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MLS: #PAPH2666658, Listed By: Brad Levinson, KW Empower, Source:Bright MLS

4247 Locust Street #613

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

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Bed

Bath

626

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Built in 1927 and reborn for modern living, this sixth-floor one-bedroom at Fairfax Apartments carries the quiet dignity of a building that has anchored Locust Street through nearly a century of University City's evolution. The bones are solid, the proportions are generous, and at 626 square feet, the layout has been thoughtfully arranged so that every room earns its place. The open floor plan lets the living area breathe, drawing your eye from the entry straight through to the far wall, where natural light settles across the space throughout the day. The kitchen sits at the heart of the home — stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, a microwave, and a refrigerator form a clean, functional line that makes meal prep feel less like a chore and more like a ritual. A garbage disposal keeps the workspace tidy, and the open arrangement means you can hold a conversation with whoever is settled on the sofa while you cook. The bedroom is a genuine retreat: a walk-in closet offers the kind of storage that city apartments rarely deliver, and the layout places the bath with quiet practicality between the sleeping and living spaces. Life inside the building extends well beyond the apartment door. A fitness center means your morning workout happens before you even step outside. The elevator carries you from floor to floor without a second thought. On days when you need a change of scenery without leaving the building, the game room offers an easy shift in atmosphere, and the meeting room gives you a quiet, professional setting when working from home requires a bit of separation. Laundry is handled in-building, which is exactly the kind of convenience that matters more than it sounds until you no longer have it. Parking is available on site, and the gated community adds a layer of ease that makes coming home feel settled. The dog park becomes part of the daily rhythm, a place where neighbors greet each other by name and four-legged residents become the building's most reliable social connectors. Cats and dogs are both welcome here, with breed restrictions and a deposit in place. University City is a neighborhood that moves at its own pace — not the frantic energy of Center City, not the hushed remove of the outer neighborhoods, but something in between. Locust Street itself is a tree-lined corridor that connects institutional grandeur to corner coffee shops, bookstores, and the kind of local restaurants that fill up on Tuesday nights just as reliably as on weekends. The cluster of universities and hospitals that define the neighborhood also mean that foot traffic here carries a certain intellectual restlessness — people walking with purpose, cycling between ideas, stopping to read a posted flyer for a lecture or a gallery opening. Living here means being embedded in that current without being overwhelmed by it. Mornings tend to find their own shape at a place like this. Coffee brewed in the open kitchen, a few minutes in the living room before the day takes hold, then out through the lobby and into whatever version of Locust Street the morning offers. The walk to campus, to the market, to a colleague's lab, to the park — it all starts from the same front door. By the time evening arrives and you take the elevator back up to the sixth floor, the apartment feels less like a place you rent and more like a place you know. 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 : $1,695

AD Id : 90973910

MLS Id : PAPH2666658

Beds : 1

Living Area Size : 626 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: 626 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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