Off Market11751d on marketHistoric · 90 yrs

242 Jefferson St NW

Washington, DC, 20011 • Petworth • District of Columbia

$539,200

$458/sqft

3Beds

1.5Baths

1,177Sqft

0.06 acLot

1936Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Character Home

Built 1936 · 90 years of history

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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People checking out this listing

11751 days on market

Established listing

$458/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1936 · Historic

This 1177 square foot single family home has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. This home is located at 242 Jefferson St NW, Washington, DC 20011.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$3,517/month

Principal & Interest$2,798

Property Tax$539

Insurance$180

Down payment20% ($107,840)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $431,360 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1936

HeatingOther, Other

CoolingNone

ParkingNo Data

Lot2,556 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1936

Systems

HeatingOther, Other

CoolingNone

RoofMetal

Parking & Outdoor

BasementFinished

Lot2,556 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodPetworth

Annual tax$5,664

Parcel33280038

Features & details

4 categories of property features

Interior Features

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Other

Cooling

None

Exterior Features

Exterior

Brick

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market11751

Est. value$539,200

Est. rent$3,304/mo

Tax rate0.65%

Price/sqft$458

Last sold$129,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Washington?

3 schools rated nearby

Barnard Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.5 mi

Ida B. Wells Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.8 mi

Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland

High • Public • 9-12

1.1 mi

Location

Washington, DC, 20011

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Price history

1 event

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Feb 4, 1994Sold$129,000$110Public Record

Sold$129,000

Feb 4, 1994•$110/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

23 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 9, 2025$5,664$666,380

Apr 9, 2024$5,626$661,930

Apr 9, 2023$5,525$649,940

Apr 9, 2022$5,017$590,270

Apr 9, 2021$3,321$559,530

Apr 9, 2020$3,019$528,930

Apr 9, 2018$2,513$457,000

Apr 9, 2017$2,291$402,770

Apr 9, 2016$2,089$365,880

Apr 9, 2015$1,901$333,370

Apr 9, 2014$1,739$274,750

Apr 9, 2013$1,670$265,530

Apr 9, 2012$1,764$275,070

Apr 9, 2011$1,764$275,070

Apr 9, 2010$1,537$331,970

Apr 9, 2009$1,398$381,210

Apr 9, 2007$1,253$319,700

Apr 9, 2006$1,191$233,940

Apr 9, 2005$1,706$177,700

Apr 9, 2004$1,600$166,630

Apr 9, 2003$915$125,285

Apr 9, 2002$880$121,627

Apr 9, 2001$845$117,969

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Washington, DC • District of Columbia

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Est. value$539,200

Est. rent$3,304/mo

Affordability$3,055/mo

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