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  • $2,295/mo

    639 Emerson St NE, Washington, DC 20017

    2beds
    900sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Single family residence
    Available Wed Oct 15 2025
    No pets
    Central air
    In unit laundry
    -- Parking
    Forced air
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Built-in barBeautiful hardwood floorsLarge screened-in porch
    Quaint 2 Bed/1 Bath Michigan Park Home Available Mid-October! This cozy home features two bedrooms, one bathroom, and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. There is a built-in bar located in the finished basement that is perfect for relaxing and entertaining. This home also features a large screened-in porch out back for socializing during the warmer months. There is also a washer and dryer in the unit! Metrobuses run on South Dakota Avenue, Eastern Avenue, and Sargent Road. There is a Giant and a Walmart located a little over a mile away. Fort Totten Metro Station is a few blocks away. There is an application fee of $50 per applicant. The minimum credit score requirement for consideration is 670 (per DC statute, the approval decision is not based solely on the credit score). The minimum lease term is for one year. The required security deposit is equal to one full month's rent. The tenant is responsible for all utilities (water, gas, electric, and cable/internet). Smoking is not permitted. Pets are not accepted. This rental unit is professionally managed by Scout Properties, DC's trustworthy property management firm, located in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, DC. Scout Properties follows Equal Opportunity Housing guidelines, and Federal/ DC laws, which include voucher assistance and "source of income" protected classes. -$50 Application Fee - 670 Credit Score Requirement (per DC statute, the approval decision is not based solely on the credit score) - Minimum One Year Lease Term - Security Deposit Equal to One Full Month's Rent - Tenants Responsible for All Utilities - Tenant Responsible for Landscaping and Snow Removal - No Smoking - No Pets
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    District law requires that a housing provider state that the housing provider will not refuse to rent a rental unit to a person because the person will provide the rental payment, in whole or in part, through a voucher for rental housing assistance provided by the District or federal government.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 900 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Cable not included in rent, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Internet not included in rent, No Utilities included in rent, Water not included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: 37880010

    Construction

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

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Washington

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/23/2025Listed for rent$2,295+27.5%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    7/16/2020Listing removed$1,800$2/sqft
    Source: Scout Properties
    6/8/2020Listed for rent$1,800-5.3%$2/sqft
    Source: Scout Properties
    7/14/2017Listing removed$1,900$2/sqft
    Source: Scout Properties
    6/3/2017Listed for rent$1,900+15.2%$2/sqft
    Source: Scout Properties

    Neighborhood: Michigan Park