1261 U St SE, Washington, DC 20020
What This Townhouse Offers
3 BRs, 1.5 Ba in Historic Anacostia rowhouse with lots of charm and outdoor space. One block from Busboys and Poets/Mamas Pizza; two blocks away from Grounded... coffee shop/yoga; three blocks from Frederick Douglass house museum; very close to running/bike trails. Minutes from Navy Yard, Eastern Market, and Capitol Hill. Renter(s) pay water and electricity. Home has solar roof panels, which keep energy costs low.
Home Highlights:
- Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the home.
- Large backyard area with ample room for socializing/grilling and a shed with plenty of storage space.
- Lounging porch in front with view of historic Rosie's row.
- 3 bedrooms, one with plenty of room for a king/queen bed, second with room for a queen/full bed, and a third smaller bedroom that is perfect as a study or baby room.
- Kitchen amenities include dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, refrigerator/freezer/ice maker, and washer/dryer.
- Easy transportation with bikeshare stop one block away (Nats Park is a 10 minute bike ride); 10 minute walk to Anacostia metro (green line) or 10 minute bike ride to Eastern Market metro (orange/silver line); Bus stop two blocks away (the line that runs from Union Market through Capitol Hill and down to Congress Heights); street parking
Unit
- $2,500
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1395 sq. ft.
- Available Aug 15
Townhome Features
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Hardwood Floors
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Porch
- Refrigerator
- Washer/Dryer
- Yard
Community Features
- Storage Space
- Utilities Included
- Walking/Biking Trails
1261 U St SE is a townhome for rent in Washington, DC
Fees and Policies
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Cats Allowed
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Get In Touch
Washington, DC 20020
Area Scores
Walkability
Very walkable80 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit90 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable90 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active68 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Ketcham Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Kramer Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
St. Francis Xavier Academy
Grades PK-8
Private
Anacostia High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Building for the Future/Seeds of Tomorrow
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Georgetown
Drive: 6 min (3.2 mi)
Georgetown Law
Drive: 6 min (3.2 mi)
Gallaudet University
Drive: 8 min (3.2 mi)
Georgetown Law
Drive: 8 min (3.8 mi)
Discover Anacostia, Washington, DC
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1261 U St SE proximity to 1736 Marion Barry Ave SE, 2219-2235 Minnesota Ave SE, and 2517-2529 Pennsylvania Ave SE. 1736 Marion Barry Ave SE is 0.5 miles away, and 2219-2235 Minnesota Ave SE is within a 17 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Anacostia is exceptional public transit. Within 5.5 miles of 1261 U St SE, you’ll find Anacostia, Potomac Avenue, and Eastern Market.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1261 U St SE are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, and Anacostia Park.
Airports
Living in Anacostia provides easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located just 13 minutes from 1261 U St SE. Another nearby airport is Washington Dulles International, located 31.2 miles away.
Military Bases
There are 2 military bases near Washington, DC: Washington Navy Yard and Anacostia Naval Station. The closest is Washington Navy Yard which is 1 mile away from 1261 U St SE.