1 Bed
1 Bath
648 SqFt
1 Bed
1 Bath
648 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Condo
Sub Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Rent
Square Footage 648 sqft
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2673902
Style Traditional,Unit/Flat,Other
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 648
Year Built 1923
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The open floor plan lets the living area breathe, drawing you naturally from the front door toward a kitchen outfitted with stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, disposal, and microwave alongside a full refrigerator. There is a straightforward ease to cooking here, the kind that turns a weeknight dinner into something unhurried rather than a task to survive. Counter space and cabinet lines flow without interruption into the living room, so conversation with a guest in the next room never requires raising your voice. A walk-in closet anchors the bedroom, offering the sort of storage that lets a smaller footprint live larger than its square footage suggests.
University City has a particular quality that is hard to manufacture — the way a century-old rowhouse sits comfortably next to a modern research building, the way the coffee shop on the corner knows its regulars by order rather than by name, the way foot traffic hums at almost every hour without ever feeling relentless. Locust Street sits inside all of that energy while managing to feel like a residential address rather than a throughway. Neighbors nod. People walk dogs. The block has the kind of lived-in familiarity that newer developments often work hard to approximate and rarely achieve.
Fairfax Apartments carries that same character. The building dates to 1927, and its presence on the street reflects decades of the neighborhood building itself around it. Inside, a fitness center gives residents a reason to skip the commute to an off-site gym. A game room offers a change of scenery on evenings when the apartment walls start to feel familiar. A meeting room means remote work or a quiet call does not have to compete with a coffee shop's background noise. On-site laundry removes one of the more persistent logistical headaches of apartment living. The building is gated and served by an elevator, and parking is available on the lot for residents who keep a car.
Pets are part of the picture here. Cats and dogs are welcome, with breed restrictions and a deposit required — details worth confirming directly with the management office. A dedicated dog park on the property means morning and evening routines with a canine companion do not require a detour to a distant green space.
What daily life inside unit 521 tends to feel like is this: unhurried mornings in a kitchen that functions well, afternoons spent in a neighborhood that rewards walking, and evenings in a building that offers more than four walls and a lease. The history embedded in the architecture, the community woven into the blocks surrounding it, and the practical amenities stacked quietly into the building's common areas make this address one that tends to feel less like a placeholder and more like somewhere you actually live. 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
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
Garage N
Private Pool No
Building
Story 1
Unit Features Hi-Rise 9+ Floors
Above Ground Finished SqFt 648
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 648
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 Locations
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