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$1,150,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 1,824 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 5 days ago
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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.

Full Property Details for 5331 42nd Pl NW

General

  • Price: $1,150,000
  • Taxes: $8,366 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DCDC2235260
  • Updated: 1/10/2026
  • Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Dining, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Lower Floor Baths: 1
  • Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Has Laundry, Lower Floor

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Type: Off Street, Driveway, On Street

Location

  • County: WASHINGTON
  • Subdivision: CHEVY CHASE
  • Cross Streets: Between Military Rd NW and Jenifer St NW
  • Driving Directions: From Western Ave and 41st St NW, Lt on 41st St NW, Rt on Military Rd NW, Lt on 42nd St NW to property on right
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Entrance: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Full, Heated, Improved, Space For Rooms
  • Foundation: Other
  • Roof: Slate
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,824
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,616 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,216 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Below Grnd: 400 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

Unit 1

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

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,516
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: R

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $945.72
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • City/TownTax: $8,366
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $1,008,560
  • Tax Amount: $8,366
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1616

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 833

Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Kimberly A Cestari

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Schools serving 5331 42nd Pl NW

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Janney Elementary School
4130 Albemarle Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
PK-50.9 mi
Deal Middle School
3815 Fort Drive Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
6-80.7 mi
Jackson-Reed High School
3950 Chesapeake Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
9-120.7 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 5331 42nd Pl NW Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/05/2026
Listed
$1,150,000
52.93%
MLS
12/18/2014
Sold
$752,000
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Tax History for 5331 42nd Pl NW

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,366
2%
$984,280
2%
2024
$8,192
3%
$963,770
6%
2023
$7,967
9%
$910,930
6%
2022
$7,336
2%
$863,080
2%
2021
$7,181
4%
$844,800
4%
2020
$6,920
1%
$814,070
1%
2019
$6,821
—
$802,420
—
2018
$6,789
1%
$798,650
1%
2017
$6,710
6%
$789,390
6%
2016
$6,311
55%
$742,430
12%
2015
$4,062
68%
$660,970
3%
2014
$2,418
—
$639,110
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5331 42nd Place NW, Washington, DC 20015 (MLS# DCDC2235260) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 2 partial bathrooms. 5331 42nd Place NW is currently listed for $1,150,000 and was received on January 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 5331 42nd Place 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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