5241 42nd St NW, Washington, DC 20015
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$1,479,000
$1.41M - $1.55M
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Listing updated:
Erich Cabe 202-320-6469,
Compass,
Listing Team: Erich Cabe Team
David Shotwell, RS-0040286
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 1265
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Drainage System,English,Full,Connecting Stairway,Finished,Heated,Improved,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Walk-Out Access,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,310
- Total interior livable area: 3,280 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,045
- Finished area below ground: 1,235
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Attached, Driveway, Off Street, Alley Access
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, City
Lot
- Size: 4,725 sqft
- Features: Rear Yard, Front Yard, Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1741//0035
- Zoning: AS PER TEX RECORD
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Friendship Heights
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2026 | Sold | $1,485,000-0.9%$453/sqft |
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| 1/3/2026 | Pending sale | $1,499,000$457/sqft |
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| 12/24/2025 | Listing removed | $7,999$2/sqft |
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| 12/17/2025 | Contingent | $1,499,000$457/sqft |
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| 12/8/2025 | Listed for rent | $7,999+23.1%$2/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Price change | $1,499,000-2.3%$457/sqft |
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| 9/29/2025 | Price change | $1,535,000-1.9%$468/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,565,000+157%$477/sqft |
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| 2/23/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/23/2020 | Listing removed | $6,499$2/sqft |
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| 5/15/2020 | Listed for rent | $6,499-7.1%$2/sqft |
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| 7/25/2016 | Listing removed | $6,999+27.3%$2/sqft |
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| 4/9/2015 | Listing removed | $5,499$2/sqft |
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| 3/23/2015 | Price change | $5,499-15.4%$2/sqft |
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| 1/15/2015 | Listed for rent | $6,499+8.8%$2/sqft |
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| 9/25/2014 | Listing removed | $5,975$2/sqft |
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| 9/23/2014 | Price change | $5,975-8.1%$2/sqft |
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| 7/27/2014 | Price change | $6,500-7.1%$2/sqft |
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| 7/2/2014 | Listed for rent | $6,999$2/sqft |
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| 8/23/2013 | Listing removed | $6,999$2/sqft |
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| 6/25/2013 | Listed for rent | $6,999+16.7%$2/sqft |
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| 9/28/2011 | Listing removed | $5,999$2/sqft |
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| 5/25/2011 | Price change | $5,999-5.5%$2/sqft |
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| 5/21/2011 | Listed for rent | $6,350$2/sqft |
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| 7/23/2002 | Sold | $609,000$186/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,173 +2.4% | $1,196,880 +2.4% |
| 2024 | $9,935 +5.8% | $1,168,770 +5.8% |
| 2023 | $9,394 +6.5% | $1,105,210 +6.5% |
| 2022 | $8,818 +2.4% | $1,037,460 +2.4% |
| 2021 | $8,613 +4.7% | $1,013,330 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $8,225 +2.6% | $967,630 +2.6% |
| 2018 | $8,015 +1.2% | $942,950 +1.2% |
| 2017 | $7,918 +3.8% | $931,490 +3.8% |
| 2016 | $7,628 +7.4% | $897,430 +7.4% |
| 2015 | $7,104 +2.9% | $835,780 +2.9% |
| 2014 | $6,902 +1.4% | $811,980 +1.4% |
| 2013 | $6,806 -0.7% | $800,740 -0.7% |
| 2012 | $6,857 | $806,700 |
| 2011 | $6,857 +9.9% | $806,700 +0.6% |
| 2010 | $6,241 -5.4% | $801,750 -4.9% |
| 2009 | $6,596 +2.7% | $843,480 +5.2% |
| 2007 | $6,425 +5.2% | $801,550 +10.8% |
| 2006 | $6,106 +0.2% | $723,690 +7.5% |
| 2005 | $6,097 +6.4% | $673,070 +12.8% |
| 2004 | $5,729 +106.1% | $596,800 +106.1% |
| 2003 | $2,780 +16.5% | $289,600 +4% |
| 2002 | $2,386 +4.7% | $278,495 +4.2% |
| 2001 | $2,279 | $267,389 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Friendship Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Janney Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Deal Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Jackson-Reed High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Janney
- Middle: Deal
- High: Wilson Senior
- 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.
