Off Market

1548 42nd St SE

Washington, DC, 20020 • Fort Davis • District of Columbia

$279,200

$273/sqft

2Beds

1Baths

1,024Sqft

0.06 acLot

1947Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Character Home

Built 1947 · 79 years of history

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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$273/sqft

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1947

This 1024 square foot single family home has 2 bedrooms and 1.0 bathrooms. This home is located at 1548 42nd St SE, Washington, DC 20020.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,821/month

Principal & Interest$1,449

Property Tax$279

Insurance$93

Down payment20% ($55,840)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $223,360 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1947

HeatingOther, Other

CoolingNone

ParkingNo Data

Lot2,482 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1947

Systems

HeatingOther, Other

CoolingNone

RoofBuilt-up

Parking & Outdoor

Lot2,482 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodFort Davis

Annual tax$1,591

Parcel53680002

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

Est. value$279,200

Est. rent$1,988/mo

Tax rate0.65%

Price/sqft$273

Tour days6

How are the schools in Washington?

3 schools rated nearby

Beers Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.7 mi

Sousa Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

1.3 mi

Anacostia High School

High • Public • 9-12

2.2 mi

Location

Washington, DC, 20020

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Tax history

23 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2025$1,591$277,060

Apr 10, 2024$1,565$271,190

Apr 10, 2023$1,530$266,470

Apr 10, 2022$1,436$247,650

Apr 10, 2021$1,331$237,360

Apr 10, 2020$1,215$233,530

Apr 10, 2018$1,022$217,420

Apr 10, 2017$936$188,590

Apr 10, 2016$857$172,520

Apr 10, 2015$794$167,900

Apr 10, 2014$732$156,270

Apr 10, 2013$785$161,400

Apr 10, 2012$937$177,690

Apr 10, 2011$937$177,690

Apr 10, 2010$820$223,800

Apr 10, 2009$745$234,290

Apr 10, 2007$695$180,680

Apr 10, 2006$660$134,050

Apr 10, 2005$838$125,260

Apr 10, 2004$766$117,830

Apr 10, 2003$792$112,480

Apr 10, 2002$792$112,479

Apr 10, 2001$703$103,192

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Est. value$279,200

Est. rent$1,988/mo

Affordability$1,602/mo

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