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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 666 sqft
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2637858
Style Traditional,Unit/Flat,Other
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 666
Year Built 1923
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The kitchen earns its place at the center of your daily routine. Stainless steel appliances line the space with the kind of clean, professional finish that makes even a Tuesday morning feel intentional. The dishwasher and disposal handle the aftermath without complaint, and the refrigerator and microwave are positioned the way they should be — exactly where you need them when you need them. Counter space flows logically, the layout invites you to actually cook rather than just reheat, and the whole setup opens toward the living area so whoever is in the kitchen stays part of the conversation. This is a kitchen built for someone who takes their morning eggs as seriously as their evening gatherings.
The living room carries the open plan forward, giving you room to arrange furniture without compromise. The walk-in closet in the bedroom is a genuine one — the kind that changes how you start your morning, because everything has a place and nothing is buried. The bedroom itself is accessible from the entry level, which means no internal stairs to navigate and a layout that flows cleanly from front to back.
Beyond the unit, Fairfax Apartments offers the kind of building infrastructure that disappears into the background when it's working and becomes noticeable only when it's absent. Elevator access serves the building throughout, the fitness center is available for residents who prefer to work out close to home, and the gated community provides a sense of enclosure that larger open complexes often lack. The game room and meeting room give residents flexible shared space — useful for the remote worker who occasionally needs a change of scenery without leaving the building. On-site laundry and a dedicated parking lot round out the practical side of things. For residents with pets, the building welcomes both cats and dogs, with a dedicated dog park on the premises. Breed restrictions apply and a deposit is required, so confirm specifics directly with management.
Spruce Hill is a neighborhood deep in its own next chapter. The blocks surrounding Locust Street carry the bones of their 1920s construction — Fairfax itself dates to 1927 — while the sidewalks below tell a different story of new businesses, renovated storefronts, and a community that has absorbed the energy of University City and made something distinct from it. The independent cafés, the bookshops, the restaurants that fill on a Wednesday night — they're all woven into the walkable grid that makes this corner of West Philadelphia so persistently sought after. Clark Park anchors the neighborhood's social life to the west, and the commercial stretch of Baltimore Avenue keeps daily errands genuinely effortless.
Living here means choosing a neighborhood that already has everything it needs and is still becoming something more. 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
Parking Features Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 2.0
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, Reserved/Assigned Parking, Extra Storage
Water Access N
Accessibility Other
Attached Garage 1
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Story 1
Unit Features Hi-Rise 9+ Floors
Above Ground Finished SqFt 666
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 666
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 School & Business
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