1401 Columbia Rd NW #303

Washington, DC 20009

$282,500

Property Highlights

  • 1913 Historic Building
  • Columbia Heights NW
  • HOA Covers Water Trash
  • Third Floor Unit
  • Walk to Metro
  • 542 Square Feet
MLS ID
1004347804
Parking
Year Built
1913
HOA Fee

Property Details

Price: $282,500

1 Bed

1 Bath

542 Sq Ft

Year Built: 1913

Price: $282,500

1 Bed

1 Bath

542 Sq Ft

Year Built: 1913

Executive Summary

Located at 1401 Columbia Rd NW in Columbia Heights, this one-bedroom residence occupies the third floor of a building constructed in 1913. At 542 square feet, the layout is efficient and well-proportioned for the price point. The HOA covers water, trash, snow removal, exterior building maintenance, insurance, and management — reducing the variable cost burden for the owner. The Columbia Heights Metro station is close by, and the surrounding neighborhood offers dense retail, dining, and transit options along 14th Street and Irving Street NW.

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Columbia Heights NW — 1401 Columbia Rd NW #303

A Historic Columbia Heights Residence with Low-Overhead Ownership

The residence at 1401 Columbia Rd NW #303 sits on the third floor of a 1913 building in one of DC’s most transit-connected neighborhoods. At 542 square feet, the one-bedroom layout makes efficient use of its footprint, with street-level entry and HOA management handling the operational details of building ownership.

Columbia Heights has long been one of NW DC’s most walkable corridors, anchored by the 14th Street commercial strip and the Columbia Heights Metro station on the Green and Yellow lines. The surrounding blocks offer a dense mix of dining, grocery, and everyday retail within easy reach of the front door.

The HOA structure here is notably comprehensive for a residence at this price. Water, trash, snow removal, exterior building maintenance, insurance, and professional management are all included — a meaningful offset to monthly carrying costs and a practical advantage for owners who prefer a lower-maintenance ownership experience.

At $282,500, this residence represents one of the more accessible entry points into NW DC condominium ownership, combining a historically significant building, a high-walkability address, and a well-covered HOA in a single package.

The Building
The building at 1401 Columbia Rd NW dates to 1913, giving it the architectural character typical of early 20th-century DC residential construction. Unit 303 occupies the third floor, with street-level building entry and exterior maintenance handled through the HOA — keeping day-to-day ownership straightforward.
The Neighborhood
Columbia Heights is one of the most transit-accessible neighborhoods in NW DC, centered on the Green and Yellow line Metro station at 14th and Irving. The surrounding commercial corridor provides grocery, dining, pharmacy, and retail options within a short walk of the building.
HOA Structure
The monthly HOA covers water, trash, snow removal, exterior building maintenance, insurance, and professional management. For a residence at this price point, that coverage meaningfully reduces variable monthly expenses and simplifies the ownership experience compared with buildings where utilities are billed separately.
The Value Case
At $282,500, this one-bedroom residence offers an accessible entry into NW DC ownership with a historically grounded building and a high-walkability address. The combination of covered HOA expenses and proximity to the Metro makes the carrying cost calculus straightforward for buyers evaluating the Columbia Heights submarket.

Residence at a Glance

  • 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath
  • 542 Square Feet
  • Built 1913
  • Third Floor
  • HOA Covers Water Trash Snow Removal Exterior Maintenance Insurance Management
  • Columbia Heights NW
  • Green and Yellow Line Access
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Information believed accurate but not guaranteed. Buyers should independently verify all material facts including HOA fees and building rules.
Property Features — 1401 Columbia Rd NW #303

Efficient Layout in a Historic NW Building

The residence offers a one-bedroom, one-bath configuration across 542 square feet on the third floor of a 1913 building. HOA coverage is comprehensive, and the Columbia Heights location provides strong transit and walkability fundamentals.

Interior and Layout

  • 542 square feet across one bedroom and one full bath
  • Third-floor unit with street-level building entry
  • Built in 1913 — early 20th-century DC residential construction
  • Efficient single-level layout

Kitchen

  • Kitchen included within the 542-square-foot floor plan
  • Layout suited to everyday residential use
  • Details available upon request or at showing

Primary Bedroom and Bath

  • One full bathroom serving the primary bedroom
  • Private bedroom configuration within the compact floor plan
  • Adequate for single-occupancy or investment use

Building and Exterior

  • Third-floor unit in a building with street-level entry
  • Building exterior maintained through HOA
  • HOA covers exterior building maintenance and insurance
  • Snow removal and trash service included in HOA

What Sets This Apart

  • HOA covers water trash snow removal and exterior maintenance — unusually comprehensive at this price
  • 1913 construction gives the building architectural character rare in newer DC condominiums
  • Columbia Heights Metro access on the Green and Yellow lines within walking distance
  • Entry-level NW DC ownership at $282,500 with low variable monthly costs
  • Walkable 14th Street corridor provides dense everyday retail and dining without a car
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Information believed accurate but not guaranteed; buyers should independently verify all material facts including HOA fees and building rules.

Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Life Within Reach

A snapshot of everyday conveniences, destinations and experiences just moments from your door.   

Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Life Within Reach

A snapshot of everyday conveniences, destinations and experiences just moments from your door.   

Transit and Commuting
  • Columbia Heights Metro station nearby — Green and Yellow lines
  • Multiple Metrobus routes along 14th Street and Columbia Rd NW
  • Bikeshare stations in the immediate neighborhood
  • Walkable access to downtown DC corridors
Dining and Coffee
  • Dense concentration of restaurants along 14th Street NW
  • Cafe and coffee options within walking distance on Columbia Rd
  • Diverse dining corridor extending toward U Street and Mount Pleasant
  • Neighborhood bars and casual dining within blocks of the building
Grocery and Retail
  • Grocery options along the 14th Street commercial corridor
  • Pharmacy and health retail nearby
  • Target and big-box retail accessible from the Columbia Heights Metro plaza
  • Neighborhood hardware and specialty shops within the corridor
Parks and Recreation
  • Meridian Hill Park — a major NW DC green space — nearby
  • Neighborhood pocket parks and tree-lined residential streets
  • Recreation center access in the Columbia Heights area
  • Bike lanes and pedestrian infrastructure throughout the corridor

Property Location

About 1401 Columbia Rd NW #303

The residence at 1401 Columbia Rd NW #303 is a one-bedroom, one-bath condominium on the third floor of a building constructed in 1913. The unit spans 542 square feet — a compact but functional footprint common to DC’s early 20th-century residential stock. Building entry is at street level, and the HOA manages exterior maintenance, insurance, snow removal, trash, water, and professional building management.

Columbia Heights occupies a central position in NW DC, bounded by 16th Street to the west and the Park View and Petworth neighborhoods to the north. The 14th Street corridor running through the neighborhood is one of the city’s most active commercial strips, with grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and retail concentrated within a few blocks of the building. The Columbia Heights Metro station, serving the Green and Yellow lines, provides direct access to downtown DC and points south.

Day-to-day life from this address is oriented around walkability. Local cafes, neighborhood markets, and dining options along 14th Street and Columbia Rd are accessible without a car. Meridian Hill Park, one of DC’s most distinctive public green spaces, is nearby and provides a significant outdoor amenity for the area. The Green and Yellow line Metro connection keeps the broader city within easy reach for commuting or leisure.

A Wardman team member and the Wardman Residential team at Compass have worked extensively with Columbia Heights condominiums and NW DC residential properties across a range of price points. We have direct experience navigating the Columbia Heights resale market, including buildings along the Columbia Rd and 14th Street corridors, and can provide recent comparable sales and submarket context for buyers evaluating this area. If you are considering a condominium in Columbia Heights or the broader NW DC market, reach out — we would be glad to share our perspective and help you assess the opportunity.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Property

Key details about the residence, building, and location to help you evaluate this opportunity.

The HOA at 1401 Columbia Rd NW covers exterior building maintenance, insurance, professional management, snow removal, trash, and water. This is a notably comprehensive package for a residence at this price point, and it meaningfully reduces the variable monthly costs an owner would otherwise carry separately.
The specific monthly HOA fee amount was not provided in the listing data available at this time. Prospective buyers should request the current fee schedule, reserve fund status, and any pending special assessments directly through the listing agent prior to making an offer.
The Columbia Heights Metro station, serving the Green and Yellow lines, is a short walk from the building on Columbia Rd NW. The station provides direct access to downtown DC, U Street, and connections throughout the Metro system — making this address one of the more transit-accessible in NW.
Parking is not listed as included with unit 303. Buyers who require a dedicated parking space should inquire about availability within the building or explore nearby monthly parking options in the Columbia Heights area before proceeding.
The building at 1401 Columbia Rd NW was constructed in 1913, placing it among DC’s early 20th-century residential stock. Buildings of this era often feature masonry construction and architectural detailing that distinguishes them from later mid-century or contemporary condominium developments in the city.
The address sits along Columbia Rd NW, one of the neighborhood’s primary commercial and pedestrian corridors. Grocery, dining, pharmacy, and retail options along 14th Street and the immediate surrounding blocks are accessible on foot, and Meridian Hill Park provides a significant nearby green space.
At $282,500, this residence is among the more accessible price points for a one-bedroom condominium in NW DC. The combination of a comprehensive HOA, a walkable Columbia Heights address, and Green and Yellow line Metro access makes the carrying cost structure relatively straightforward compared with similar properties in the submarket.
The Wardman Residential team at Compass has direct experience with Columbia Heights condominiums and the broader NW DC resale market. We can provide recent comparable sales, HOA due diligence guidance, and submarket context to help you make a well-informed decision. Reach out to connect with a Wardman team member.

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