Foster House

801 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 Shaw

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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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Property Information

  • Built in 1972
  • 76 units/8 stories
Location
Property Address: 801 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington,
DC 20001
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Neighborhood

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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Office Hours
Monday 12am - 12am
Tuesday 12am - 12am
Wednesday 12am - 12am
Thursday 12am - 12am
Friday 12am - 12am
Saturday 12am - 12am
Sunday 12am - 12am
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
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
5
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Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
282 Students
Attendance Zone
5
Out of 10
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
639 Students
Attendance Zone
2
Out of 10
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 1-9
188 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
4 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Washington include Shaw-Howard U, located 0.2 miles 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.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Drive: 8 min 4.7 mi
Drive: 12 min 5.8 mi
Drive: 14 min 6.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
Drive: 11 min 6.0 mi
Washington Dulles International
Drive: 45 min 28.7 mi

Walkability Near Foster House

Walker's Paradise
98
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
86
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Biker's Paradise
100
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Foster House.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 20 min 1.0 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Foster House has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Marian Koshland Science Museum
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
National Geographic Museum
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Meridian Hill Park
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
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 miles away and a 10 minutes drive.
Military Bases Distance
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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Foster House is in Shaw in the city of Washington. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.9 miles of the property. Five parks are within 1.3 miles, including Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS, and National Geographic Museum.

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