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  • $1,744,200

    5238 42nd St NW, Washington, DC 20015

    5beds
    2,024sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1925
    5,227 Square Feet Lot
    $1,744,200 Zestimate®
    $862/sqft
    $5,450 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,744,200

    $1.62M - $1.88M

    $5,450/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    In the heart of Friendship Heights minutes to shopping, American University and Bethesda is 5238 42nd Street, NW, with over 3000 sq ft of living space. Ground up development will feature 4 bedrooms on the upper level with a beautiful Master Suite and Bath. Basement will include in-law suite and full bath. The open feel of the main level connects the rooms and showcases a gorgeous chef's kitchen. A large flat, fenced backyard and outdoor space. Located a block and a half away from Wisconsin Avenue and access to shops, restaurants and Metro yet still nestled on a tranquil street.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,024 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 289

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 5,227 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1665N0014
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow
    Materials
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1925

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Washington

    Other

    Other facts
    • Heating: Forced Air
    • HeatingYN: true
    • CoolingYN: true
    • StructureType: Detached
    • StoriesTotal: 3
    • SpecialListingConditions: Standard
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
    • ConstructionMaterials: HardiPlank Type
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • ParkingFeatures: On Street
    • BelowGradeFinishedArea: 289
    • MlsStatus: ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT
    • TaxAnnualAmount: 2885.0

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/9/2020Sold$1,615,000+4.2%$798/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/5/2020Pending sale$1,550,000$766/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #DCDC463744 Report a problem
    3/28/2020Listed for sale$1,550,000+85.6%$766/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #DCDC463744 Report a problem
    12/27/2019Sold$835,000+4.5%$413/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    10/19/2019Listed for sale$799,000$395/sqft
    Source: Compass #DCDC447208 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$14,539 +2.1%$1,800,340 +2.2%
    2024$14,241 +5.5%$1,762,430 +5.5%
    2023$13,492 +3.5%$1,671,320 +3.6%

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    Neighborhood: Friendship Heights

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    Source: The 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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