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$1,499,000 Sale Pending

  • For Sale
  • Pending
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 3,310 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
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Charming and tastefully renovated, this light-filled bungalow offers the perfect blend of modern comfort, classic style, and unbeatable location. Just steps from the Friendship Heights Metro (Red Line), the home sits on a quiet, tree-lined street while remaining within easy walking distance to Giant, Whole Foods, Rodman's, and a wide range of dining and entertainment options. With a large, fenced-in yard and private setting, it offers the best of both urban convenience and suburban tranquility. The home is spread across three spacious levels, providing a flexible and functional layout to suit a variety of needs. On the main level, there are two bedrooms and a full bathroom, along with a separate den or office ideal for working from home. The living and dining rooms are warm and inviting, and the fully renovated kitchen features modern finishes and energy-efficient appliances. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite creates a comfortable retreat, complete with an additional room that can serve as a fourth bedroom, sitting area, or flexible living space. The lower level includes two additional bedrooms or dens, two full bathrooms, and a generous living area that has previously served as a home theater. There is also a laundry room and the potential to separate part of the lower level into a complete in-law suite. With its own entrance, kitchenette, and living area, this space is perfect for a nanny, Au Pair, guests, or as a rental unit, with past rental income ranging between $1,200 and $1,500 per month. Additional features of the home include three-zone heating and cooling, Pella windows, a slate roof, all-copper plumbing, and two off-street parking spaces, including a detached garage. With a proven rental history of over $7,500 per month, this home represents a strong investment opportunity in one of Washington, DC's most desirable neighborhoods. Sellers would consider a lease for $7750/mo.

Full Property Details for 5241 42nd St NW

General

  • Price: $1,499,000
  • Taxes: $9,935 (2025)
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DCDC2228406
  • Updated: 1/3/2026
  • Added to Site: 88 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1
  • Lower Floor Baths: 2
  • Lower - Full Baths: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 2

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, Alley
  • Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry

Location

  • County: WASHINGTON
  • Subdivision: FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS
  • Driving Directions: On 42nd St
  • Direction Faces: West
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
  • Elementary School: Janney
  • Middle School: Deal
  • High School: Wilson Senior

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Masonry, Wood Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Entrance: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Drainage System, English, Daylight, Full, Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Walkout Stairs, Windows
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Roof: Slate
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 3,310
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 3,280 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 2,045 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Below Grnd: 1,235 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Excellent

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Bathrooms-Lower: 2
  • Bedrooms-Lower: 1

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Garage(s)

Lot Features

  • Property View: Garden/Lawn, City
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,725
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: AS PER TEX RECORD
  • Lot Description: Rear Yard, Front Yard
  • Fencing (Description): Rear, Wood

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $733.01
  • For Lease: Yes
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $1,965,000
  • Tax Amount: $9,935
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple

Listed by Compass, Erich W Cabe

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Schools serving 5241 42nd St NW

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Janney Elementary School
4130 Albemarle Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
PK-50.7 mi
Deal Middle School
3815 Fort Drive Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
6-80.5 mi
Jackson-Reed High School
3950 Chesapeake Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
9-120.6 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 5241 42nd St NW Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
10/21/2025
Listed
$1,499,000
90.96%
MLS
5/25/2004
Sold
$785,000
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Tax History for 5241 42nd St NW

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$10,173
2%
$1,196,880
2%
2024
$9,935
3%
$1,168,770
6%
2023
$9,664
10%
$1,105,210
7%
2022
$8,818
2%
$1,037,460
2%
2021
$8,613
5%
$1,013,330
5%
2020
$8,225
2%
$967,630
2%
2019
$8,078
1%
$950,320
1%
2018
$8,015
1%
$942,950
1%
2017
$7,918
4%
$931,490
4%
2016
$7,628
7%
$897,430
7%
2015
$7,104
3%
$835,780
3%
2014
$6,902
—
$811,980
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5241 42nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20015 (MLS# DCDC2228406) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 5241 42nd Street NW is currently listed for $1,499,000 and was received on October 21, 2025. Want to learn more about 5241 42nd Street NW? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Washington? You can browse all Washington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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