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408 Franklin St NW

Charming 1 Bed/1 Bath +Den Shaw Row House Available Mid-September!

This charming row house is located on a quiet half-street in the DC NW neighborhood of Shaw. The home features one bedroom, a 2nd floor den/living area, one full bath, hardwood...
floors, laundry, and a large rear patio.

This property is located in the popular Shaw neighborhood of NW Washington, DC. Enjoy easy access to shopping, restaurants and other local businesses! The property is also located than one-half mile from the Shaw-Howard University Metro Station.

There is an application fee of $50 per applicant. The minimum lease term is for one year. The minimum credit score requirement is 670 (per DC statute, the approval decision is not based solely on the credit score). the required security deposit is equal to one full month's rent. Tenants are responsible for water, gas and electricity. Pets are accepted with a one-time non-refundable pet fee of $300.

This rental unit is professionally managed by Scout Properties, DC's trustworthy property management firm, located in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, DC. For more information, visit Scout Properties follows Equal Opportunity Housing guidelines and Federal/ DC laws, which include voucher assistance and "source of income" protected classes.

Lease Terms:

- $50 Application Fee - Minimum Credit Score Requirement: 670 (per DC statute, the approval decision is not based solely on the credit score) - Minimum One Year Lease Term - Security Deposit Equal to One Full Month's Rent - Tenant Responsible for Water, Gas and Electricity - Pets Accepted with a One-Time Non-Refundable Pet Fee of $300

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Refrigerator

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer Hookups

Shopping Centers

Gallery PlaceWalk: 20 min (1.1 mi)
Rhode Island Avenue Shopping CenterWalk: 29 min (1.5 mi)
Union StationWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)

Military

US Soldiers & Airmens HomeWalk: 50 min (2.6 mi)
Marine Corps BarracksWalk: 53 min (2.7 mi)
Naval ObservatoryDrive: 10 min (4.6 mi)

Transit / Subway

Shaw-Howard UWalk: 8 min (0.5 mi)
Mount Vernon Square/7Th St-Convention CenterWalk: 12 min (0.7 mi)
U StreetWalk: 18 min (1.0 mi)
Noma-Gallaudet UWalk: 18 min (0.9 mi)
Gallery Place-ChinatownWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
Union StationWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)
LeadWalk: 28 min (1.5 mi)
4Walk: 39 min (2.0 mi)
L'enfantWalk: 40 min (2.1 mi)
Crystal CityDrive: 8 min (4.9 mi)

Airports

Ronald Reagan Washington NtlDrive: 12 min (6.2 mi)
Washington Dulles InternationalDrive: 46 min (29.0 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

GeorgetownWalk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Georgetown LawWalk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Howard UniversityWalk: 19 min (1.0 mi)
Georgetown LawWalk: 18 min (1.0 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic SiteWalk: 8 min (0.4 mi)
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHSWalk: 18 min (1.0 mi)
Marian Koshland Science MuseumWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic SiteWalk: 30 min (1.6 mi)
National Geographic MuseumWalk: 27 min (1.4 mi)

Ratings

Very Walkable

84

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Excellent Transit

85

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Biker's Paradise

90

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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