New Price and Fresh Paint! Discover the perfect blend of location and opportunity at 5331 42nd Place NW, ideally situated just one block from Friendship Heights and its exciting new development, shops, and dining. Step inside to an inviting open living and dining area highlighted by a charming wood-burning fireplace, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The table-space kitchen features a classic farmhouse sink, and a convenient powder room completes the main level. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms and a full bath, while the finished lower level offers exceptional flexibility with a fourth bedroom, second full bath, laundry, storage, and a separate entrance, ideal for guests, an au pair, or home office use. Replacement windows throughout provide added comfort and efficiency. Enjoy the ease of city living with no need for a car, though off-street parking is available in the partially fenced rear yard. Live comfortably as-is or explore expansion possibilities as many neighbors have already added on or up. A rare opportunity in a prime Northwest DC location.
Sold for $1,000,000
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$1,000,000
5331 42nd Pl NW, Washington, DC 20015
4beds
1,616sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
2,516 Square Feet Lot
$1,000,000 Zestimate®
$619/sqft
$5,279 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,000,000
$950,000 - $1.05M
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Off-street parkingFourth bedroomReplacement windows throughoutPartially fenced rear yardThree bedroomsFinished lower levelCharming wood-burning fireplace
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Listed by:
Kimberly Cestari 202-253-8757,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Cameron Goudarznia, SP40004375
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2250050
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 608
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Lower Level
Features
- Combination Kitchen/Dining
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Side Entrance,Connecting Stairway,Full,Heated,Improved,Space For Rooms
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,824
- Total interior livable area: 1,616 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,216
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Driveway, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,516 sqft
- Features: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1664//0833
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
- Major remodel year: 2014
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Sold | $1,000,000-4.7%$619/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Contingent | $1,049,000$649/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Price change | $1,049,000-4.5%$649/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,099,000-4.4%$680/sqft |
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| 2/21/2026 | Listing removed | $1,150,000$712/sqft |
Source:  Long & Foster Broker Feed #DCDC2235260 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+52.9%$712/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2235260 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2017 | Listing removed | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 1/31/2017 | Listed for rent | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 12/30/2014 | Sold | $752,000-3%$465/sqft |
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| 12/11/2014 | Pending sale | $775,000$480/sqft |
Source: DC Home Buzz #DC8511246 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2014 | Price change | $775,000-2.5%$480/sqft |
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| 10/15/2014 | Listed for sale | $795,000+18.7%$492/sqft |
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| 9/30/2014 | Sold | $670,000$415/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,366 +2.1% | $984,280 +2.1% |
| 2024 | $8,192 +5.8% | $963,770 +5.8% |
| 2023 | $7,743 +5.5% | $910,930 +5.5% |
| 2022 | $7,336 +2.2% | $863,080 +2.2% |
| 2021 | $7,181 +3.8% | $844,800 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $6,920 +1.9% | $814,070 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $6,789 +1.2% | $798,650 +1.2% |
| 2017 | $6,710 +6.3% | $789,390 +6.3% |
| 2016 | $6,311 +55.4% | $742,430 +12.3% |
| 2015 | $4,062 +68% | $660,970 +3.4% |
| 2014 | $2,418 +0.9% | $639,110 +0.9% |
| 2013 | $2,397 +4% | $633,120 -1.1% |
| 2012 | $2,304 | $640,450 |
| 2011 | $2,304 +21% | $640,450 +0.9% |
| 2010 | $1,904 +10% | $634,990 -1.3% |
| 2009 | $1,731 +14.7% | $643,660 +5.2% |
| 2007 | $1,510 +5.2% | $611,630 +14.9% |
| 2006 | $1,435 -1.5% | $532,520 +13.4% |
| 2005 | $1,457 +12% | $469,580 +0.8% |
| 2004 | $1,301 +12% | $465,760 +71.2% |
| 2003 | $1,162 +4.5% | $272,056 +4% |
| 2002 | $1,112 +4.7% | $261,623 +4.2% |
| 2001 | $1,062 | $251,191 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Friendship Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Janney Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Deal Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Jackson-Reed High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Janney
- Middle: Deal Junior High School
- 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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