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The Byron
101 V St SW,
Washington, DC 20024
$1,843 - $17,574
Studio - 3 Beds
Vela
1300 Yards Pl SE,
Washington,
DC
20003
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
530 - 1,298 sq ft
Vela
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About Vela
The Yards most anticipated contemporary residential building has arrived at the waterfront. All great things begin in light. Vela's Scandinavian design and elevated amenities bring calm, balance, and well-being into the place you can call home. Embracing lightness, beauty, and simplicity, this little peace of home embodies the vital qualities of warmth and comfort with wide views of possibility that reach in every direction. Now leasing one- and two- bedroom apartments, penthouses, and townhomes.
Vela is an apartment community located in District of Columbia County and the 20003 ZIP Code. This area is served by the District Of Columbia Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- High-speed WiFi throughout amenity areas
- Water views*
- LEED certified
- Pet friendly
- PV/ solar
- Destination Dispatch
- Floor-to-ceiling windows*
- Kitchen islands*
- Latch keyless apartment and building entry system
- Pet spa for your furry friends
- *select apartments
- Balconies
- Spacious walk-in closets
- Bike storage
- Guest parking
- Hardwood flooring*
- Pedestrian friendly, curb-less entry points
- Outdoor courtyard within the lobby
- Coworking spaces
- Front-loading washer and dryer*
- Resident storage
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Clubhouse
Bicycle Storage
- Package Service
- Maintenance on site
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- Bicycle Storage
- Courtyard
- Waterfront
Apartment Features
Hardwood Floors
Walk-In Closets
Island Kitchen
Yard
- Wi-Fi
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Walk-In Closets
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Balcony
- Yard
Location
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Navy Yard extends along the Anacostia River, from roughly Capitol Street to Pennsylvania Avenue. It includes Nationals Park, home to the MLB's Washington Nationals, and the US Navy Museum. The neighborhood contains the Washington Navy Yard, a National Historic Landmark. Established in 1799, it is one of the country's oldest operating naval facilities. Navy Yard is a popular, exciting neighborhood with fantastic brownstones and incredible river views.
Due to its industrial past, Navy Yard contains a variety of renovated factories converted into lofts and office space. The neighborhood also offers a terrific blend of shops, restaurants, and entertainment. After choosing an apartment in Navy Yard, you'll want to visit Canal Park, a terrific park with artwork, a restaurant, gardens, interactive fountains, and a wading pool. The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail extends through the neighborhood, following the river and providing the ideal space for walking and jogging.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
Vela is within 4 minutes or 1.9 miles from Georgetown Law. It is also near Georgetown and Georgetown Law.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
419 Students
Nearby
Charter Elementary School
Grades PK-3
128 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
372 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
386 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
865 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 4-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades 1-6
Nearby
Private Middle School
Grades 7-8
28 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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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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 Navy Yard, located 0.2 mile from Vela. Vela is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 5.6 miles or 11 minutes away, and Washington Dulles International, located 29.9 miles or 48 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi |
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Washington Dulles International
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Drive: | 48 min | 29.9 mi |
Time and distance from Vela.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
Vela has 3 shopping centers within 2.4 miles, which is about a 5-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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U.S. Botanic Garden
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Anacostia Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Einstein Planetarium
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
Vela has 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including Anacostia Park, U.S. Botanic Garden, and Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
Vela has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is St. Elizabeth's Hospital which is 3.2 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.1 mi |
Vela is 0.6 mile from Washington Navy Yard, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fort McNair.
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1300 Yards Pl SE
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