4247 LOCUST ST #600 Philadelphia, PA 19104
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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 748 sqft
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2671102
Style Traditional,Unit/Flat,Other
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 748
Year Built 1923
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Both bedrooms offer genuine space for rest and organization, with walk-in closet storage that makes the perennial apartment problem — where does everything go — feel genuinely solved. One bedroom sits at entry level, a detail that matters when you are carrying groceries or simply want a quieter, more grounded sleeping space. The open floor plan means the living room can hold a proper sofa, a workspace, and still leave room to move, which is the quiet luxury of a layout that was planned rather than assembled.
The building itself carries the character of its 1927 origins into the present. The elevator means the sixth floor arrives without effort. When laundry day comes, the on-site laundry facilities handle it without the need to leave the building or find a corner laundromat. The fitness center is there for the early morning session before the day begins in earnest. The game room offers a different kind of decompression on the evenings when you want company but not the noise of going out. A meeting room provides a professional setting without a commute. The building is gated, and parking is available on the lot — meaningful in a neighborhood where street parking is a daily negotiation.
For residents who share their home with a cat or a dog, the on-site dog park makes that relationship easier to manage. Breed restrictions apply, and a deposit is required for pets, so the details are worth confirming — but the intention is clear: this is a building that accommodates the full shape of a resident's life.
University City is one of Philadelphia's most genuinely walkable neighborhoods, and Locust Street puts you in the middle of it. The commercial energy of Baltimore Avenue is close. The green corridors and institutional anchors of the neighborhood — research centers, hospitals, universities — generate a density of daily activity that keeps the streets lively without tipping into chaos. For commuters, the transit connections that define this part of the city make car-free living a real option rather than an aspiration, with multiple routes feeding toward Center City and beyond. The 4200 block of Locust in particular sits at a kind of neighborhood sweet spot — residential enough to feel like home, connected enough to feel like the city.
University City has spent the last decade becoming one of Philadelphia's most sought addresses, and the residents who find their way to Fairfax Apartments tend to understand why. The 1927 bones, the walkable surroundings, and the considered amenities combine to make this two-bedroom residence something worth finding. 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 2
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 748
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 748
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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