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Sold for $330,000
  • $330,000

    537 42nd St NE, Washington, DC 20019

    3beds
    2,021sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1941
    2,250 Square Feet Lot
    $328,800 Zestimate®
    $163/sqft
    $3,093 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $328,800

    $312,000 - $345,000

    $3,093/mo

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    What's special

    AGENTS - PLEASE VIEW AGENT REMARKS IN BRIGHT MLS. Back to the market refreshed and with a new approach! Don’t miss this opportunity to own a solid all-brick 1941 row home in the highly sought-after Deanwood community of Washington, DC. This charming 3-bedroom, 3 full-bath home spans three levels and includes a private basement entrance that offers excellent flexibility for extended living, rental potential, or added privacy. Home is being sold AS-IS. The home offers endless possibilities with a spacious layout and an unfinished basement where discoloration is present on the walls. New basement windows were installed in 2024, and the roof was replaced in 2019 with a 20-year transferable warranty. The property sits on a generous lot with a large fenced-in backyard ideal for entertaining or future expansion, plus private off-street parking for up to four cars. Conveniently located near the Metro and major commuter routes, this home provides quick connectivity to downtown DC, shopping, dining, and public transportation. A great opportunity to personalize and build value in a rapidly developing neighborhood. Please schedule all showings online via Showing Time. Offers may be entered ONLINE through Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm. AT SELLER'S DISCRETION, AN OFFER MAY BE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Ashley Byrd 202-907-5083,

    Keller Williams Preferred Properties

    Bought with:

    Mulugeta Beyene, 0225193141

    Samson Properties

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2233506MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Basement
    • Area: 838
    Heating
    • Hot Water, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,234
    • Total interior livable area: 2,021 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,396
    • Finished area below ground: 625

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Unpaved, Other, Off Street
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Three
    • Stories: 3
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 2,250 sqft
    • Features: Unknown Soil Type
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 5091//0800
    • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Other
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1941

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Washington
    • Subdivision: Deanwood

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/19/2026Listing removed$6,500$3/sqft
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    3/5/2026Price change$6,500-7.1%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    3/4/2026Listed for rent$7,000$3/sqft
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    2/17/2026Sold$330,000+65.8%$163/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2233506 Report a problem
    12/27/2025Pending sale$199,000$98/sqft
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    12/22/2025Listing removed$199,000$98/sqft
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    12/4/2025Listed for sale$199,000-36.8%$98/sqft
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    11/1/2025Listing removed$314,999$156/sqft
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    9/12/2025Price change$314,999-10%$156/sqft
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    7/25/2025Price change$349,999-6.7%$173/sqft
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    6/28/2025Listed for sale$374,999+307.6%$186/sqft
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    10/3/2002Sold$92,000$46/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,450 +8.9%$386,140 +1.5%
    2024$2,249 +8.7%$380,520 +4.2%
    2023$2,068 +7.7%$365,290 +7.9%
    2022$1,921 +8.9%$338,410 +5.6%
    2021$1,765 +9.7%$320,530 +5%
    2020$1,609 +19.4%$305,340 +19.8%
    2018$1,348 +9.4%$254,800 +9.8%
    2017$1,232 +9.4%$232,110 +4.7%
    2016$1,126 +9.8%$221,650 +14%
    2015$1,026 +8.8%$194,390 +7.3%
    2014$943 +0.1%$181,110 +0.7%
    2013$942 -18.9%$179,880 -11.9%
    2012$1,162 $204,170
    2011$1,162 +3.7%$204,170 -20.8%
    2010$1,120 +10%$257,760 -4%
    2009$1,019 $268,420 +61.8%
    2007-- $165,930 +69.9%
    2002$937 +51.7%$97,641 +3.5%
    2001$618 $94,362

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    Neighborhood: Mahaning Heights

    Nearby schools

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    • 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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