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    $1,150/mo

    1242 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009

    5 beds3,000 sqft

    1room
    4housemates
    --sqft room
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Room in house
    Available now
    6 month lease
    No private bath
    Not furnished
    Off street parking
    In unit laundry
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Exposed brickRooftop deckWasher and dryerCeiling fanCeramic tile flooringSeparate dining areaRecessed lights

    Room details

    Starting on February 2025. One bedroom will be available for rent in a beautiful 5-bedroom and 3-bathroom Victorian style "Grand Daddy" Row House with modern finishes. The current housemates are all friendly young professionals. The home is located in the heart of the popular Columbia Heights neighborhood. It includes 3 floors, rooftop deck, 2 Parking spaces, a gourmet kitchen, soaking tube with jacuzzi jets, and 4 fire places. The available bedroom space is large. It consist of a bedroom, a private den, and direct access to a rooftop deck. It also as a closet, ceiling fan, and 2 windows. $1175 High Speed FIOS Internet and water/sewage included with rent. All tenants share the cost of the electric and gas utilities. Can be seen by appointment. Please reply if you would like schedule a viewing of the house and rooms. The address is 1242 Columbia Road, NW. cross streets are 11th and 13th Streets. Rents: $1150 (+$25 for Internet & Water/Sewage), Apt. amenities include: * Gourmet Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances * Spacious Living Areas * 2 decks 1 on the rooftop and 1 off the 1st floor * 3 Fireplaces (including 2 in bedrooms) * Washer and Dryer * Recessed lights * Exposed brick * Separate Dining Area * Central Heat and Air conditioning * Hardwood flooring on all floors * Ceramic tile flooring. The home is conveniently located in the heart of Columbia Heights with the following nearby: Apt. amenities include: * Gourmet Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances * Spacious Living Areas * 2 decks 1 on the rooftop and 1 off the 1st floor * 3 Fireplaces (including 2 in bedrooms) * Washer and Dryer * Recessed lights * Exposed brick * Separate Dining Area * Central Heat and Air conditioning * Hardwood flooring on all floors * Ceramic tile flooring. The home is conveniently located in the heart of Columbia Heights with the following nearby: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: 2 blocks from the Columbia Heights Metro station * 1/2 block from a Bus Stop SHOPPING Options: 2 blocks from DC USA Mall, which has Target, Best Buy, Marshalls, PetSmart, DSW, 5 Below, Old Navy, etc. * 2 blocks from CVS * 10 Minute walk to Boutiques in the U Street area GROCERY Options: 3 blocks from a gourmet Giant * 5 min walk to new Wholefoods * 2 blocks from Lidl DINING Options: 2 blocks from one of DC's best corridors of neighborhood bars/restaurants: Wonderland, Buddy's, El Churo, etc. Several other popular Restaurants and Fast Casual Dining within a 4-block radius with such fares as: AMERICAN FARE & BARS: The Coupe, Queens English, Creole on 14th, IHOP, The Midlands Beer Garden, Wonderland, Zeba Bar, Chick-fil-A PIZZA (Gourmet and Brick Oven) - Red Rocks, Sonny's Pizza, Ledo's, &pizza, TEX MEX: El Rinconcito Cafe, Chipotle, El Churo SPORTS BARS: Lou's BAKERYS & SWEETs: La Madeleine Country French Cafe, Krispy Kreme ASIAN: Bad Saint, Pho 14, Pho Viet USA, Iron Age, Panda Express, Bun DC, Shanghau Tokyo Cafe MEDITERRANEAN: Cava CARIBBEAN: Da Rhume Spot, Karribean Kitchen, Mi Cuba Cafe, Los Hermanos. INDIAN: Bombay Street Food ITALIAN: Ossobuco Ristorante VEGETARIAN: NuVegan Cafe 10-minute walk to U Street Corridor and 15 minute walk to Adams Morgan (unlimited bars and dining) Coffee Shops: 2 blocks from several coffee shops Starbucks, Tynan, Coffy Cafe, etc. Dry Cleaning: 2 blocks from several establishments 6 months or 1 year
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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: January 26, 2026 at 08:18pm

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    Facts & features

    Housemate details

    Current housemates
    • 4 housemates

    Interior

    Room has private bath
    • No
    Room furnished
    • No
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Microwave, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft

    Lease details

    Lease duration
    • 6 Month
    Lease description
    • 6 months or 1 year
    Utilities description
    • 20% of all electric and gas utilities. Water and internet utilities are included in the rent.

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Internet included in rent, Sewage included in rent, Water included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: 28530048

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Internet, Sewage, Water

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Washington

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 6 Month

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/6/2022Listing removed--
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    9/5/2022Listed for rent$1,100-52.2%
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    3/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    7/24/2018Listing removed$2,300$1/sqft
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    7/7/2018Listed for rent$2,300+4.5%$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem

    Neighborhood: Columbia Heights

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