Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia Spruce Hill

$1,695 / Month

4247 Locust St Unit 704

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

624 sq ft

About This Home

Built in 1927 and reborn for modern living, this seventh-floor one-bedroom at Fairfax Apartments carries the quiet character of a Philadelphia classic while delivering the comfort of a thoughtfully updated home. At 624 square feet, the layout makes smart use of every inch â€” an open floor plan keeps the living and kitchen spaces connected, so the room breathes rather than confines, and natural light has room to move through the apartment the way you want it to at the start and end of a long day. The kitchen anchors the living space in the way a good kitchen should. Stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, a built-in microwave, and a disposal mean that cooking and cleaning up afterward happen without friction. The refrigerator is full-size, the counter space is workable, and the open layout means whoever is cooking is never cut off from the rest of the apartment. Mornings here have a rhythm to them â€” coffee made, dishes rinsed, everything within reach before the day really begins. The bedroom is a proper retreat. A walk-in closet handles storage without compromise, and the entry-level placement of the bedroom keeps the floor plan logical and easy to navigate. The single full bathroom sits cleanly off the sleeping space, and the separation between the private and shared areas of the apartment feels intentional rather than accidental â€” a sign of a building that was designed with actual living in mind. Fairfax Apartments is a gated community, and the building is served by an elevator, which matters on the seventh floor and matters even more on moving day or when groceries are involved. A fitness center means the morning workout is a short ride down rather than a separate errand. The game room and meeting room give residents space beyond their own four walls â€” somewhere to spread out, host informally, or simply change the scenery for an hour. On-site laundry keeps one of the more tedious household tasks close and convenient. Parking is available on the lot, which is worth noting in a city where it is never guaranteed. For residents with pets, Fairfax welcomes both cats and dogs, subject to breed restrictions and a required deposit â€” so the search for a pet-friendly home in Philadelphia that doesn't feel like a compromise ends here. The gated grounds mean your dog has a defined, enclosed space to be a dog, and the dog park on the property makes that daily walk something both of you can look forward to. Philadelphia is a city best experienced at street level, and this address puts you in a position to do exactly that. The surrounding neighborhood offers the kind of walkable, layered urban life that drew you to the city in the first place â€” local businesses, transit connections, and the sense that everything necessary is closer than you think. Whether the day calls for a commute or an afternoon at large in the city, the access here supports it. Life in unit 704 settles into a pace that feels manageable. The building handles the details â€” the security, the parking, the amenities â€” so that your attention can go toward the parts of daily life that actually matter to 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.

4247 Locust St is an apartment community located in Philadelphia County and the 19104 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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Neighborhood

Situated in West Philadelphia’s University City District, Spruce Hill is a charming neighborhood teeming with historic residences, multicultural eateries, and lush spruce trees. The scenic Clark Park serves as a tranquil reprieve from Spruce Hill’s dynamic urban environment, as well as a host to plenty of popular community events.

Close proximity to numerous hospitals and universities, including the prestigious University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, makes the neighborhood a top choice for a diverse range of residents. Spruce Hill boasts a walkable environment along with convenient access to SEPTA bus routes and trolley lines. Center City sits just three miles east of the neighborhood, providing residents with a bevy of metropolitan amenities.

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Amenities

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
University of the Sciences	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
University of Pennsylvania	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi

4247 Locust St Unit 704 is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from University of the Sciences. It is also near C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr and University of Pennsylvania.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Baltimore Avenue And 43Rd Street, located 0.3 mile from 4247 Locust St Unit 704. 4247 Locust St Unit 704 is near Philadelphia International, located 8.1 miles or 20 minutes away, and Wilmington Airport, located 33.4 miles or 53 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Baltimore Avenue And 43Rd Street	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Baltimore Avenue And 42Nd Street	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Chester Avenue And 43Rd Street	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Baltimore Avenue And 44Th Street	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Baltimore Ave & 41St St	Walk:	8 min	0.5 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
49Th Street	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Penn Medicine Station	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Philadelphia	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi
30Th St. Phl.	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
Gray 30Th Street	Drive:	6 min	2.1 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Philadelphia International	Drive:	20 min	8.1 mi
Wilmington Airport	Drive:	53 min	33.4 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

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Busy

Airport

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 4247 Locust St Unit 704.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
4630-4638 Chestnut St	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
The Shops At Penn	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
9-37 N 52nd St	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi

4247 Locust St Unit 704 has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Penn Museum	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
University of Pennsylvania Observatory	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Schuylkill River Park	Drive:	6 min	2.2 mi
Bartram's Garden	Drive:	7 min	2.3 mi
Philadelphia Zoo	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi

4247 Locust St Unit 704 has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including University of Pennsylvania Observatory, Penn Museum, and Schuylkill River Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital	Drive:	9 min	4.0 mi

4247 Locust St Unit 704 has 3 hospitals within 4.0 miles, the nearest is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center which is 0.7 mile away and a 14 minute walk.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Philadelphia Naval Busi Center	Drive:	13 min	6.4 mi
Willow Grove Naval Air Station	Drive:	45 min	21.9 mi
Naval Air Development Center	Drive:	46 min	24.4 mi

4247 Locust St Unit 704 has 3 military bases within 24.4 miles, the nearest is Philadelphia Naval Busi Center which is 6.4 miles away and a 13 minute drive.