4247 LOCUST ST #301 Philadelphia, PA 19104
UPDATED:
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Condo
Sub Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Rent
Square Footage 444 sqft
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2629902
Style Traditional,Unit/Flat,Other
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 444
Year Built 1923
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The living area is the heart of the home, and it rewards attention. Light moves through the windows across the course of the day, shifting from the cool brightness of morning to the warmer tones of late afternoon, animating the room in ways that a photograph rarely captures. There is room here for a proper sofa, a workspace, a reading corner — the kind of versatility that a well-proportioned studio makes possible when the layout is handled with care. A walk-in closet adds meaningful storage that studios at this size don't always offer, keeping the living space clear and calm.
The kitchen is stainless steel and fully equipped — dishwasher, disposal, microwave, and refrigerator all in place, ready for a weeknight dinner or a slow Sunday morning with coffee brewing while the neighborhood outside begins to stir. The open configuration means the kitchen never feels like a separate room but rather a natural extension of the living space, so conversation and cooking can coexist without compromise.
Step outside and Spruce Hill opens up around you. Locust Street sits in one of West Philadelphia's most walkable corridors, where independent cafes, eclectic eateries, and neighborhood staples line the blocks in both directions. The mix of longtime locals and newer establishments gives the area a texture that feels genuinely lived-in — not curated, but real. Errands that once required a car become a ten-minute walk, and an evening out rarely demands more than leaving your building and seeing where the block takes you.
Back inside, the building itself offers a range of amenities that extend the sense of home well beyond the apartment door. A fitness center means the morning workout doesn't require a separate commute. A game room and meeting room provide social and professional space that a studio apartment doesn't need to replicate on its own. Laundry is in the building. A dog park and pet-friendly policy — cats and dogs both welcome, breed restrictions apply — mean that four-legged residents are genuinely accommodated rather than merely tolerated. An elevator serves the building, and parking on-site is available for those who keep a car. The building is gated, adding a quiet layer of ease to daily comings and goings.
Unit 301 sits on the third floor, elevated enough to catch a different quality of light and sound than the street level, tucked into a building that has been standing through nearly a century of Philadelphia history. Spruce Hill has always attracted people who want proximity to the energy of the city without surrendering the feeling of a real neighborhood — one with tree-lined streets, front stoops, and the kind of architectural detail that newer construction rarely bothers to replicate. This studio offers a way into that neighborhood, in a building that has belonged to it for generations. 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 444
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 444
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
GET MORE INFORMATION