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4247 Locust Street #504

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
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Tucked into the fifth floor of a 1927 red-brick building on Locust Street, this one-bedroom residence rewards those who take a closer look. The elevator opens onto a quiet corridor, and the moment the door to unit 504 swings wide, the proportions of 624 square feet reveal themselves in a way that feels considered rather than compact. An open floor plan connects the kitchen and living areas without interruption, inviting the kind of easy movement that makes a home feel larger than its footprint suggests. The kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances — refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, and microwave — arranged so that cooking and conversation happen in the same breath. Counter space flows naturally into the living area, making the nightly ritual of cooking dinner feel less like a chore and more like part of unwinding. Mornings are simpler when everything is within reach, and this kitchen is built around exactly that idea. The bedroom is generously scaled for a one-bedroom home, anchored by a walk-in closet that changes the calculus on storage entirely. When the closet can hold what it needs to hold, the rest of the apartment stays calm and uncluttered. The bathroom is clean and functional, and the entry-level bedroom layout means no navigating stairs in the dark at the end of a long day. Beyond the apartment itself, Fairfax Apartments offers a layered set of amenities that earn their keep in daily life. The fitness center removes one more errand from the weekly rotation. The game room offers an unexpected place to decompress or host friends without leaving the building. A meeting room means that working from home does not have to mean working from the couch indefinitely. The building is gated, served by elevators, and includes a laundry facility and parking lot for residents who need it. For those who share their home with a cat or a dog, pets are welcome here — cats and dogs both, subject to breed restrictions and a required deposit — and a dedicated dog park on the property means that the first walk of the morning does not require finding green space down the block. University City continues to define itself as one of Philadelphia's most dynamic neighborhoods, a place where the energy of academic institutions, independent restaurants, and new development coexist along streets that still carry the architectural character of an earlier era. Locust Street sits at the center of that story. The corridor between 40th and 43rd has seen new businesses settle in alongside longtime anchors, and the sidewalks reflect a neighborhood that is actively being chosen by people who want to live close to what is happening. West Philadelphia's broader momentum is visible here — not as displacement, but as accumulation of options, of coffee shops and grocers and places to eat on a Tuesday evening without a reservation. From this address, the daily geography is forgiving. The walkable grid of University City keeps most essentials within a short radius, and Center City remains genuinely accessible for those who need it. The building's infrastructure and the neighborhood's texture combine into something that is easier to feel than to describe — a sense that the right amount of the city is available without the city being inescapable. Unit 504 is a residence that asks to be lived in fully, not just occupied. 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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Property Type : Other

Price : $1,695

AD Id : 91625104

MLS Id : PAPH2676556

Beds : 1

Living Area Size : 624 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: 624 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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MLS: PAPH2676556 LISTED BY: Brad Levinson, KW Empower 215-627-3500 SOURCE: Bright MLS

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