Newly renovated, very spacious (larger than most new build 1 bedrooms in DC), bright and modernly furnished English (partially above ground with full-sized windows) basement apartment in vibrant Columbia Heights. Please note that while lease duration here is listed as one year, I am flexible. WiFI included! 3 blocks to Columbia Heights metro. One block to 14th Street bus lines and one block to 11th Street bus lines. Large separate kitchen with all new Samsung smart appliances, including 5 burner range, built in microwave, dishwasher, and full-sized refrigerator. Pots and pans, coffee maker, blender, toaster, glassware, utensils, etc. included. Large, full-sized windows in living room area, and high ceilings. Queen sized bed with large dresser and ample closet space. Sofa converts to Queen-sized sleeper. Seating for four at dining table. Full-sized washer and dryer. Apartment equipped with fast, free WiFi, smart TV and Xfinity TV. Separate thermostat control for living room and bedroom. Only utilities are electric and water. (Solar panels on home mean extremely low electric bill during many months of the year.)
Home is in southern Columbia Heights, north of U Street, east of Adams Morgan and Mount Pleasant, south of Petworth and northwest of Howard University campus. All these neighborhoods/locations within a 5-15 minute walk. Less than a mile to Children's National Hospital, Medstar Washington Hospital, and Howard University Hospital. Apartment is within a few blocks of popular 11th Street restaurants including Makan (Michelin rated), Wonderland, El Chucho, Queens English (Michelin rated) and RedRocks pizza. Also easy, 3-10 minute walk to Target, Bed Bath and Beyond and weekend farmer markets as well as restaurants and shops along 14th Street. Convenience store at end of block and easy walks to Lidl, Whole Foods and Giant.
Neighborhood walk score of 95 and Capitol Bike share rentals 3 blocks away. Banneker Recreation Center including wonderful, large outdoor pool a 12 minute walk away. Rec Center also has multiple outdoor tennis courts and basketball courts. Fifteen minute walk to National Zoo.
This is a furnished rental. It was new built about 3 years ago and there is a legal certificate of occupancy, so we have passed all the stringent rules to ensure electric, etc is up to code and safe. Listed price is for someone staying at least 6 months. Happy to enter lease longer than 6 months/up to a year. Price for 1 or two months is 2350. Price includes internet. Small utility bills for electric and water. (House has solar panels which significantly keep electric bills down.) No smoking in unit. Cleaning fee of $250 at end of stay.
1225 Harvard St NW
Washington, DC 20009
Apartment building
1-5 beds
In-unit laundry (W/D)
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What's special
Bright and modernly furnishedFull-sized windowsFull-sized refrigeratorFull-sized washer and dryerHigh ceilingsNewly renovatedLarge separate kitchen
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Unit features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Freezer
- Microwave oven
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Washer
Flooring
- Hardwood
Heating
- Heat pump
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights
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Walker's ParadiseBike Score®
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Biker's ParadiseNearby schools in Washington
Tubman Elementary School
Grades PK-5 • 0.4 miles7/10
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8/10Cardozo Education Campus
Grades 6-12 • 0.4 miles3/10
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3/10Columbia Heights Education Campus
Grades 6-12 • 0.4 miles6/10
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Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 1225 Harvard St NW?
1225 Harvard St NW has a walk score of 91, it's a walker's paradise.
What schools are assigned to 1225 Harvard St NW?
The schools assigned to 1225 Harvard St NW include Tubman Elementary School, Cardozo Education Campus, and Columbia Heights Education Campus.
Does 1225 Harvard St NW have in-unit laundry?
Yes, 1225 Harvard St NW has in-unit laundry for some or all of the units.
What neighborhood is 1225 Harvard St NW in?
1225 Harvard St NW is in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in Washington, DC.








