AdMo Heights
1777 Columbia Rd NW,
Washington, DC 20009
$1,765 - $3,081
Studio - 1 Bed
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Foster House
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Foster House
801 Rhode Island Ave NW,
Washington,
DC
20001
2 Weeks Ago
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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.
801 Rhode Island Ave NW,
Washington,
DC
20001
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.
Learn more about living in Shaw
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Shaw | Washington, DC | |
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| Studio | $2,033 | $1,830 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,526 | $2,263 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,456 | $3,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,595 | $4,002 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
Foster House is within 15 minutes or 0.8 mile from Howard University. It is also near The Chicago School and Georgetown.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
199 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
299 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
706 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
228 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
4 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 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: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.8 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 |
Walkability Near Foster House
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
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Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Foster House.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi |
Foster House has 1 shopping centers within 1.0 miles, which is about a 20-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: | 7 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.1 mi |
Foster House has 3 military bases within 4.1 miles, the nearest is US Soldiers & Airmens Home which is 2.6 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
801 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001