1201 JACKSON ST #518 Philadelphia, PA 19148
1 Bed
1 Bath
581 SqFt
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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 581 sqft
Subdivision Lower Moyamensing
MLS Listing ID PAPH2687190
Style Other
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 581
Year Built 1940
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The kitchen settles into one end of that open expanse without fuss. Quartz countertops stretch across a broad surface that invites genuine cooking — not the careful maneuvering that tight prep areas demand, but the kind of wide-open spread where a Sunday recipe and a weeknight shortcut can coexist. Stainless steel appliances fill out the lineup in full: refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave, and disposal, each one positioned for daily function rather than display. The absence of a wall between the kitchen and living area is not incidental — it is the organizing principle of the floor plan, holding the two zones in a relationship that makes cooking a social act instead of a solitary one. Whoever is in the living area and whoever is at the counter remain in easy conversation, the floor plan doing what an open layout does when it has been drawn with genuine intention.
The in-unit washer and dryer fold into the footprint without claiming more than their share — an arrangement that reveals its value not on the tour but on a Wednesday evening when the alternative would have been a bag hauled down the street. Window treatments hang throughout, so the exchange between the apartment and the outside is yours to set from the first morning, adjusted to whatever the light and the hour ask of you.
Pull back from the apartment itself and the building's amenity floor takes over the narrative. The rooftop terrace commands a city view that rewards both the early riser and the late-evening stroller equally — Lower Moyamensing spreading out at an agreeable distance, the towers of Center City arranged on the horizon in the other direction. The fitness center, the media room, the bike storage and EV charging stations, the controlled-access entry and package receiving: each one removes a friction that city living tends to accumulate, and together they describe a building that takes its responsibilities to residents seriously without advertising the fact.
Outside, Lower Moyamensing extends in every direction with the particular self-assurance of a neighborhood that has never needed outside validation. Jackson Street is flanked by the modest, durable institutions that South Philadelphia cultivates over decades — corner spots that have outlasted trends, local eateries where the regulars are genuinely regular, the mix of old and new that emerges when a neighborhood evolves on its own schedule. The walkable dining corridor draws you out on evenings when staying in feels like the wrong choice, and the return is easy: garage parking beneath the building means the car is waiting without negotiation, without circling, without the particular tax that street parking imposes on an otherwise uncomplicated evening.
Center City sits at a commutable remove, and the building's position in South Philadelphia puts the broader street grid within easy reach for those who prefer a longer walk or a quick ride. The building has held its ground on Jackson Street through more than eight decades, and Unit 518 carries that history lightly — 581 square feet fitted with hardwood floors, quartz countertops, and an open floor plan attentive only to the person living in them. 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 19148 (19148)
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Flat, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Galley, Sprinkler System, Upgraded Countertops, Other, Window Treatments
Hot Water Other
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Equipment Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Icemaker, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Furnishings No
Fireplace N
Appliance Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Icemaker, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Main Floor, Washer In Unit
Exterior
Parking Features Other
Garage Spaces 1.0
Amenities Available Fitness Center, Reserved/Assigned Parking, Security
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Attached Garage 1
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage Y
Private Pool No
Building
Story 1
Unit Features Garden 1 - 4 Floors
Above Ground Finished SqFt 581
Sewer Public Septic
Water Public
Architectural Style Other
Level or Stories 1
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Ownership Other
SqFt Source 581
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),24 hour security,Fire Detection System,Main Entrance Lock,Monitored,Resident Manager,Smoke Detector,Sprinkler System - Indoor
Pets Allowed Case by Case Basis, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Pet Addendum/Deposit, Size/Weight Restriction
