El Dorado
1321 Fairmont St NW,
Washington,
DC
20009
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Built in 1926
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29 units/4 stories
About El Dorado
El Dorado in Washington, DC is ready for you to visit. These apartments are located in the 20009 area of Washington. The leasing team is waiting to show you all that this community has in store. Come by to see the current floorplan options. Drop by to schedule your tour.
El Dorado is an apartment community located in District of Columbia County and the 20009 ZIP Code. This area is served by the District Of Columbia Public Schools attendance zone.
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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 DCBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
| Beds | Average Size | Lowest | Typical | Premium |
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| Studio Studio Studio | 465-467 Sq Ft | $1,400 | $2,159 | $4,303 |
| 1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed | 663-665 Sq Ft | $868 | $2,638 | $13,000 |
| 2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds | 974-980 Sq Ft | $1,297 | $3,552 | $12,074 |
| 3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds | 916-934 Sq Ft | $1,225 | $3,112 | $5,000 |
| 4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds | 813 Sq Ft | $1,075 | $2,829 | $9,845 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
El Dorado is within 13 minutes or 0.7 mile from Howard University. It is also near Johns Hopkins SAIS and John Hopkins SAIS.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
540 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
639 Students
Attendance Zone
Charter Middle School
Grades 6-9
235 Students
Nearby
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
1,567 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 1-9
188 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
38 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Washington include Columbia Heights, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, located 0.3 mile from El Dorado. El Dorado is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 6.7 miles or 14 minutes away, and Washington Dulles International, located 28.0 miles or 47 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.7 mi |
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Washington Dulles International
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Drive: | 47 min | 28.0 mi |
Time and distance from El Dorado.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
El Dorado has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Meridian Hill Park
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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National Zoo
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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National Geographic Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
El Dorado has 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including Meridian Hill Park, Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
El Dorado has 3 hospitals within 1.4 miles, the nearest is Howard University Hospital which is 1.0 mile away and a 18 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.6 mi |
El Dorado is 2.2 miles from US Soldiers & Airmens Home, and is convenient to other military bases, including Naval Observatory.
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What neighborhood is the property located in?
El Dorado is in Columbia Heights DC in the city of Washington. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.6 miles of the property. Five parks are within 1.8 miles, including Meridian Hill Park, Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS.
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