The Clifton

1225 Clifton St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Neighborhood

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.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Drive: 6 min 1.7 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
The Clifton is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Howard University. It is also near Johns Hopkins SAIS and John Hopkins SAIS.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
375 Students
Attendance Zone
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
627 Students
Nearby
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
639 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 1-9
188 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
38 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Washington include U Street, located 0.5 mile from The Clifton. The Clifton is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 6.6 miles or 13 minutes away, and Washington Dulles International, located 29.3 miles or 47 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
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Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.0 mi
Drive: 10 min 5.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
Drive: 13 min 6.6 mi
Washington Dulles International
Drive: 47 min 29.3 mi

Walkability Near The Clifton

Very Walkable
89
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Excellent Transit
83
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Very Bikeable
87
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Clifton.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
The Clifton has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 miles, which is about a 5-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Meridian Hill Park
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
National Zoo
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
National Geographic Museum
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
The Clifton has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Meridian Hill Park, Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
The Clifton has 3 hospitals within 1.4 miles, the nearest is Howard University Hospital which is 0.7 mile away and a 13 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Drive: 11 min 3.8 mi
The Clifton is 2.3 miles from US Soldiers & Airmens Home, and is convenient to other military bases, including Naval Observatory.

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