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Foster House
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Foster House
801 Rhode Island Ave NW,
Washington,
DC
20001
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About Foster House
Foster House offers a mixture of quality and design. This apartment community is located in the 20001 area of Washington. From amenities to availability, the community staff is ready to match you with the perfect new place. Come for a visit to see the current floorplan options. Experience a new standard at Foster House.
Foster House is an apartment community located in District of Columbia County and the 20001 ZIP Code. This area is served by the District Of Columbia Public Schools attendance zone.
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The trendy neighborhood of Shaw is fast becoming one of Washington, DC’s top neighborhoods. The neighborhood is the birthplace of jazz legend Duke Ellington, and the bars and nightclubs played host to names like Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway, Marvin Gaye, and Pearl Bailey. The iconic Howard Theatre still draws some of the biggest names in music.
Shaw apartments are plentiful and living here provides easy access to some of DC’s top restaurants, such as Table, Habesha, Bistro Bohem, and Azi’s Café. Shaw borders Logan Circle, another of DC’s top neighborhoods, and it is directly south of Howard University. Shaw is a very pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with easy access to two Metro stations. It is home to some of DC’s trendiest boutiques, art galleries, and markets. The increased popularity of Shaw and the high demand for housing has led to an interesting blend of historic rowhouses and sleek, modern apartment towers.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
Foster House is within 15 minutes or 0.8 mile from Howard University. It is also near Georgetown and Georgetown Law.
Schools
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
217 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
282 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
639 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 1-9
188 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
4 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Washington include Shaw-Howard U, located 0.2 mile from Foster House. Foster House is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 6.0 miles or 11 minutes away, and Washington Dulles International, located 28.7 miles or 45 minutes away.
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.0 mi |
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Washington Dulles International
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Drive: | 45 min | 28.7 mi |
Time and distance from Foster House.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi |
Foster House has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 6-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Marian Koshland Science Museum
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi |
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National Geographic Museum
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Meridian Hill Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
Foster House has 5 parks within 1.3 miles, including Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS, and National Geographic Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
Foster House has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is Howard University Hospital which is 0.5 mile away and a 10 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.1 mi |
Foster House is 2.6 miles from US Soldiers & Airmens Home, and is convenient to other military bases, including Naval Observatory.
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801 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001