4247 LOCUST ST #918 Philadelphia, PA 19104
1 Bed
1 Bath
700 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Condo
Sub Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Rent
Square Footage 700 sqft
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2654950
Style Traditional,Unit/Flat,Other
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 700
Year Built 1923
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The kitchen is the natural center of gravity here, and it earns that role. Stainless steel appliances — refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and disposal — anchor a space designed for actual cooking, not just reheating. Picture a Sunday morning: the refrigerator stocked from the weekend market run, the dishwasher humming quietly after a dinner party, the counter clear and ready. The open layout means whoever is cooking stays part of the conversation, connected to the living area rather than tucked away behind a wall. It is the kind of kitchen that makes you want to cook more often, and that is not nothing.
The bedroom is reached without a single awkward hallway — the open plan keeps the flow intuitive from the moment you walk in. A walk-in closet offers real, usable storage, the kind that makes unpacking feel like settling in rather than compromising. The bathroom is private and well-positioned, completing a layout that simply works.
Fairfax Apartments was built in 1927, and that era left its mark in the best ways — the kind of structural confidence and spatial proportion that newer construction rarely replicates. The building has grown into its modern chapter thoughtfully. Residents have access to a fitness center, a game room, a meeting room, and a gated community with elevator access to every floor. Laundry is available in the building, and parking is on-site for those who need it. The dog park is a genuine amenity, not an afterthought — and the building welcomes both cats and dogs, subject to breed restrictions and a deposit, so the whole household can move in together.
The neighborhood itself is in the middle of its own story. Established character — the kind of Philadelphia blocks that have kept their identity through decades — sits alongside the energy of new businesses finding their footing, new faces joining longtime residents, the low hum of a community that knows it is in an interesting moment. Independent restaurants, corner shops, and the rhythms of a walkable Philadelphia neighborhood are part of daily life here, and that texture is exactly what makes this address feel like more than just a place to sleep.
A ninth-floor apartment in a nearly century-old building, with the conveniences of modern amenity packages and the permanence of pre-war construction — unit 918 at Fairfax Apartments is the kind of place that earns its place in your routine. Philadelphia has a way of rewarding residents who plant themselves somewhere with real history, and this building, on this block, is that kind of somewhere. 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.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19104 (19104)
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Flat, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Other, Efficiency
Hot Water Other
Heating Other
Cooling Other
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances
Furnishings No
Fireplace N
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances
Heat Source Other
Laundry Has Laundry, Dryer In Unit, Common, Basement, Main Floor, Shared, Washer In Unit
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Amenities Available Bar/Lounge, Common Grounds, Community Center, Elevator, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Game Room, Laundry Facilities, Meeting Room, Party Room, Picnic Area, Recreational Center, Security, Other, Dog Park, Gated Community, Spa, Extra Storage
Water Access N
Accessibility Other
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage N
Private Pool No
Building
Story 1
Unit Features Hi-Rise 9+ Floors
Above Ground Finished SqFt 700
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional, Unit/Flat, Other
Level or Stories 1
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Pets Allowed Y
HOA Fee Include Common Area Maintenance,Custodial Services Maintenance,Ext Bldg Maint,Lawn Maintenance,Recreation Facility,Security Gate,Other
Senior Community No
Tax ID NO TAX RECORD
Ownership Other
SqFt Source 700
Security Features 24 hour security,Desk in Lobby,Resident Manager,Smoke Detector
Pets Allowed Case by Case Basis, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Pet Addendum/Deposit, Size/Weight Restriction
Nearby School & Business