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MLS: #PAPH2673902, Listed By: Brad Levinson, KW Empower, Source:Bright MLS

4247 Locust Street #521

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
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Tucked into one of Locust Street's quieter stretches, this fifth-floor one-bedroom at Fairfax Apartments reveals itself as something worth lingering over — a 648-square-foot residence where a building born in 1927 and the rhythms of modern University City life find a comfortable common ground. The open floor plan lets the living area breathe, drawing you naturally from the front door toward a kitchen outfitted with stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, disposal, and microwave alongside a full refrigerator. There is a straightforward ease to cooking here, the kind that turns a weeknight dinner into something unhurried rather than a task to survive. Counter space and cabinet lines flow without interruption into the living room, so conversation with a guest in the next room never require s raising your voice. A walk-in closet anchors the bedroom, offering the sort of storage that lets a smaller footprint live larger than its square footage suggests. University City has a particular quality that is hard to manufacture — the way a century-old rowhouse sits comfortably next to a modern research building, the way the coffee shop on the corner knows its regulars by order rather than by name, the way foot traffic hums at almost every hour without ever feeling relentless. Locust Street sits inside all of that energy while managing to feel like a residential address rather than a throughway. Neighbors nod. People walk dogs. The block has the kind of lived-in familiarity that newer developments often work hard to approximate and rarely achieve. Fairfax Apartments carries that same character. The building dates to 1927, and its presence on the street reflects decades of the neighborhood building itself around it. Inside, a fitness center gives residents a reason to skip the commute to an off-site gym. A game room offers a change of scenery on evenings when the apartment walls start to feel familiar. A meeting room means remote work or a quiet call does not have to compete with a coffee shop's background noise. On-site laundry removes one of the more persistent logistical headaches of apartment living. The building is gated and served by an elevator, and parking is available on the lot for residents who keep a car. Pets are part of the picture here. Cats and dogs are welcome, with breed restrictions and a deposit required — details worth confirming directly with the management office. A dedicated dog park on the property means morning and evening routines with a canine companion do not require a detour to a distant green space. What daily life inside unit 521 tends to feel like is this: unhurried mornings in a kitchen that functions well, afternoons spent in a neighborhood that rewards walking, and evenings in a building that offers more than four walls and a lease. The history embedded in the architecture, the community woven into the blocks surrounding it, and the practical amenities stacked quietly into the building's common areas make this address one that tends to feel less like a placeholder and more like somewhere you actually live. 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.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Other

Price : $1,695

AD Id : 91498244

MLS Id : PAPH2673902

Beds : 1

Living Area Size : 648 Sq. Ft

Year Built : 1923

County : PHILADELPHIA

Subdivision: University City

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 1

    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: 648 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: $1695

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: NO TAX RECORD

  • Parking Information

    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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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/25/2026 @ 16:22

MLS: PAPH2673902 LISTED BY: Brad Levinson, KW Empower 215-627-3500 SOURCE: Bright MLS

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