4247 LOCUST ST #815 Philadelphia, PA 19104
1 Bath
472 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Condo
Sub Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Rent
Square Footage 472 sqft
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2645424
Style Traditional,Unit/Flat,Other
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 472
Year Built 1923
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The kitchen arrives ready to work. Stainless steel appliances line the space, including a dishwasher, disposal, microwave, and refrigerator, so weeknight dinners and slow Sunday mornings are equally well supported. The open layout means you are never cut off from the room while you cook — conversation carries, and the space breathes the way a studio should when it has been designed with intention rather than afterthought.
Beyond the kitchen, the living area is where this footprint earns its keep. The open plan creates a sense of volume that a divided layout would have swallowed. You can arrange the space to suit your rhythm — a reading corner here, a work-from-home setup there — and still have room to exhale at the end of the day. A walk-in closet provides the kind of dedicated storage that smaller apartments rarely offer, keeping the main living space unencumbered and calm.
The building itself wraps residents in a layer of everyday conveniences that quietly improve the quality of daily life. An elevator serves the floors above street level, so the eighth-floor address never feels like a climb. On-site laundry removes one of the perennial inconveniences of city living. A fitness center means your morning workout does not require a separate commute. A game room and meeting room offer spaces to gather, compete, or focus, depending on what the day demands. The community is gated, and a parking lot is available for residents who keep a car in the city.
For those who travel with a companion animal, Fairfax Apartments welcomes both cats and dogs, subject to breed restrictions and a deposit requirement, so your household arrives complete.
Philadelphia's energy is right outside the door. The grid of West Philadelphia and the broader Spruce Hill and Cedar Park corridors place you within reach of independent coffee shops, neighborhood restaurants, and the kind of sidewalk life that makes a city feel like a city. The commute into Center City is direct and uncomplicated, and the walkability of the surrounding blocks makes car-free days not just possible but genuinely appealing.
A building with nearly a hundred years of presence in this city does not need to announce itself. It simply stands, holds its residents well, and lets the neighborhood do the rest. 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 472
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 472
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
