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5121 42nd St NW, Washington, DC, 20016

$1,569,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
3 Full Baths, 1 Partial
2,824 SqFt
$556/SqFt
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5121 42nd St NW, Washington$1,569,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingOff Street
Year Built1958
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #DCDC2154798
Lot Size0.12 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 5121 42nd St NW

OPEN Sat 1 to 3 PM- , Welcome to 5121 42nd Street, NW in Washington's Friendship Heights neighborhood. Nestled between Tenleytown and Chevy Chase, you'll find this renovated and expanded four-bedroom, three and a half bath home (2,824 finished sq feet). This well-maintained property sits on a flat and fenced in yard with two off-street parking spaces. Features include an open kitchen with a large island and plenty of counter space along with a separate living room area and a family room area. The primary bedroom suite includes a walk-in closet, an en-suite bathroom, and an extraordinary primary deck which offers beautiful views of the neighborhood. The upper-level includes three bedrooms, two full-bathrooms, and a second laundry facility. The home also features a finished lower-level recreation room - plus bedroom, full bathroom, a full kitchen, and separate entrance/exist. This flexible lower level had once been used as a separate rental apartment. This home is in boundary for Janney Elementary (Great Schools 10/10), Deal Middle (Great Schools 10/10), and Jackson Reed High School (Great Schools 9/10). Whether you're entertaining formally in the dining room or relaxing in the completely enclosed yard, you will appreciate this home's thoughtful updates. Stroll through Fort Reno Park, shop at Friendship Heights, enjoy the Georgetown Day playground, or take a culinary trip along Wisconsin Avenue – you are sure to enjoy your lifestyle in this vibrant neighborhood.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 2,824 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (202) 483-6300
  • Listing Agent: Joshua Waxman

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Stove, Cooktop, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Off Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.12 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Wilson High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Deal Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Janney Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Wisconsin Ave: Head south on Wisconsin Ave toward Ingomar St NW, Turn left after Bank of America, Turn Right at the 1st cross st onto 42nd St. NW, home will be on the left

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,569,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $556/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $9,086
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Washington, DC

City

Med. Sold Price

$674.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$511

Avg. Days On Market

41

# of Sold Homes

436

5121 42nd St NW vs Washington

28 DAYS ON ROCKET

-13 Days

$1,569,000

+$894.3K More

$556/SqFt

+$45 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $894.3K more than the Median Sold Price and $45/SqFt more than other homes in Washington, DC.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #DCDC2154798

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (202) 483-6300
  • Listing Agent: Joshua Waxman

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Mar 24, 2017Home Sold
$1,145,000
Feb 26, 2013Home Sold
$1,065,000
Jun 13, 2011Home Sold
$1,050,000
Jan 20, 2011Home Sold
$540,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$9,086$1,144,660
2019$9,038$1,138,220
2018$9,460$1,186,260
2017$9,473$1,186,950

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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10
/10

  • Janney Elementary School

  • 4130 Albemarle St NW

  • 0.65 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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10
/10

  • Deal Middle School

  • 3815 Fort Dr NW

  • 0.45 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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9
/10

  • Wilson High School

  • 3950 Chesapeake St NW

  • 0.53 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $183,721. Residents of Washington, DC typically earn $200k+ each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently Asked Questions About 5121 42nd St NW

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 5121 42nd St NW property is $1,569,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 5121 42nd St NW is a house located in Washington, District of Columbia, 20016.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 5121 42nd St NW is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 5121 42nd St NW are:
Janney Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 10/10
Deal Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 10/10
Wilson High School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $9,086 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on March 24, 2017 for $1,145,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 5121 42nd St NW has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 5121 42nd St NW is 2,824 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 5121 42nd St NW is 1958.

Rocket Homes›District of Columbia›Washington›20016›5121 42nd St NW

This home is located at 5121 42nd St NW in Washington, DC and zip code 20016 in the Friendship Heights neighborhood. This 2,824 square foot home, which was built in 1958, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 19, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,569,000.

In August 2024, from all listings sold in Washington, DC there were more than 95 sold above asking price, over 229 sold below and more than 112 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Washington, DC between July 2024 and August 2024 increased by 8.3%. In August 2024, listings were on the market for 41 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $674,623.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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