
1885 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
What This Townhouse Offers
Rent this beautifully renovated home in the DC neighborhood of Douglass! The home comes complete with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, updated kitchen, den,... laundry, porch, deck, private parking, privacy fence, security system, hardwood floors and recess lighting. The large kitchen boasts a 5-burner gas stove, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, quartz countertops, and breakfast counter. The finished basement has its own entrance, bedroom, bathroom, and a kitchenette that only needs a mini fridge to complete. The master bedroom has its own private bath. There are newly installed screen doors and energy-efficient windows. Central heating and air conditioning are controlled with a programmable thermostat/app. There is abundant, free street parking with no permit necessary. Your new home is centrally located in the neighborhood of Douglass and close to everything. It is a 12-minute walk to the Congress Heights metro, Entertainment & Sports Arena, Dept. of Homeland Security, Coast Guard HQ. Easy metro and bus access to the Wharf, Navy Yard, and Capitol Hill. And if you don't want to walk to the metro, the metro bus stops right on the corner! 5-minute walk to the community park with public pool, picnic area, and playground. 8-minute walk to Giant Grocery, Chipotle, Pizza Boli, IHOP, library, dry cleaner, Wells Fargo. 1.0 mile to Safeway, McDonald's, and the Skyland Town Center including Roaming Rooster, Savage Breakfast Club, CVS, LIDL, Starbucks, Mezzeh, Maizal, Jersey Mike's, &Pizza, Tropical Smoothie, Capital One, Chase. A few minutes drive to JBAB. A 15-minute drive to National Harbor. Easy access to Suitland Parkway and the 295 makes this an ideal location for commuters who live in DC. Tenants are responsible for gas, electric, water, internet, and lawn care. Schedule your viewing today!
Unit
- $3,250 / month
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- Available Now
Townhome Features
- Basement
- Dishwasher
1885 Alabama Ave SE Townhome is located in Washington, District Of Columbia in the 20020 zip code.
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Townhome Details
Home Design
- Built in 1945
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Interior Unit Townhome
- Block Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Sun or Florida Room
- Skylights
- Living Room
- Ceiling Fan
- 1585 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
Kitchen
- Six Burner Stove
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Gas Oven or Range
- Ice Maker
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- Dishwasher
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- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Finished Basement
- Heated Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Natural lighting in basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
- Exterior Basement Entry
Home Security
- Alarm System
Parking
- 2 Assigned Parking Spaces
- On-Street Parking
- Private Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- 2 Driveway Spaces
Lot Details
- 1823 Sq Ft Lot
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Public Water Source
- Municipal Trash
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Sewer
- Vented Exhaust Fan
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $3,250
- 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2025-08-01
- $49 Application Fee
- Assessor Parcel Number 5892//0066
- Tenant pays for cable TV, cooking fuel, electricity, gas, heat, hot water, insurance, internet, snow removal, all utilities, water
- The owner pays for trash collection
- Rent includes parking, taxes, trash removal
- No Smoking Allowed
- Coming Soon on 2025-07-14
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Randle Heights Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
- Pet Deposit $500
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Washington, DC 20020

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Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Somewhat Walkable67 / 100
Transit Score ®
Excellent Transit73 / 100
Bike Score ®
Somewhat Bikeable33 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active72 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Turner Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Firm Foundation & Faith Academy
Grades PK-2
Private
Johnson Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Washington Middle School For Girls
Grades 3-8
Private
Holy Family Catholic School
Grades PK-8
Private
Ballou High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Washington Classical & Christian School
Grades 3-11
Private
National Children's Center - SE Campus Ages 6-22
Grades 1-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Georgetown Law
Drive: 10 min (5.3 mi)
Georgetown
Drive: 10 min (5.3 mi)
Gallaudet University
Drive: 12 min (5.4 mi)
Georgetown Law
Drive: 12 min (6 mi)
Discover Congress Heights, Washington, DC
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1885 Alabama Ave SE Townhome proximity to The Shops at Park Village, Faith Plaza, and Good Hope Marketplace. The Shops at Park Village is 0.4 miles away, and Faith Plaza is within a 19 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 73, 1885 Alabama Ave SE Townhome has excellent transit, including 10 transit stops within 7.6 miles. Transit options include Congress Heights and Southern Avenue.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1885 Alabama Ave SE Townhome are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Oxon Cove Park, Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, and Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens.
Airports
Living in Congress Heights provides easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located just 17 minutes from 1885 Alabama Ave SE Townhome. Another nearby airport is Washington Dulles International, located 33.4 miles away.
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