537 42nd Street NE, Washington, DC 20019 - Photo 1

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$330,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
3 Beds
3 Full Baths
2,234 Sq. Ft.
Updated 8 days ago

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Property Description

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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 537 42nd St NE

General

Sold For: $330,000
Taxes: $2,450 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
MLS ID: DCDC2233506
Added to Site: 100 day(s) ago

Interior

Appliances: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1
Lower Floor Baths: 1
Lower - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3

Parking

Total Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Unpaved
Parking Type: Other, Off Street

Location

County: WASHINGTON
Subdivision: DEANWOOD
Driving Directions: From Benning Rd, turn north onto 42nd St. Property is on the right on the block between Edson Pl NE and Foote St NE.
City Limits: Yes

School Information

School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Brick
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Unfinished
Foundation: Other
Roof: Shingle
Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 2,234
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 2,021 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,396 Sq. Ft.
Finished Below Grnd: 625 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1941
Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

Unit 1

Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,250
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $142.55
Assessment Year: 2025
City/TownTax: $2,450
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $395,040
Tax Amount: $2,450
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2021

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 800

Listed by Keller Williams Preferred Properties, Ashley J Byrd
Sold by Samson Properties, Mulugeta A Beyene

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Schools

Schools serving 537 42nd St NE

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Lorraine H. Whitlock Elementary School 1300 44th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20019	K-5	0.8 mi
Kelly Miller Middle School 301 49th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20019	6-8	0.6 mi
H.D. Woodson High School 540 55th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20019	9-12	1.1 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 537 42nd St NE

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

2/17/2026

Sold

$330,000

65.83%

MLS

12/04/2025

Listed

$199,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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