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MLS: #PAPH2651772, Listed By: Brad Levinson, KW Empower, Source:Bright MLS

4247 Locust Street #801

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

$1,465 Check your credit

Overview

Bed

Bath

444

Sqft

Description

Built in 1927 and reborn for modern living, this eighth-floor studio at Fairfax Apartments distills city life to its sharpest, most efficient form — 444 square feet where every inch has been considered and nothing is wasted. The kitchen anchors the open floor plan with a lineup of stainless steel appliances that means business from the first morning you unpack your groceries. A dishwasher and disposal handle cleanup without ceremony, while the microwave and refrigerator complete a compact but fully capable workspace. Picture the counter cleared, coffee brewing, and a pan warming on the range before the city outside has fully woken up. The open layout means the kitchen doesn't disappear behind a wall — it flows directly into your living space, so the rhythm of cooking becomes part of the r hythm of the room itself. Storage in a studio is everything, and the walk-in closet here punches well above what the square footage might suggest. It's the detail that separates a studio you tolerate from one you actually love. Hang your coats, organize your wardrobe, and still have room left over — a quiet luxury that becomes more appreciated with every passing season. Fairfax Apartments surrounds that personal space with a community built for how people actually live. A fitness center means your morning workout doesn't require a separate commute. When you'd rather unwind than exercise, the game room offers a different kind of decompression. The meeting room is there when you need to work from somewhere other than your kitchen counter, and the laundry facilities keep that particular errand contained to the building. A gated community and elevator access mean getting home at the end of the day feels effortless rather than eventful. If you share your space with a dog or a cat, the building welcomes them — breed restrictions and a deposit apply, so the details are worth confirming, but the intention is clear: this is a building that understands pets are part of the household. The on-site dog park gives four-legged residents a place to do their own version of decompressing after a long day. Parking is available on-site for those who keep a car, and the gated setting adds a layer of security and calm to what is otherwise a fully urban environment. Daily life in an efficiently designed studio like this one develops its own quiet elegance. The open floor plan encourages you to be intentional about how you arrange things, and that intentionality tends to ripple outward — a tidier space, a clearer head, a morning routine that actually functions. The building's bones, laid down nearly a century ago, give the whole enterprise a sense of permanence and craftsmanship that newer construction rarely matches. This is the kind of home that works hardest when you need it to, disappears when you don't, and earns its place in your day without demanding your attention. 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 : $1,465

AD Id : 88362029

MLS Id : PAPH2651772

Living Area Size : 444

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: 444 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: $1465

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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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/04/2026 @ 21:06

MLS: PAPH2651772 LISTED BY: Brad Levinson, KW Empower 215-627-3500 SOURCE: Bright MLS

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