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501 Mellon St SE

501 Mellon St SE, Washington, DC 20032

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1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 728 SF Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 1,045 SF Not Available

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Property Information

  • Built in 1951
  • 10 units/3 stories

About 501 Mellon St SE Washington, DC 20032

Experience Washington living at 501 Mellon St SE. This community is located in Washington at 501 Mellon St. Se in the 20032 area. The professional leasing staff is ready and waiting to take you for a tour. Be sure to come for a visit to see the current floorplan options. Experience a new standard at 501 Mellon St SE.

501 Mellon St Se is an apartment community located in District of Columbia County and the 20032 ZIP Code. This area is served by the District Of Columbia Public Schools attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Instalaciones de lavandería
  • Acceso 24 horas
  • Almacén/trastero

Apartment Features

Nevera

Bañera/Ducha

Ventiladores de techo

Horno

  • Ventiladores de techo
  • Preinstalación de cables
  • Bañera/Ducha
  • Horno
  • Nevera
Location
501 Mellon St SE, Washington,
DC 20032
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Neighborhood

Located about seven miles southeast of Downtown Washington, DC, Congress Heights is a historic neighborhood experiencing revitalization. The neighborhood is home to the historic Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital and the US Coast Guard headquarters. Congress Heights is emerging as a hub for leisure and sports thanks to the newly built Entertainment and Sports Arena and Gateway DC, a green space used for festivals, farmers markets, and other community events. As far as rentals, Congress Heights is one of the most affordable places to live in the capital with condos, apartments, houses, and 20th-century townhomes available for rent.

Although the neighborhood has garnered more attention recently for its newer additions, Congress Heights is known for its tight-knit community and rich culture. Block parties are common and locals gather at community spaces like the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus and the Congress Heights Arts and Culture Center.

Learn more about living in Congress Heights 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Congress Heights Washington, DC
Studio $1,096 $1,806
1 Bedroom $1,211 $2,238
2 Bedrooms $1,424 $3,067
3 Bedrooms $1,827 $3,969

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 457-462 Sq Ft $810 $1,136 $1,600
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 617-624 Sq Ft $575 $1,253 $2,000
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 840-845 Sq Ft $963 $1,513 $6,200
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 988-990 Sq Ft $1,114 $1,857 $4,200
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1662 Sq Ft $2,600 $4,524 $6,700
Amenities
  • Instalaciones de lavandería
  • Acceso 24 horas
  • Almacén/trastero
  • Ventiladores de techo
  • Preinstalación de cables
  • Bañera/Ducha
  • Horno
  • Nevera
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Georgetown Law
Drive: 10 min 5.2 mi
Georgetown
Drive: 10 min 5.2 mi
Georgetown Law
Drive: 12 min 5.9 mi
Georgetown
Drive: 12 min 5.9 mi
501 Mellon St SE is within 10 minutes or 5.2 miles from Georgetown Law. It is also near Georgetown and Georgetown Law.
Schools
King Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
Hart Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Ballou High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
National Children's Center - SE Campus Ages 6-22
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Kuumba Learning Center
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Washington include Congress Heights, located 0.8 mile from 501 Mellon St SE. 501 Mellon St SE is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 8.9 miles or 17 minutes away, and Washington Dulles International, located 33.2 miles or 54 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Congress Heights
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Anacostia
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Southern Avenue
Drive: 9 min 2.6 mi
Navy Yard
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Waterfront-Seu
Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
4
Drive: 9 min 4.8 mi
Union Station
Drive: 11 min 5.1 mi
Lead
Drive: 11 min 5.3 mi
1
Drive: 16 min 8.6 mi
Alexandria
Drive: 16 min 8.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
 Drive: 17 min 8.9 mi
Washington Dulles International
 Drive: 54 min 33.2 mi

Walkability Near 501 Mellon St SE Washington, DC 20032

Very Walkable
81
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Excellent Transit
70
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Bikeable
63
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 501 Mellon St SE.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
The Shops at Park Village
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Southern Market Place
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Faith Plaza
Drive: 7 min 2.3 mi
501 Mellon St SE has 3 shopping centers within 2.3 miles, which is about a 7-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
 Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Anacostia Park
 Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
 Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Oxon Cove Park
 Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
U.S. Botanic Garden
 Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi
501 Mellon St SE has 5 parks within 4.5 miles, including Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, and Anacostia Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
United Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
George Washington University Hospital
Drive: 14 min 7.2 mi
501 Mellon St SE has 3 hospitals within 7.2 miles, the nearest is St. Elizabeth's Hospital which is 0.6 mile away and a 10 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Bolling Air Force Base
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Anacostia Naval Station
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Fort McNair
Drive: 9 min 3.2 mi
501 Mellon St SE has 3 military bases within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Bolling Air Force Base which is 1.6 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
 
 
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Does 501 Mellon St SE have in-unit laundry?

While 501 Mellon St SE does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at 501 Mellon St SE?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

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Is 501 Mellon St SE pet-friendly?

501 Mellon St SE does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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