1321 Fairmont St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Classy, peaceful, one-bedroom unfurnished apartment in Columbia Heights at 1321 Fairmont St NW Apt 404 available Aug 22. On top floor, quiet alley side, of a... 31-unit four-floor condo building - no one above you and minimal street noise, with quiet neighbors! City skyline views to north and east, with nice morning light and sunrise views, with distant views of the Basilica from the kitchen window and a radio tower from the bedroom window that looks like the Eiffel Tower (you can pretend you're in Paris!) - both landmarks lighted at night. 5-min walk to the edge of the Columbia Heights hill, where you can gaze south at the Washington DC downtown skyline, including the Capitol and Washington Monument.

Living room and kitchen windows face east and bedroom window faces north. Honey-toned hardwood floors in living room and kitchen, new carpet (2023) in bedroom. Recently renovated (2021) luxury shower with sliding curved doors, large rain showerhead plus handheld on hose with massage settings, filtered water to limit calcification, tiles treated to inhibit mold, and corner shelf. Glass shelves next to bathroom sink and above toilet. Pull-out lighted close-up mirror that flips between magnified and regular views. Bedroom features beautiful built-in solid wood shelves and custom LED art lighting by owner, and full-length mirror. Wall-to-wall closet with overhead shelf providing 3+ ft of vertical storage room up to ceiling. Dining area sports pendant art glass light and large eastward windows with great morning light. Kitchen outfitted with very high-quality new (2024) quiet dishwasher, new (2025) extra-powerful (more reliable) garbage disposal, electric stove with glass cover, and fridge. A beautiful overhead copper pot rack with hooks and platform keeps pots handy and saves considerable space. See the sunrise over the Basilica while you make your morning coffee/tea and breakfast! Smart Nest thermostat that saves energy several ways and optimizes heating/cooling, with app that allows you to control temperature remotely and even set it to automatically enter eco mode when you leave and return to regular mode as you approach home! Schlage combo e-lock on apartment door, with app that allows you to check lock status, get alerts, remotely lock or unlock, and provide permanent or expiring entry codes to others (very useful for letting in the cable installer/plumber/exterminator or a guest!). Separate old-fashioned manual bolt on inside for added security, and the apartment has a steel door and frame.

The building has good security with eight cameras and a video call box on front door with phone app that allows you to let people in the building remotely. Friendly, quiet neighbors. Beautiful shared front yard (including grill and six-person table), three shared parking spaces in back, and ample street parking (half resident-only). Laundry machines (which take credit/debit cards) and bike room in basement.

Surrounded, within 5-15 min walk, with 2 metro stops, 4 groceries (including Whole Foods), oodles of cool independent cafes, restaurants, bars, and music venues, shops/services (including Target, BestBuy, Ace Hardware, liquor stores, Petco, Banfield Pet Hospital, 3 urgent cares including a pediatric one, etc.), sport fields, gyms, dog day care, dog park, and parks - including the large and beautiful Meridian Hill Park. Rock Creek Park (the zoo area) is only a 20 min walk, and the widest and best portion of Rock Creek Park north of Broad Branch Rd - where car traffic is prohibited on Beach Dr, and you can feel like you are on a real hike on a wonderful network of beautiful trails along the river and in the hills, bike or skate along the river, or enjoy a picnic at many spots with tables, some with stone fireplaces or grills - is only a 45 min walk or a 12 min bike ride or drive!

Rent includes Water and Sewer, no gas needed. A single well-behaved pet may be allowed. No smoking. Owner is former condo association President and is very familiar with the building and on good terms with other owners. Owner lives 20 min away in Silver Spring and will be responsive to any needs. This is his only rental property.

One year lease. Rent includes Water and Sewer, no gas needed. A single well-behaved pet may be allowed. No smoking. Read More