8 R St NW, Washington, DC 20001
What This House Offers
About the House:
Monthly utilities are split six ways and each tenant pays 1/6 with an average of about $85 per tenant.
This huge three-level, six bedroom, five bath rowhouse built in 1895 is situated in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of DC on the unit block of R Street NW. This home features 10-foot ceilings, lots of natural light, custom Elfa closets, and freshly refinished hardwood floors
throughout. This 3,000 square-foot house further features an outdoor deck, a patio space, a basement storage room, two full sized refrigerators, and a dedicated laundry room with two washers, two dryers, and a utility sink.
About the location: this home is located around the corner from neighborhood hangout Pub & The People and their basement speakeasy; down the street from Big Bear Cafe and their seasonal farmer's market; an easy neighborhood walk to Red Hen, Yoga District, Aroi Thai & Japanese, Bacio Pizzeria, Etabli, El Camino, Boundary Stone, PhoXotic, and Showtime Lounge; The 9:30 Club, The Atlantic, Trader Joe's, Harris Teeter, Whole Foods, and Safeway are also within walking distance. Centrally located to the entire city with easy access to freeways like 50, 395, etc if you need to get out of town. 25-minute drive to/from DCA (National Airport); 1.1 miles from Union Station; easy on-street parking for Zone 5 permit holders; walking distance to Howard University and Hospital, Children's National Hospital, and the newly opened Reservoir Park; not far from amazing city amenities like Union Market, Eastern Market, numerous movie theaters, Union Station, MOM's Organic Market/Whole Foods/Giant/Safeway/Costco, Home Depot and Ace Hardware.
Transportation options: 12 minute walk to New York Ave/Florida Ave Metro Station on the red line. 15 Minute walk to Shaw/Howard Metro Station on the yellow/green line. Served by the 80, P6, G8, G9, X3, 90, and 92 bus lines. Many Capital Bikeshare stations located nearby. Four blocks to Metropolitan Branch bike trail. Walk Score: 89 (Very Walkable); Transit Score: 76 (Excellent Transit); Bike Score: 91 (Biker's Paradise). Easy access to freeways like 50, 395, etc.
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Unit Bedroom #4
6 Month Lease
Home Features
- Air Conditioning
- Basement
- Built-In Bookshelves
- Ceiling Fans
- Crown Molding
- Deck
- Dining Room
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Double Pane Windows
- Furnished
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
- High Ceilings
- High Speed Internet Access
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Patio
- Porch
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Smoke Free
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Tile Floors
- Tub/Shower
- Walk-In Closets
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
- Window Coverings
Community Features
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Storage Space
- Walking/Biking Trails
8 R St NW Unit Bedroom #4 is a room for rent in Washington, DC
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Parking
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What's nearby 8 R St NW Unit Bedroom #4
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Washington, DC 20001
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable
Transit
Exceptional public transit
Driveability
Fairly drivable
Bikeability
Very bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Busy
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Travel and Transit
Subway
2 min Drive
Subway
3 min Drive
Subway
2 min Drive
Subway
2 min Drive
Subway
2 min Drive
Commuter Rail
2 min Drive
Commuter Rail
2 min Drive
Airport
12 min Drive
Airport
46 min Drive
Airport
45 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Langley Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
McKinley Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Kendall Demonstration Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Private
Dunbar High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Academy for Ideal Education - T Street
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Howard University | Drive: 3 min (1.1 mi) |
| Georgetown Law | Drive: 2 min (1.2 mi) |
| Georgetown | Drive: 2 min (1.2 mi) |
| Gallaudet University | Drive: 5 min (1.6 mi) |
Discover Bloomingdale, Washington, DC
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Bloomingdale is exceptional public transit. Within 5.2 miles of 8 R St NW Unit Bedroom #4, you’ll find Noma-Gallaudet U, Shaw-Howard U, and Union Station - Dc Streetcar / H Street.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 8 R St NW Unit Bedroom #4 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2 miles, including Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS, and Marian Koshland Science Museum.
Airports
Living in Bloomingdale provides easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located just 12 minutes from 8 R St NW Unit Bedroom #4. Another nearby airport is Washington Dulles International, located 29.3 miles away.
Military Bases
There is US Soldiers & Airmens Home near Washington, DC.
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