4247 LOCUST ST #609 Philadelphia, PA 19104
1 Bath
220 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 220 sqft
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2648102
Style Traditional,Unit/Flat,Other
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 220
Year Built 1923
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Mornings here take on a certain ease. You pull something from the refrigerator, run the dishwasher from the night before, and move through a kitchen designed to stay out of your way. The open plan means your living space and kitchen share the same air, the same light, the same unhurried rhythm. Nothing feels cramped when the design is doing its job, and here, it is.
Beyond the door, the building itself extends the experience. A fitness center means you can keep your routine without leaving the block. The game room offers a place to decompress or gather. A meeting room gives you a quiet, professional alternative when working from the apartment feels too close. On-site laundry removes one of the more persistent inconveniences of city renting. The building is gated, served by an elevator, and includes a parking lot for residents who keep a car in the city. And for those who share their home with a pet, cats and dogs are welcome here — with breed restrictions noted and a deposit required — and a dedicated dog park means your four-legged resident has a place of their own as well.
The neighborhood surrounding Fairfax Apartments layers the kind of texture that makes Philadelphia worth staying in. The stretch of city that radiates outward from this address is the kind you explore on a Saturday morning and keep finding new corners of — a coffee counter you hadn't noticed, a spot for dinner that doesn't need a reservation, a shop that's been there since before anyone thought to take a photograph of it. The mix of established local institutions and newer arrivals makes the surrounding blocks feel alive without feeling frantic. You walk to what you need, and what you need tends to be close.
The bones of a 1927 building carry a certain quiet confidence that newer construction rarely replicates. The hallways, the elevator, the common spaces — they all carry the weight of a building that has outlasted trends and still stands with its character intact. A studio here is not simply a small apartment; it is a precise and deliberate way of living in one of Philadelphia's most layered cities, in a building that has been doing this long enough to know how.
When the week calls for it, the city beyond the front door opens up readily. Philadelphia's transit network threads through the surrounding neighborhoods with enough frequency that Center City, University City, and points beyond remain well within reach on any given day. 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)
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 220
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 220
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
