Philadelphia rewards the resident who walks. Coffee, dinner, groceries, and green space have a way of arranging themselves within comfortable distance in this city's neighborhoods, and the street-level energy of a Philadelphia block is part of what makes an apartment feel like a home rather than just a place to sleep. On the mornings you need to reach the rest of the city, the options are there — and on the evenings you do not, everything you need is already close.
Living on the sixth floor of a 1927 building gives you something that newer construction rarely offers: the sense that the place has history, that its walls have absorbed decades of city life and held up just fine. The ceiling height, the rhythm of the windows, the feeling of solidity underfoot — these are the details that photographs miss but that you notice the moment you walk through the door, and that you keep noticing long after the novelty of a new address has worn off. Pricing and availability subject to change on a daily basis. Photos are of model units. Parking may be available subject to availability and may be an additional fee.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19104 (19104)
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Flat, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Other, Efficiency
Hot Water Other
Heating Other
Cooling Other
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances
Furnishings No
Fireplace N
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances
Heat Source Other
Laundry Has Laundry, Dryer In Unit, Common, Basement, Main Floor, Shared, Washer In Unit
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Amenities Available Bar/Lounge, Common Grounds, Community Center, Elevator, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Game Room, Laundry Facilities, Meeting Room, Party Room, Picnic Area, Recreational Center, Security, Other, Dog Park, Gated Community, Spa, Extra Storage
Water Access N
Accessibility Other
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage N
Building
Story 1
Unit Features Hi-Rise 9+ Floors
Above Ground Finished SqFt 700
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional, Unit/Flat, Other
Level or Stories 1
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Pets Allowed Y
HOA Fee Include Common Area Maintenance,Custodial Services Maintenance,Ext Bldg Maint,Lawn Maintenance,Recreation Facility,Security Gate,Other
Senior Community No
Tax ID NO TAX RECORD
Ownership Other
SqFt Source 700
Security Features 24 hour security,Desk in Lobby,Resident Manager,Smoke Detector
Pets Allowed Case by Case Basis, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Pet Addendum/Deposit, Size/Weight Restriction
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