**Limited-time Lender Incentive Up to $2,500 Toward BuyerClosing Cost** Welcome to Academy House, where sophisticated city living meets effortless convenience in the heart of Center City. Perched on the 29th floor of the iconic Academy House, this exceptionally spacious 875-square-foot one-bedroom residence offers sweeping Center City skyline views and one of the largest one-bedroom floor plans in the building. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home blends timeless design with modern comfort, featuring an open living and dining area accented by a striking stone feature wall, custom built-in cabinetry, and abundant storage. The renovated kitchen is appointed with granite countertops, matching custom cabinetry, and a full suite of stainless steel appliances. The oversized bedroom provides a peaceful retreat with its own stacked-stone accent wall, while the updated bathroom includes the convenience of an in-unit stacked washer and dryer. Updated flooring throughout completes the home's warm, sophisticated aesthetic. The sale also includes a 55-inch television with Sonos soundbar and an Arhaus marble-top dining table with four chairs, making this residence truly move-in ready. Academy House is one of Center City's premier full-service residences, offering a 24-hour doorman and concierge, state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, business and meeting rooms, bicycle storage, beautifully landscaped outdoor plaza, and valet parking available for an additional fee, pending availability. The monthly association fee includes heat, air conditioning, electricity, water, trash, building maintenance, and access to all amenities. Discounted parking for residents offered at Parkway Garage $250/month. Ideally located in the heart of Center City, just steps from Rittenhouse Square, the Avenue of the Arts, the Kimmel Center, acclaimed dining, shopping, and public transportation, this is an exceptional opportunity to enjoy effortless city living in one of Philadelphia's most sought-after full-service buildings.
For sale
$315,000
1420 Locust St APT 29C, Philadelphia, PA 19102
1beds
875sqft
Condominium
Built in 1977
-- sqft lot
$303,700 Zestimate®
$360/sqft
$924/mo HOA
What's special
Custom built-in cabinetryMatching custom cabinetryRenovated kitchenOversized bedroomBeautifully landscaped outdoor plazaThoughtfully updated throughoutAbundant storage
- 4 days
- 268
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gianna Ginnetti 267-236-3900,
KW Empower 215-627-3500
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2653136
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, In Unit
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 875
- Total interior livable area: 875 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 875
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Covered, Parking Fee, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 888080727
- Zoning: CMX5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Masonry
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Condo and coop fee: $924 monthly
- Subdivision: Academy House
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Cable TV, Concierge, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Meeting Room, Indoor Pool, Security
- Services included: Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Common Area Maintenance, Cook Fee, Electricity, Maintenance Structure, Health Club, Heat, Pool(s), Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
- HOA name: Academy House
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $360/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $289,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,055
- Date on market: 9/14/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$303,700
$289,000 - $319,000
$2,239/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $315,000+7.9%$360/sqft |
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| 6/14/2019 | Sold | $292,000-1%$334/sqft |
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| 4/16/2019 | Pending sale | $295,000$337/sqft |
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| 4/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $295,000$337/sqft |
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| 1/18/2016 | Listing removed | $1,950$2/sqft |
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| 12/18/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,950$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,831 +5% | $273,700 +5% |
| 2024 | $3,649 | $260,700 |
| 2023 | $3,649 -10% | $260,700 |
| 2022 | $4,055 | -- |
| 2021 | $4,055 | -- |
| 2018 | $4,055 | -- |
| 2017 | $4,055 +15% | -- |
| 2016 | $3,526 | -- |
| 2015 | $3,526 | -- |
| 2014 | $3,526 +20.2% | $219,000 +894.7% |
| 2012 | $2,935 | $22,016 |
| 2011 | -- | $22,016 |
| 2010 | -- | $22,016 |
| 2009 | -- | $22,016 |
| 2008 | -- | $22,016 |
| 2007 | -- | $22,016 |
| 2006 | -- | $22,016 -4.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $23,072 +10.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $20,960 |
| 2003 | -- | $20,960 |
| 2002 | -- | $20,960 +12% |
| 2000 | -- | $18,720 |
| 1999 | -- | $18,720 |
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Neighborhood: Rittenhouse
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
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