#PAPH2447522, Melissa Valenti, Listing Office: BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square
1420 Locust St Unit 8C Philadelphia, PA 19102
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About 1420 Locust St Unit 8C
FOR SALE: 1 bedroom/1 bath Academy House condominium in the heart of Center City Philadelphia. Wood parquet floors throughout. Galley kitchen features granite countertops and tile backsplash. Bathroom includes washer/dryer. Nicely sized living room and bedroom. 875 square feet. Monthy fees of $888.09 (condo fee of $816.09 + mandatory cable TV/Internet fee of $72.50) includes all utilities (electric heat, basic cable TV, Internet, air conditioning, hot and cold water) as well as a fitness center and 24/7 front desk concierge. The terrace floor amenities level includes two endless swim-in-place pools, a hot tub, a large aerobics area, free weights area, core strengthening area and separate yoga room. The common elements also feature a large outdoor plaza with sun deck, outdoor sitting areas, fountain and planters. The building offers discounted valet parking in the garage, at an added cost, subject to availability. Discounted monthly self-parking (subject to availability) is also available for Academy House residents at the Parkway garage across the street. The Academy House is within steps of the Academy of Music, Kimmel Center, and plenty of shopping, fine restaurants and transportation hubs (SEPTA and PATCO). IMPORTANT: The capital contribution fee paid by buyer is 1.5% of the actual sales price of the unit. The number posted in the "Capital Contribution Fee" field reflects 1.5% of the listing price. Please note the listing agent is one of the sellers of the home. The other seller (also a PA licensed agent) is the spouse of the listing agent.
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: No
- Total Bedroom Count: 1
- Parking: None
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Heating: Other
- Cooling: Central Air, Other
- List Price: $249,899
- Price/SqFt: $285
- Directions: On Locust St between S Broad St & 15th St.
- Year Built: 1977
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 875 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- MLS Number: PAPH2465764
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square
- Office Phone: (215) 546-0550
- Listing Agent: John Featherman
- Agent Phone: (215) 280-7455
- Agent Email: john@featherman.com
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Nearby schools
5
Samuel Powel Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.7 mi
•301 N 36th St
3
Stephen Girard Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.7 mi
•1800 Snyder Ave
5
Francis Scott Key School
Public District KG-6
1.9 mi
•2230 S 8th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $83,949. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 1420 Locust St Unit 8C
The listing price of 1420 Locust St Unit 8C property is $249,899.
The property 1420 Locust St Unit 8C is a condo located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19102.
Active Listing: 1420 Locust St Unit 8C is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1420 Locust St Unit 8C are: Samuel Powel Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Stephen Girard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Francis Scott Key School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Independence Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Universal Institute Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Edwin M. Stanton School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Freire Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Academy at Palumbo (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
The property at 1420 Locust St Unit 8C has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
The property 1420 Locust St Unit 8C is 875 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1420 Locust St Unit 8C is 1977.
This home is located at 1420 Locust St Unit 8C in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19102 in the Center City neighborhood. This 875 square foot home was built in 1977. Features: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $249,899.
In April 2025 in Philadelphia, PA there were 49.7% more homes for sale than in March. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 88 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $291,214.