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Sold for $1,510,000
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    5121 42nd St NW, Washington, DC 20016

    4beds
    2,824sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1958
    5,175 Square Feet Lot
    $1,567,100 Zestimate®
    $535/sqft
    $5,971 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,567,100

    $1.47M - $1.68M

    $5,971/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to 5121 42nd Street, NW in Washington's Friendship Heights neighborhood. Nestled between Tenleytown and Chevy Chase, you'll find this renovated and expanded four-bedroom, three and a half bath home (2,824 finished sq feet). This well-maintained property sits on a flat and fenced in yard with two off-street parking spaces. Features include an open kitchen with a large island and plenty of counter space along with a separate living room area and a family room area. The primary bedroom suite includes a walk-in closet, an en-suite bathroom, and an extraordinary primary deck which offers beautiful views of the neighborhood. The upper-level includes three bedrooms, two full-bathrooms, and a second laundry facility. The home also features a finished lower-level recreation room - plus bedroom, full bathroom, a full kitchen, and separate entrance/exist. This flexible lower level had once been used as a separate rental apartment. This home is in boundary for Janney Elementary (Great Schools 10/10), Deal Middle (Great Schools 10/10), and Jackson Reed High School (Great Schools 9/10). Whether you're entertaining formally in the dining room or relaxing in the completely enclosed yard, you will appreciate this home's thoughtful updates. Stroll through Fort Reno Park, shop at Friendship Heights, enjoy the Georgetown Day playground, or take a culinary trip along Wisconsin Avenue – you are sure to enjoy your lifestyle in this vibrant neighborhood.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Joshua Waxman 202-309-5895,

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

    Bought with:

    Lyndsi Armenio, SP98377305

    Douglas Elliman of Metro DC, LLC - Washington

    Matt Windsor, 0225231778

    Douglas Elliman of Metro DC, LLC - Washington

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2154798MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Basement
    • Area: 850
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Cooktop, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Upper Level, In Basement
    Features
    • Basement: Full,Connecting Stairway,Exterior Entry,Finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,824
    • Total interior livable area: 2,824 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,974
    • Finished area below ground: 850

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Off Street
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Three
    • Stories: 3
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 5,175 sqft
    • Features: Unknown Soil Type
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 1739//0017
    • Zoning: R-2
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Other
    • Foundation: Other
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1958

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Washington
    • Subdivision: Chevy Chase

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/1/2024Sold$1,510,000-2.5%$535/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2154798 Report a problem
    10/23/2024Pending sale$1,549,000$549/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2154798 Report a problem
    10/4/2024Contingent$1,549,000$549/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2154798 Report a problem
    9/18/2024Price change$1,549,000-1.3%$549/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2154798 Report a problem
    9/3/2024Price change$1,569,000-0.1%$556/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed #DCDC2154798 Report a problem
    8/16/2024Listed for sale$1,569,900+37.1%$556/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed #DCDC2154798 Report a problem
    3/21/2017Sold$1,145,000-3.4%$405/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/14/2017Pending sale$1,185,000$420/sqft
    Source: TTR Sotheby's International Realty #DC9851125 Report a problem
    1/31/2017Price change$1,185,000-6.7%$420/sqft
    Source: TTR Sotheby's International Realty #DC9851125 Report a problem
    1/30/2017Listing removed$4,995$2/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Fairfax - Capital Properties #DC9829545 Report a problem
    1/18/2017Listed for rent$4,995$2/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Fairfax - Capital Properties #DC9829545 Report a problem
    11/8/2016Listed for sale$1,270,000+19.2%$450/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Capital Properties #DC9793953 Report a problem
    1/1/2015Sold$1,065,000$377/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed #1003292112_100 Report a problem
    2/26/2013Sold$1,065,000-2.7%$377/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/3/2013Listed for sale$1,095,000+4.3%$388/sqft
    Source: Long and Foster Real Estate Report a problem
    6/13/2011Sold$1,050,000+94.4%$372/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/20/2011Sold$540,000$191/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/25/2010Sold$540,000+0.2%$191/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    10/10/2010Listed for sale$539,000-23%$191/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Allegiance #DC7456330 Report a problem
    7/1/1997Sold$700,000$248/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,760 +1.8%$1,355,760 +1.9%
    2024$10,565 +5.4%$1,329,980 +5.3%
    2023$10,027 +4.7%$1,263,610 +4.8%
    2022$9,578 +0.8%$1,205,520 +1%
    2021$9,499 +4.5%$1,193,880 +4.3%
    2020$9,086 -3.9%$1,144,660 -3.5%
    2018$9,460 -0.1%$1,186,260 -0.1%
    2017$9,473 +2.5%$1,186,950 +2.4%
    2016$9,246 +7.4%$1,159,420 +7%
    2015$8,605 +1.4%$1,083,810 +1.4%
    2014$8,486 -4.5%$1,068,520 +2.2%
    2013$8,888 +20.3%$1,045,660 +0.5%
    2012$7,388 $1,040,050
    2011$7,388 +165.3%$1,040,050 +43.9%
    2010$2,785 +2.8%$722,800 -5.3%
    2009$2,709 +15.4%$763,430 +3.1%
    2007$2,346 +5.2%$740,170 +11.6%
    2006$2,230 +0.8%$663,190 +12.3%
    2005$2,211 +12%$590,650 -13.2%
    2004$1,974 +12%$680,140 +71.2%
    2003$1,763 +4.3%$397,278 +4%
    2002$1,690 +4.5%$382,043 +4.2%
    2001$1,617 $366,808

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Friendship Heights

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Janney
    • Middle: Deal
    • High: Jackson-reed
    • District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

    Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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