4247 LOCUST ST #617 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 PAPH2672152
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
An open floor plan keeps the living space from feeling contained, letting the rooms breathe into one another in the way older buildings sometimes surprise you. The kitchen arrives equipped with stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, microwave, disposal, and refrigerator, giving you everything needed to cook a proper meal or simply heat up leftovers after a long day on campus or in the lab. When the evening winds down, the walk-in closet off the bedroom means your things have a place to live without crowding the room itself.
Then there is the building around you. The Fairfax offers an elevator, so the sixth floor never feels like a climb. A fitness center means the morning workout happens before you ever step outside. The game room gives the evening somewhere low-key to land when you want company without a commitment. A meeting room is there when the apartment desk just isn't cutting it. Laundry is in the building, the community is gated, and parking is available on the lot, which in this part of Philadelphia is a detail worth pausing on.
If you share your home with a dog or a cat, the building welcomes them too, breed restrictions and deposit requirements apply, but the dog park on site means your mornings can start with a proper walk without leaving the property. It is the kind of small convenience that compounds over time into something you genuinely appreciate.
Step outside and University City opens up around you. Locust Street sits in the middle of a neighborhood that hums with the kind of energy that comes from proximity to some of the city's great institutions, independently owned coffee shops, and the particular mix of old rowhouses and lively storefronts that defines this stretch of West Philadelphia. Weekend farmers markets, late-night falafel, a favorite ramen spot, the kind of bookshop you wander into for one thing and leave an hour later having found three others — it is all part of the daily geography. Center City is reachable, and the surrounding streets reward the kind of life built around walking, exploring, and knowing your neighbors by face if not always by name.
Life at the Fairfax has a rhythm that is hard to manufacture. It comes from a building with nearly a century of presence on this block, from a neighborhood that has always attracted curious, driven, community-minded people, and from a floor plan that gives you just enough space to make it fully your own. 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
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
Garage N
Private Pool No
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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