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MLS: #PAPH2653448, Listed By: Brad Levinson, KW Empower, Source:Bright MLS

4247 Locust Street #510

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

$1,215 Check your credit

Overview

Bed

Bath

220

Acres

Description

Built in 1927 and reborn for modern living, this fifth-floor studio at Fairfax Apartments offers something quietly rare in the city: a compact, thoughtfully configured space where everything you need is within arm's reach and nothing you don't is taking up room. At 220 square feet, the layout asks you to live intentionally, and in return it gives you the kind of efficiency that makes a busy Philadelphia life feel genuinely manageable. The open floor plan means the kitchen, living, and sleeping areas exist in easy conversation with one another. Stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, disposal, microwave, and refrigerator make the kitchen a fully functional anchor for the space rather than an afterthought. Whether you're pulling together a quick weeknight dinner or setting up a slow weeke nd morning with coffee and something on the laptop, the kitchen earns its place at the center of daily life. A walk-in closet brings a degree of storage generosity that studios at this scale don't always deliver, keeping the living area clear and breathable. Step outside your door and the building itself extends your square footage considerably. A fitness center means your workout routine doesn't require a separate membership or a trip across the neighborhood. A game room offers an easy place to decompress or host without anyone needing to squeeze into a small apartment. When work follows you home, the meeting room provides a professional, quiet alternative to the kitchen table. The elevator makes every trip up to the fifth floor effortless, whether you're carrying groceries, luggage, or just yourself after a long day. For residents with pets, the building includes a dog park on site, so mornings with a dog don't require a hunt for green space. Cats and dogs are both welcome here, with breed restrictions in place, making this a genuinely pet-friendly community rather than one that merely tolerates animals. Parking is available on site as well, a detail that carries real weight in a city where a dedicated spot can change the entire calculus of daily life. The building is gated and includes laundry facilities, rounding out a community that takes the practical side of living seriously. These aren't amenities added as an afterthought — they reflect a building that has been maintained and updated to meet the rhythm of how people actually live today, even as its 1927 bones give the place a solidity and character that newer construction rarely matches. Philadelphia has a way of making small spaces feel large when the city itself becomes an extension of your living room, and a studio like this one is a natural fit for that kind of urban life. The neighborhood's mix of longtime residents and newer arrivals gives it a texture that can't be designed from scratch — it accumulates over decades, in the coffee shops that have been there forever and the ones that just opened, in the blocks that feel familiar the moment you walk them. A home here puts you inside that texture rather than on the outside looking in. 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 : 88579356

MLS Id : PAPH2653448

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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