Barbee House
Barbee House

Virginia Arlington County Arlington Barbee House

Barbee House

1530 12th St N, Arlington, VA 22209

3.9 (1 review)

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Barbee House

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Beds	Baths	Average SF	Availability
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br	1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba	610 SF	Not Available

About Barbee House

Conveniently located and just minutes away from downtown Washington, DC, Barbee House is surrounded by grocery stores, terrific shopping, fitness centers, metro, bus lines, restaurants, and entertainment.

Barbee House is an apartment community located in Arlington County and the 22209 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Arlington County Public Schools attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Refrigerator

High Speed Internet Access
Air Conditioning
Heating
Smoke Free
Cable Ready
Tub/Shower
Intercom
Disposal
Kitchen
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Hardwood Floors
Carpet
Balcony
Patio

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees
Application Fee

$50

Parking
Surface Lot

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1 Max

Garage

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1 Max

Details

Utilities Included

Gas
Water
Electricity
Trash Removal
Sewer

Property Information

Built in 1966
42 units/8 stories

Location Get Directions

City - Arlington

Directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Arlington is less a suburb than an extension of the nation’s capital. It’s the home of the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with a number of waterfront parks offering beautiful views across the river to the National Mall.

The community provides a wide range of living options, from apartments, townhomes, and duplexes to condos and houses. A major reason for Arlington’s popularity is that there is so much to do. Washington may be packed with monuments, museums, and other sightseeing landmarks, but Arlington holds the advantage when it comes to the more day-to-day shopping, dining, entertainment, and nightlife.

You’ll have several options for getting around town or into D.C., whether you choose to drive, take the Metro, or ride your bike — Arlington has earned a silver rating from the League of American Bicyclists.

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Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
High Speed Internet Access
Air Conditioning
Heating

Smoke Free
Cable Ready
Tub/Shower
Intercom
Disposal

Kitchen
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Hardwood Floors

Carpet
Balcony
Patio

Expenses

One-Time

Application Fee $50

Utilities Included

Gas, Water, Electricity, Trash Removal, Sewer Included

Office Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
George Mason Univ., Arlington	Drive:	6 min	2.1 mi
Georgetown University	Drive:	7 min	2.2 mi
GWU, Foggy Bottom	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi
GWU, Mount Vernon	Drive:	8 min	3.1 mi

Barbee House is within 6 minutes or 2.1 miles from George Mason Univ., Arlington. It is also near Georgetown University and GWU, Foggy Bottom.

Schools

Innovation Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

470 Students

Attendance Zone

Jefferson Middle

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

1,053 Students

Nearby

Yorktown High

Public High School

Grades 9-12

2,577 Students

Attendance Zone

Holy Trinity Catholic School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

336 Students

Nearby

Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School

Private High School

Grades 9-12

508 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Arlington include Rosslyn, located 0.7 mile from Barbee House. Barbee House is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 4.7 miles or 10 minutes away, and Washington Dulles International, located 25.1 miles or 41 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Rosslyn	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Court House, Orange,Silver Line Center Platform	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Arlington Cemetery	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Clarendon	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
Virginia Square-Gmu	Drive:	6 min	2.1 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Crystal City	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi
L'enfant	Drive:	8 min	3.6 mi
Union Station	Drive:	10 min	4.9 mi
Alexandria	Drive:	16 min	7.2 mi
Silver Spring	Drive:	19 min	9.3 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl	Drive:	10 min	4.7 mi
Washington Dulles International	Drive:	41 min	25.1 mi

Walkability Near Barbee House

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Good Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Businesses:

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Barbee House.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Colonial Village Shopping Center	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
The Crossing Clarendon	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Shops at Lyon Park	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi

Barbee House has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Fort Bennett Park and Palisades Trail	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Old Stone House	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
Lincoln Memorial	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
Fort C.F. Smith Park & Historic Site	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi
Theodore Roosevelt Island Park	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi

Barbee House has 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Fort Bennett Park and Palisades Trail, Theodore Roosevelt Island Park, and Old Stone House.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital	Drive:	7 min	2.4 mi
George Washington University Hospital	Drive:	4 min	2.5 mi
Capital Hospice	Drive:	8 min	3.3 mi

Barbee House has 3 hospitals within 3.3 miles, the nearest is MedStar Georgetown University Hospital which is 2.4 miles away and a 7 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Fort Myer	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi

Barbee House is 1.5 miles and a 4 minute drive from Fort Myer.

Property Ratings at Barbee House

How Is This Rating Determined?

3.9

Good

Out of 5

3.9 Blended Score

1 Renter Review

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11/2/18

Rents are cheap for a reason

Lived in a studio and a one bedroom apartment during my 2 years at this property (2016-2018). The studio was infested with cockroaches. I would often see 5 cockroaches a day in the kitchen and elsewhere. A roach motel trap I bought caught around 40; when that ran out of room, I had to buy another, which caught at least another 30. The one bedroom was in better shape. Only saw 5 cockroaches during my year-long residency. Maintenance was generally responsive to requests, but their routine pest sprays were totally ineffective. There is obviously a larger cockroach infestation in the building that may be as old as the building itself. Management seems resigned about it. The apartments themselves were in fair condition for their age. The building was constructed in 1964 and clearly hasn't been renovated since, meaning that the elevator breaks down occasionally (someone had to be rescued from the elevator back in 2016 by firefighters) and the walls show wear/tear even through all of the layers of paint. Weird smells were common, probably resulting from the combination of gas leaks, chain-smoking neighbors, and old building materials; I had the windows open most days--even in winter--to prevent the smells from getting too strong. Barbee House residents are friendly. Most are either graduate students or divorcees. Everyone had to share 4 coin-operated washing and drying machines one the first floor, which would sometimes break. Generally speaking, the low rents despite Barbee House's close proximity to downtown Washington and Rosslyn (15 minute walk to the Rosslyn metro station) are the primary reason I stayed for as long as I did. The view is also attractive, particularly from the upper floor apartments that face Arlington Cemetery. Free parking was another perk that is rare for a property so close to DC. Otherwise, Barbee House is a tired old building with a bad cockroach problem. If you can afford better, I would not recommend living there.