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5241 42ND Street NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20015
  • $1,499,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 47 Days
  • ID#: DCDC2228406
UPDATED: 55 min ago
$1,499,000
  • 5
    BEDS
  • 0.11
    ACRES
  • 4
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 3,280
    SQFT
  • $457
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1923
County:

School Information

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Middle School:
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Description

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, Rodmans, 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, DCs most desirable neighborhoods. Sellers would consider a lease for $7750/mo.

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5241 42ND Street NW WASHINGTON, DC 20015

  • Price: $1,499,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 47 Days
  • Updated: 55 min ago
  • ID#: DCDC2228406
5
Beds
4
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.11
Acres
3,280
SQFT
$457
$/SQFT
1923
Built
Neighborhood:
Friendship Heights
County:
Washington
Elementary School:
Janney
Middle School:
Deal
High School:
Wilson Senior
School District:
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Property Description
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, Rodmans, 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, DCs most desirable neighborhoods. Sellers would consider a lease for $7750/mo.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Bungalow Construction Materials MasonryWood Siding Fencing RearWood Garage Spaces 1.00 Garage Type Garage - Rear Entry Garage YN Yes Lot Features Rear YardFront Yard Other Structures Garage(s) Parking Types Attached GarageDrivewayOff StreetAlley Patio And Porch Features Porch(es) Pool No Pool Property Condition Excellent Roof Slate Soil Types Unknown View Garden/LawnCity Water Access YN No Water View YN No Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Above Grade Fin SQFT 2045 Basement Drainage SystemEnglishDaylightFullConnecting StairwayFully FinishedHeatedImprovedInterior AccessOutside EntranceRear EntranceWalkout StairsWindows Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 1235 Below Grade Unfinished Area 30 Cooling Central A/CDuctless/Mini-Split Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 1 Flooring Hardwood Heating 90% Forced Air Heating YN Yes Levels 3 Main Level Bedrooms 2 Upper Level1 Bedrooms 2

Property Features

Accessibility Features None Association YN No Central Air YN Yes Condo YN No Cooling Fuel Electric Foundation Details Brick/Mortar Heating Fuel Natural GasElectric Hot Water Natural Gas Lease Considered YN Yes Navigable Water YN N New Construction YN No Original MLSNumber 804259898774 Ownership Interest Fee Simple Sale Type Standard Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Structure Design Type Detached Tax Annual Amount 9935.00 Transportation Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mileBus Stop less than 1 mile Vacation Rental YN No Water Source Public Zoning AS PER TEX RECORD

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©2025 Bright MLS, All Rights Reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use 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 may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold, or are no longer being offered for sale. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or JT Whitney Homes | Long & Foster. 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. Data last updated: 2025-12-08T22:52:17.167.
 
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