517 Columbia Rd NW
517 Columbia Rd NW,
Washington, DC 20001
$1,350 | 1 Bed
Soldiers Home
Washington, DC
Soldiers Home - Washington, DC
Area Guide
A presidential retreat defines this neighborhood
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Urban
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Downtown
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Walkable
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Universities
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All US Presidents have their go-to summer retreat. For James Buchanan, it was the Old Soldiers' House. As the first official summer house for US Presidents, the Old Soldiers' House as also a go-to place for Abraham Lincoln, Chester A. Arthur, and Rutherford B. Hayes. President Lincoln drafted the Emancipation Proclamation at the house in 1862, and the Old Soldiers' House became known as the Lincoln Cottage. The house is part of the Armed Forces Retirement Home-Washington Historic District, which contains 39 historic buildings.
The neighborhood surrounding the Old Soldiers' House is known as Soldiers Home. This neighborhood extends from Fort Trotten south to Michigan Avenue and includes the Old Soldiers' Home Golf Course. Just minutes from Downtown DC, Soldiers Home is on the west side of the Catholic University of America and is north of Howard University. Residents have easy access to the Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro Station, located off Georgia Avenue near the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue.
Transportation
52
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
62
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
73
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Meridian Hill Park
- Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
- Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS
- National Zoo
- Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Washington Dulles International
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