Welcome to The Mercury Condominium, a boutique, professionally managed building in the heart of Columbia Heights. This sun-filled home puts you just steps from your green urban escape - Meridian Hill (Malcolm X) Park. A Walk Score of 95 means the city's best dining, shopping, and nightlife are right outside your door. This pet-friendly 2BR/1BA residence offers 784 square feet of bright, open living with the rare combination of a low condo fee and investor-friendly rental policy. Large windows, wood floors, and a seamless layout lead to a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, a breakfast bar, updated cabinetry and sink (2022), and brand-new refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher (2025). Recent upgrades including a new washer/dryer (2025), HVAC (2024), and a refreshed bath with vanity and sink (2021), toilet (2021), and newly sealed tub (2024) deliver true move-in-ready convenience. The building features a secure intercom, package drop box, and a new roof (2024) with a 25-year warranty, and the condo fee includes gas, water, and trash. Quietly tucked on a one-way street yet moments from the U Street Corridor, you'll enjoy effortless access to Trader Joe's, Streets Market, cafes, Metro stations, several veterinarian clinics, and the energy of Columbia Heights, Adams Morgan, Dupont, and Logan Circle - offering the ideal balance of lifestyle, location, and value. *Owners are also interested in selling.
1439 Chapin St NW
Washington, DC 20009
Apartment building
2 beds
Available units
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What's special
District law requires that a housing provider state that the housing provider will not refuse to rent a rental unit to a person because the person will provide the rental payment, in whole or in part, through a voucher for rental housing assistance provided by the District or federal government.
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Walker's ParadiseBike Score®
/ 100
Very BikeableNearby schools in Washington
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Marie Reed Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Cardozo Education CampusGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Columbia Heights Education CampusGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 1439 Chapin St NW?
1439 Chapin St NW has a walk score of 94, it's a walker's paradise.
What schools are assigned to 1439 Chapin St NW?
The schools assigned to 1439 Chapin St NW include Marie Reed Elementary School, Cardozo Education Campus, and Columbia Heights Education Campus.
What neighborhood is 1439 Chapin St NW in?
1439 Chapin St NW is in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in Washington, DC.








