AdMo Heights
1777 Columbia Rd NW,
Washington, DC 20009
$1,865 - $3,521
Studio - 1 Bed
Vela
1300 Yards Pl SE,
Washington,
DC
20003
Today
Favorites
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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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Highlights
- Premier Transit Location
- Bike-Friendly Area
- Waterfront
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Yard
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Spa
- Island Kitchen
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
- *select apartments
- Balconies
- Bike storage
- Coworking spaces
- Destination Dispatch
- Floor-to-ceiling windows*
- Front-loading washer and dryer*
- Guest parking
- Hardwood flooring*
- High-speed WiFi throughout amenity areas
- Kitchen islands*
- Latch keyless apartment and building entry system
- LEED certified
- Outdoor courtyard within the lobby
- Pedestrian friendly, curb-less entry points
- Pet friendly
- Pet spa for your furry friends
- PV/ solar
- Resident storage
- Spacious walk-in closets
- Water views*
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
Nearby Apartments with Balcony
1300 Yards Pl SE,
Washington,
DC
20003
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.
Learn more about living in Navy Yard
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Navy Yard | Washington, DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,971 | $1,833 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,536 | $2,264 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,946 | $3,112 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $5,196 | $4,034 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| 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
421 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
123 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
392 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
406 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
866 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Private Middle School
Grades 6-8
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: | 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: | 17 min | 8.1 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 8.1 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 |
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
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
100
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
Active
Soundscore™
72
/ 100
Traffic
ActiveAirport
ActiveBusinesses
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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 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 drive. 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 | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
Vela has 3 military bases within 2.0 miles, the nearest is Washington Navy Yard which is 0.6 mile away and a 11 minute walk.
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1300 Yards Pl SE
Washington, DC 20003