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MLS: #PAPH2658796, Listed By: Brad Levinson, KW Empower, Source:Bright MLS

4247 Locust Street #607

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

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Overview

Bed

Bath

220

Acres

Description

Tucked into the sixth floor of a building that has been part of Philadelphia's fabric since 1927, this studio invites you to slow down and take in what a well-considered small space can actually feel like. At 220 square feet, every inch has been thought through, and what emerges is something that feels less like a compromise and more like an edit — a pared-down version of city living where the essentials are close at hand and the clutter of excess simply has no room to follow you in. The kitchen anchors the open floor plan, and it earns that role. Stainless steel appliances line the compact run of counter space, and the dishwasher, disposal, and microwave mean that even after a long day you are not standing over a sink longer than you need to be. The refrigerator keeps things cool and the layout keeps things efficient. Cooking a weeknight dinner here is less a production and more a rhythm — a few steps, a turn, a plate, and you are settled. The open plan means the kitchen never feels isolated from the rest of your day. You can have something on the stove and still be part of the room. A walk-in closet in a studio of this size is not a small thing. It is the difference between feeling like you live here and feeling like you are camping. Storage that disappears behind a door changes the psychology of a small space entirely, and this unit delivers it. The entry-level bedroom configuration keeps everything on one plane — no stairs, no split levels — which makes the space feel cohesive and easy to move through. Beyond the front door, the building wraps you in the kind of amenities that make a studio feel larger than its footprint. A fitness center means your workout does not require a separate membership or a commute. A game room and meeting room offer spaces to decompress or focus depending on what the day calls for. The laundry facilities are in the building, which in a city like Philadelphia is a genuine daily convenience. Elevators serve the building, the property is gated, and parking is available on site for those who keep a car in the city. For residents with pets, the building is genuinely welcoming. Cats and dogs are both permitted, subject to breed restrictions and a deposit, and the on-site dog park means your mornings can include a proper outdoor moment before the day gets going, without leaving the property. The building itself carries the quiet authority of nearly a century of Philadelphia history. Constructed in 1927, Fairfax Apartments belongs to that generation of residential architecture that understood proportion and permanence. The bones of the building speak to an era when buildings were built to last, and the life lived inside them on the sixth floor — looking out over the city, coffee in hand, the morning light shifting across the floor — carries a certain texture that newer construction rarely matches. Life here has a particular quality. The kind where you know your neighbors by face if not by name, where the elevator ride is a brief moment of shared city experience, where the walk from the parking lot to your front door feels like coming home rather than arriving at a waypoint. A studio at this address is not a stepping stone. For many residents, it is exactly the right size for exactly the right chapter. 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.

Property Details

Property Type : Other

Price : $1,215

AD Id : 89458377

MLS Id : PAPH2658796

Living Area Size : 220

Year Built : 1923

County : PHILADELPHIA

Subdivision: University City

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Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1
Flooring Information

Wood
Interior Features

Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Other, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Oven, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Washer, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Common Area, Main Level
Heating & Cooling

Has Heating: Yes Heating: Exhaust Fan, Other Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Other

Building Information

Year Built: 1923 Building Area Total: 220 Construction Materials: Other Pool Features: None Private Pool: No
Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Other

Property Information

Subdivision: UNIVERSITY CITY Source Property Type: Residential Lease Property SubType: Condominium Levels: One Property Age: 103

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $1215

Tax Information

Parcel Number: NO TAX RECORD

Parking Information

Parking Total: 1 Off Street

Garage Information

Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Yes

Homeowners Association Information
Included Fees: Maintenance Structure Association Amenities: Fitness Center, Game Room, Meeting Room, Party Room, Picnic Area, Security, Other, Dog Park, Elevator(s), Gated, Laundry, Playground, Recreation Facilities Community Features: Sidewalks

Location Information

Direction: Located on Locust Street WaterSource: Public Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), 24 Hour Security, Security Lights

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