Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia Spruce Hill

$1,465 / Month

4247 Locust St Unit 918

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

700 sq ft

About This Home

Tucked into the ninth floor of a building that has anchored this Philadelphia block since 1927, unit 918 rewards the resident who looks a little closer. The elevator opens onto a quiet corridor, and once inside, the apartment opens up in a way that surprises â€” an airy, open floor plan that makes 700 square feet feel genuinely generous, filled with the kind of natural light that shifts through the day and reminds you that good bones never go out of style. The kitchen is the natural center of gravity here, and it earns that role. Stainless steel appliances â€” refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and disposal â€” 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 â€” 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 â€” 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 â€” 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 â€” the kind of Philadelphia blocks that have kept their identity through decades â€” 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 â€” 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.

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 918 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 918. 4247 Locust St Unit 918 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

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Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 4247 Locust St Unit 918.

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 918 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 918 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 918 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 918 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.