4247 LOCUST ST #808 Philadelphia, PA 19104
1 Bath
220 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 220 sqft
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2642232
Style Traditional,Unit/Flat,Other
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 220
Year Built 1923
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The kitchen anchors one end of the room with stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, microwave, disposal, and refrigerator, giving you everything you need to cook a real meal without stepping more than an arm's length in any direction. The open layout means the kitchen, living, and sleeping areas flow together in a single continuous space — no wasted corridors, no awkward transitions. A walk-in closet tucks away your wardrobe and keeps the main room clear. The result is a studio that breathes, even at this scale.
The building itself is where the Fairfax experience opens up. A fitness center means your morning workout is an elevator ride away rather than a commute. The game room and meeting room offer spaces to decompress or focus outside your own four walls, depending on what the day calls for. Laundry is on site, and the gated community provides a layer of ease that matters at the end of a long evening. An elevator serves the building, so reaching the eighth floor never requires a second thought. Parking is available on the lot for residents who keep a car in the city.
Philadelphia itself has a way of rewarding people who settle into its neighborhoods rather than just passing through. The texture of a 1927 building in this city means you are living inside a piece of its architectural history — solid masonry, a sense of permanence, and the kind of character that newer construction spends years trying to approximate. The surrounding blocks carry that same layered quality, where long-standing institutions and newer arrivals coexist on the same street, and the rhythm of the city is always audible just outside the door.
Pets are part of the picture here. Cats and dogs are welcome, with breed restrictions and a deposit required, and a dedicated dog park on the property means your morning routine can include a proper outing for a four-legged roommate before the rest of the day begins.
This is a studio designed for someone who understands that a smaller footprint is not a compromise — it is a choice. It keeps life legible. You know where everything is. You spend less time maintaining space you rarely use and more time actually inhabiting the city around you. A streamlined home in a building with genuine amenities, set inside a Philadelphia neighborhood that rewards curiosity and daily exploration. The routine builds itself around you. 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)
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
Building
Story 1
Unit Features Hi-Rise 9+ Floors
Above Ground Finished SqFt 220
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 220
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
