1956 2nd St NW, Washington, DC 20001
What This Townhouse Offers
WELCOME TO LeDroit Park! Gorgeous, tree lined streets, the beauty of a secret park, and the legacy of a James Beard award-winning restaurant are within mere blocks of this gorgeous historic Federal Style home. This home features old world features... along with modern conveniences, inlaid wood floors, tall ceilings and original moldings. The main level is home to a nicely-sized living room, separate dining, room, and updated kitchen featuring granite counters, gas cooking, and stainless appliances. There's also a fireplace and powder room. Upstairs, enjoy 4 bedrooms, including one with an en-suite bathroom, a W/D, and additional full bathroom. You'll love entertaining in the rear yard with a PRIVATE DECK and enjoy the convenience of OFF-STREET PARKING too! You're just minutes to Shaw Metro and two blocks to Red Hen, Bacio and other fantastic restaurants, you'll love calling LeDroit Park home!
Unit
- $5,200 / month
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 3,354 sq. ft.
- Available Jun 20
Townhome Features
- Basement
1956 2nd St NW Townhome is located in Washington, District Of Columbia in the 20001 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 1906
- Federal Architecture
- Slate Roof
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Interior Unit Townhome
- Brick Foundation
- Block Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Open Floorplan
- Formal Dining Room
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Skylights
- Built-In Features
- Crown Molding
- Recessed Lighting
- 3076 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Window Treatments
Kitchen
- Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Soaking Tub
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
- 2.5 Bathrooms
- En-Suite Bathroom
- 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels
Basement
- Improved Basement
- English Basement
- Heated Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Windows
- Walk-Up Access
- Connecting Stairway
- Water Proofing System
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Sump Pump
Parking
- Driveway
Accessible Home Design
- More Than Two Accessible Exits
- Level Entry For Accessibility
- Doors swing in
- Doors with lever handles
- Doors are 32 inches wide or more
- Low Pile Carpeting
Lot Details
- 2556 Sq Ft Lot
- Historic Home
Schools
- Cardozo Education Campus High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- 60+ Gallon Tank
- Natural Gas Available
- Public Water Source
- Water Available
- Public Septic
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $5,200
- 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2025-07-16
- Assessor Parcel Number 3087//0836
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Ledroit Park Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
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Get In Touch
Washington, DC 20001

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Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Very Walkable84 / 100
Transit Score ®
Excellent Transit75 / 100
Bike Score ®
Very Bikeable80 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Cleveland Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Shaw Middle School @ Garnet-Patterson
Grades 6-8
Public
St. Augustine School
Grades 1-9
Private
Cardozo Education Campus
Grades 6-12
Public
Academy for Ideal Education - T Street
Grades 1-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Howard University
Walk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
Trinity Washington University
Drive: 4 min (1.5 mi)
Georgetown
Drive: 3 min (1.5 mi)
Georgetown Law
Drive: 3 min (1.5 mi)
Discover LeDroit Park, Washington, DC
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1956 2nd St NW Townhome proximity to Rhode Island Avenue Shopping Center, Uline Arena, and Rhode Island Place. Rhode Island Avenue Shopping Center is 1.2 miles away, and Uline Arena is within a 24 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 75, 1956 2nd St NW Townhome has excellent transit, including 10 transit stops within 5.3 miles. Transit options include Shaw-Howard U and U Street.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1956 2nd St NW Townhome are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS, and Meridian Hill Park.
Airports
Living in LeDroit Park provides easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located just 13 minutes from 1956 2nd St NW Townhome. Another nearby airport is Washington Dulles International, located 29.3 miles away.
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