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    $1,195/mo

    1216 Shepherd St NW, Washington, DC 20011

    1 beds2,199 sqft

    1room
    5+housemates
    192sqft room
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Room in house
    Available Thu Nov 6 2025
    6 month lease
    No private bath
    Not furnished
    -- Parking
    -- A/C
    Shared laundry
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Modern appliancesWell stocked kitchenOn-site laundryTall ceilingsTwo closetsWrap-around porchOutdoor deck

    Room details

    Stunning Room in Charming Historic Group House The Available Rooms: At approximately 190 square feet the available room is very spacious, has tall ceilings, two large windows for natural light and two closets. This room rents for 1,195/mo. and utilities are an additional flat $100/mo. The room will be available November 6th. The kitchen, living room, and bathroom are shared by the other housemates. Location: The house is on the border of Columbia Heights and Petworth. With a walkscore of 94, it's the perfect location for anyone who wants to drive less and have everything they need within walking distance: -8min walk to Georgia Ave Metro, Capital Bikeshare - Very short walk to numerous bus lines on 14th and Georgia Ave - Two nearby grocery stores (Yes! Organic Market and Safeway) - Close to bars and restaurants including Timber Pizza, Snappy's, Looking Glass, Little Coco's - Piney Branch Park and Rock Creek Park are easy to get to for running, biking, and hiking The Home: This charming farmhouse is one of the oldest in the neighborhood (1890!), has a lot of historic character and was renovated with modern updates: - Modern Appliances - Well stocked kitchen - Central Heat/AC - Outdoor deck and wrap-around porch - On-site laundry - Off-street parking available Your New Housemates: The house is occupied by a variety of young professionals with varying interests and pursuits. Everyone gets along well and is respectful of each other's space making it a pleasant place to live. We are looking for someone to sign at least a 3mo lease and rather than do an open house we try to have people come individually to see if it's a good fit, so please tell us something about yourself. Thanks for reading! -- Housing provider will not refuse to rent a rental unit to a person because the person will provide the rental payment, in whole or in part, through a voucher for rental housing assistance provided by the District or federal government. A 6mo lease is required and this is a smoke and pet free home
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    Facts & features

    Housemate details

    Current housemates
    • 5+ housemates
    Current pets
    • 0 cats, 0 dogs

    Interior

    Room has private bath
    • No
    Room furnished
    • No
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Furnished shared space: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,199 sqft

    Lease details

    Lease duration
    • 6 Month
    Lease description
    • A 6mo lease is required and this is a smoke and pet free home
    Utilities description
    • Utilities are a flat monthly fee of $100 (gas, electric, water) A cleaning service comes once a month which is an additional $25 per month. Verizon FIOS internet is split evenly between the housemates and is only about $15/month

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    • Exterior features: Heating system: Forced Air, Stainless steel appliances, Utilities fee required
    Details
    • Parcel number: 29070019

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Washington

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 6 Month

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/14/2010Sold$355,000-16.6%$161/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    1/3/2010Price change$425,500-19%$193/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #DC7173365
    10/13/2009Listed for sale$525,500+93.2%$239/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #DC7173365
    8/4/2009Sold$272,000-47.3%$124/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    9/19/2007Sold$516,000+290.9%$235/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Neighborhood: Sixteenth Street Heights