Sold523d on market
5121 42nd St NW
Washington, DC, 20016 • Friendship Heights • District of Columbia
$1,510,000
$535/sqft
4Beds
4Baths
2,824Sqft
0.12 acLot
1958Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1958 · 68 years of history
Chevy Chase
Friendship Heights
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
11 views
People checking out this listing
523 days on market
Established listing
$535/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1958
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.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights full kitchen, two full-bathrooms, and three bedrooms as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$9,848/month
Principal & Interest$7,835
Property Tax$1,510
Insurance$503
Down payment20% ($302,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,208,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1958
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Parking2 Parking spaces
Lot5,175 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
Year built1958
Stories3
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
RoofShingle
ConstructionOther
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Street
BasementFull,Connecting Stairway,Exterior Entry,Finished
Lot5,175 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodFriendship Heights
ZoningR-2
Annual tax$10,027
Parcel17390017
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Cooktop
Oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Disposal
Washer
Dryer
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Laundry
Upper Level
In Basement
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Street
Construction
Other
Lot Features
Unknown Soil Type
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
850 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market523
Est. value$1,478,500
Est. rent$6,893/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$535
On marketAug 16, 2024
PostedAug 16, 2024
Last sold$1,510,000
MLS updatedNov 1, 2024
Tour days6
Views11
How are the schools in Washington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20016
Price history
20 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 1, 2024Sold$1,510,000$535Bright MLS
Oct 23, 2024Pending Sale$1,549,000$549Bright MLS
Oct 4, 2024Contingent$1,549,000$549Bright MLS
Sep 18, 2024Price Change$1,549,000$549Bright MLS
Sep 3, 2024Price Change$1,569,000$556Long & Foster Broker Feed
Aug 16, 2024Listed For Sale$1,569,900$556Long & Foster Broker Feed
Mar 21, 2017Sold$1,145,000$405Public Record
Feb 14, 2017Pending Sale$1,185,000$420TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Jan 31, 2017Price Change$1,185,000$420TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Jan 30, 2017Listing Removed$4,995$2Keller Williams - Fairfax - Capital Properties
Jan 18, 2017Listed For Rent$4,995$2Keller Williams - Fairfax - Capital Properties
Nov 8, 2016Listed For Sale$1,270,000$450Keller Williams Capital Properties
Jan 1, 2015Sold$1,065,000$377Long & Foster Broker Feed
Feb 26, 2013Sold$1,065,000$377Public Record
Jan 3, 2013Listed For Sale$1,095,000$388Long and Foster Real Estate
Jun 13, 2011Sold$1,050,000$372Public Record
Jan 20, 2011Sold$540,000$191Public Record
Oct 25, 2010Sold$540,000$191Agent Provided
Oct 10, 2010Listed For Sale$539,000$191RE/MAX Allegiance
Jul 1, 1997Sold$700,000$248Public Record
Sold$1,510,000
Nov 1, 2024•$535/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$1,549,000
Oct 23, 2024•$549/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$1,549,000
Oct 4, 2024•$549/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$1,549,000
Sep 18, 2024•$549/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$1,569,000
Sep 3, 2024•$556/sqft•Long & Foster Broker Feed
Listed For Sale$1,569,900
Aug 16, 2024•$556/sqft•Long & Foster Broker Feed
Sold$1,145,000
Mar 21, 2017•$405/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$1,185,000
Feb 14, 2017•$420/sqft•TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Price Change$1,185,000
Jan 31, 2017•$420/sqft•TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Removed$4,995
Jan 30, 2017•$2/sqft•Keller Williams - Fairfax - Capital Properties
Listed For Rent$4,995
Jan 18, 2017•$2/sqft•Keller Williams - Fairfax - Capital Properties
Listed For Sale$1,270,000
Nov 8, 2016•$450/sqft•Keller Williams Capital Properties
Sold$1,065,000
Jan 1, 2015•$377/sqft•Long & Foster Broker Feed
Sold$1,065,000
Feb 26, 2013•$377/sqft•Public Record
Listed For Sale$1,095,000
Jan 3, 2013•$388/sqft•Long and Foster Real Estate
Sold$1,050,000
Jun 13, 2011•$372/sqft•Public Record
Sold$540,000
Jan 20, 2011•$191/sqft•Public Record
Sold$540,000
Oct 25, 2010•$191/sqft•Agent Provided
Listed For Sale$539,000
Oct 10, 2010•$191/sqft•RE/MAX Allegiance
Sold$700,000
Jul 1, 1997•$248/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2025$10,760$1,355,760
Apr 9, 2024$10,565$1,329,980
Apr 9, 2023$10,027$1,263,610
Apr 9, 2022$9,578$1,205,520
Apr 9, 2021$9,499$1,193,880
Apr 9, 2020$9,086$1,144,660
Apr 9, 2018$9,460$1,186,260
Apr 9, 2017$9,473$1,186,950
Apr 9, 2016$9,246$1,159,420
Apr 9, 2015$8,605$1,083,810
Apr 9, 2014$8,486$1,068,520
Apr 9, 2013$8,888$1,045,660
Apr 9, 2012$7,388$1,040,050
Apr 9, 2011$7,388$1,040,050
Apr 9, 2010$2,785$722,800
Apr 9, 2009$2,709$763,430
Apr 9, 2007$2,346$740,170
Apr 9, 2006$2,230$663,190
Apr 9, 2005$2,211$590,650
Apr 9, 2004$1,974$680,140
Apr 9, 2003$1,763$397,278
Apr 9, 2002$1,690$382,043
Apr 9, 2001$1,617$366,808
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