Off Market2862d on market

1540 42nd St SE

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

$425,800

$416/sqft

3Beds

2Baths

1,024Sqft

0.08 acLot

1947Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Transitional Style

Built 1947 · 79 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

2862 days on market

Established listing

$416/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Townhouse · Built 1947

*** NEW RENOVATION! *** FORT DUPONT PARKS NEWEST RENOVATED ROWHOME! END UNIT FILLED WITH LIGHT WITH LARGE TIERED SIDE AND REAR GARDENS! MASTE BEDROOM WITH HUGE CLOSET! NEW DESIGNER KITCHEN W/ STAINLESS APPLIANCES, QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS. HARDOOWS ON MAIN FLOOR! LOWER LEVEL REC ROOM W/ FULL BATH OR ROOMATE SPACE! LIVE IN DC IN SPACE AND COMFORT FOR THE PRICE OF A CONDO!

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$2,777/month

Principal & Interest$2,209

Property Tax$426

Insurance$142

Down payment20% ($85,160)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $340,640 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeTownhouse

Year Built1947

HeatingForced air

CoolingCentral

ParkingNo Data

Lot3,388 sqft

Property

Home typeTownhouse

StyleTransitional

Year built1947

Systems

HeatingForced air

CoolingCentral

RoofBuilt-up

Parking & Outdoor

BasementPartially finished

Lot3,388 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodFort Davis

Annual tax$2,934

Parcel53680005

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths2

Features & details

6 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Floor Plan - Open

Combination Dining/Living

Appliances

Dishwasher

Dryer

Garbage disposal

Microwave

Range / Oven

Refrigerator

Washer

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Forced air

Cooling

Central

Exterior Features

Exterior

Brick

Room details

1 room detailed

Pantry

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market2862

Est. value$425,800

Est. rent$2,682/mo

Tax rate0.65%

Price/sqft$416

Last sold$375,000

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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Price history

3 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jun 8, 2018Sold$375,000$366Public Record

Mar 14, 2018Listed For Sale$369,900$361Central Properties, Llc,

Oct 12, 2017Sold$243,800$238Public Record

Sold$375,000

Jun 8, 2018•$366/sqft•Public Record

Listed For Sale$369,900

Mar 14, 2018•$361/sqft•Central Properties, Llc,

Sold$243,800

Oct 12, 2017•$238/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

23 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2025$2,934$434,980

Apr 10, 2024$2,920$430,550

Apr 10, 2023$2,871$421,720

Apr 10, 2022$2,722$398,970

Apr 10, 2021$2,547$375,960

Apr 10, 2020$2,497$369,430

Apr 10, 2018$24,502$245,020

Apr 10, 2017$10,800$215,990

Apr 10, 2016$5,704$195,000

Apr 10, 2015$9,419$188,380

Apr 10, 2014$5,025$171,790

Apr 10, 2013$5,108$174,640

Apr 10, 2012$5,073$192,670

Apr 10, 2011$513$192,670

Apr 10, 2010$424$241,820

Apr 10, 2009$385$262,440

Apr 10, 2007$358$207,270

Apr 10, 2006$340$157,230

Apr 10, 2005$448$141,260

Apr 10, 2004$400$121,400

Apr 10, 2003$372$107,580

Apr 10, 2002$372$107,575

Apr 10, 2001$330$98,693

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Washington, DC • District of Columbia

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$425,800

Est. rent$2,682/mo

Affordability$2,444/mo

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