District of Columbia Washington Columbia Heights DC

$3,100 / Month

1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103

Washington, DC 20009

703-568-1128

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

784 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Open Floorplan
Art Deco Architecture
Galley Kitchen
Bar
Living Room
Laundry Room

1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103

About This Home

Available Now

Welcome to The Mercury Condominium, a boutique, professionally managed building in the heart of Columbia Heights. This sun-filled home puts you just steps from your green urban escape - Meridian Hill (Malcolm X) Park. A Walk Score of 95 means the cityâ€™s best dining, shopping, and nightlife are right outside your door. This pet-friendly 2BR/1BA residence offers 784 square feet of bright, open living with the rare combination of a low condo fee and investor-friendly rental policy. Large windows, wood floors, and a seamless layout lead to a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, a breakfast bar, updated cabinetry and sink (2022), and brand-new refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher (2025). Recent upgrades including a new washer/dryer (2025), HVAC (2024), and a refreshed bath with vanity and sink (2021), toilet (2021), and newly sealed tub (2024) deliver true move-in-ready convenience. The building features a secure intercom, package drop box, and a new roof (2024) with a 25-year warranty, and the condo fee includes gas, water, and trash. Quietly tucked on a one-way street yet moments from the U Street Corridor, youâ€™ll enjoy effortless access to Trader Joeâ€™s, Streets Market, cafÃ©s, Metro stations, several veterinarian clinics, and the energy of Columbia Heights, Adams Morgan, Dupont, and Logan Circle - offering the ideal balance of lifestyle, location, and value. *Owners are also interested in selling.

1439 Chapin St Nw is an apartment community located in District of Columbia County and the 20009 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1966

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Main Level Bedrooms 1 Full Bathroom

Home Design

Art Deco Architecture Brick Exterior Construction Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

Open Floorplan Bar Living Room Dining Area Carpet 784 Sq Ft Home Property has 4 Levels

Kitchen

Galley Kitchen

Laundry

Laundry Room Washer and Dryer Hookup

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,100 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term Available 5/25/26 Assessor Parcel Number 2662//2187 The owner pays for cable TV, electricity, insurance, internet Rent includes common area maintenance, grounds maintenance, hoa/condo fee, HVAC maint, sewer, trash removal, snow removal, water Residential Lease

Lot Details

615 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

On-Street Parking

Utilities

Forced Air Heating and Cooling System Electric Water Heater Public Septic

Community Details

Overview

Property has a Home Owners Association Low-Rise Community Mercury Condo Mercury Condo Community Columbia Heights Subdivision Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior building maintenance, management, sewer, water

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Contact

Listed by Stephen Donahoe | TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Phone Number
Contact
Source

Bright MLS, Inc.

Location Get Directions

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Neighborhood

Just two miles north of Downtown Washington, D.C. rests the both historic and modern Columbia Heights neighborhood. Home to statues of various historic figures and the Josephine Butler Parks Center as well as a thriving nightlife and international culinary scene, Columbia Heights blends the past with the present while keeping an eye on the future.

Renting in Columbia Heights affords you the chance to catch a performance at the GALA Hispanic Theater, explore Meridian Hill Park, attend the Annual Sundress Fest at Wonderland Ballroom, learn more about Mexican history and customs at the Mexican Cultural Institute, and absorb the history of the neighborhood on the Columbia Heights Heritage Trail. You can also visit the nearby Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Lincoln Theatre, and the Phillips Collection whenever you please.

Commuting and traveling from Columbia Heights is simple with access to the Metro, U.S. 29, I-395, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Learn more about living in Columbia Heights DC

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Howard University	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
Johns Hopkins SAIS	Drive:	5 min	1.5 mi
John Hopkins SAIS	Drive:	5 min	1.5 mi
The Chicago School	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi

1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103 is within 16 minutes or 0.8 mile from Howard University. It is also near Johns Hopkins SAIS and John Hopkins SAIS.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Washington include Columbia Heights, located 0.6 mile from 1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103. 1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103 is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 6.5 miles or 14 minutes away, and Washington Dulles International, located 27.9 miles or 47 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Columbia Heights	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
U Street	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
Shaw-Howard U	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Dupont Circle	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
4	Drive:	8 min	3.1 mi
Lead	Drive:	7 min	3.9 mi
Union Station	Drive:	9 min	4.0 mi
Silver Spring Marc Eb	Drive:	10 min	5.2 mi
Riverdale Marc Sb	Drive:	14 min	6.9 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl	Drive:	14 min	6.5 mi
Washington Dulles International	Drive:	47 min	27.9 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Somewhat Drivable

Drivability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

90 / 100

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Traffic

Airport

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
AdMo Heights	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi
DC USA	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi

1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103 has 2 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Meridian Hill Park	Walk:	2 min	0.1 mi
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site	Drive:	5 min	1.4 mi
National Zoo	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
National Geographic Museum	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi

1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103 has 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including Meridian Hill Park, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS, and Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Howard University Hospital	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi
Children's Hospital National Medical Center	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
MedStar Washington Hospital Center	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi

1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103 has 3 hospitals within 1.8 miles, the nearest is Howard University Hospital which is 0.9 mile away and a 18 minute walk.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
US Soldiers & Airmens Home	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Naval Observatory	Drive:	11 min	3.8 mi
The Pentagon	Drive:	13 min	5.5 mi

1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103 has 3 military bases within 5.5 miles, the nearest is US Soldiers & Airmens Home which is 2.6 miles away and a 6 minute drive.