FOR SALE: 2 bedroom/1.5 bath Academy House condominium in the heart of Center City Philadelphia. Carpeted floors throughout. Full kitchen. Main bathroom includes washer/dryer. Powder room in the hallway. Nicely-sized living room and bedrooms. Separate dining area. 1,019 square feet. Monthly fees of $1,023.77 (condo fee of $951.27 + 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 state-of-the-art 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.
Listed by John Featherman
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License #AB067755
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BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square
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2152807455
Last updated September 02, 2025
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Source: BrightMLS #PAPH2496370
Listing Facts
TypeCondo
NeighborhoodAvenue of the Arts South
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Days on Prevu80
HOA/Maint. Fees$951.27/month
Taxes$4,182/year
Size1,019 sqft
Price per sqft$309
Amenities
Elevator
Pool - Indoor
Fitness Center
Location
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Listing History
07/22/2025
Price Increased
$314,990
06/19/2025
Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square
$299,990
Property Details for 1420 Locust Street 20Q
Association
Amenities
Association Amenities: Elevator, Fitness Center, Pool - Indoor, Other
Pets Allowed: Cats OK,Number Limit
Fees
Association Fee 2: $951.27 Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Maintenance, Electricity, Heat, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water, Other, High Speed Internet
Exterior
Construction
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1977
Architectural Style: Contemporary
Building Name: ACADEMY HOUSE
Construction Materials: Masonry
Entry Level: 20
Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterfront: No
Measurements
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 0
Financial
Taxes
Tax Annual Amount: $4,182.00
Tax Year: 2024
Interior
Features
Fireplace: No
Measurements
Living Area: 1,019
Living Area Source: Assessor
Rooms
Has Basement: No
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Other
General
Senior Community: No
Location
Subdivision Name: AVENUE OF THE ARTS
Tax Lot: 223
Parking
Parking
Garage: No
Utilities
Equipment
Cooling: Central A/C, Other
Heating: Other
Has Heating: Yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
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