Sold465d on market
1549 42nd St SE
Washington, DC, 20020 • Fort Davis • District of Columbia
$385,000
$311/sqft
2Beds
2Baths
1,236Sqft
0.07 acLot
1942Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1942 · 84 years of history
Fort Dupont Park
Fort Davis
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Listed 465 days ago · 5 views
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
465 days on market
Established listing
$311/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
ModerateThis home ranks in the top 44% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Townhouse · Built 1942
Discover modern living in this newly renovated semi-detached home. The main floor features a spacious living room with stunning hardwood floors, extending into a well-appointed kitchen with sleek stainless steel appliances and island providing additional prep space, seating, and storage. Upstairs, you'll find 2 spacious bedrooms and a renovated full bathroom. The fully finished basement offers additional living space with a full bathroom and a bonus room providing flexibility for guests that can also be used as a home office or gym. Relax on the covered front porch overlooking a fenced yard. The large backyard is ideal for entertaining and offers enough space for 2-3 cars. Looking for additional storage? This home has a large shed on the property as well. Conveniently located near shops, dining, and major commuter routes, this home combines style and convenience in one perfect package. Make it yours today!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fully finished basement, bonus room providing flexibility, and spacious bedrooms as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,511/month
Principal & Interest$1,998
Property Tax$385
Insurance$128
Down payment20% ($77,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $308,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1942
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot3,160 sqft
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleColonial
Year built1942
Stories2
Systems
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street, Off Street
BasementFinished,Improved,Exterior Entry,Side Entrance,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access
Lot3,160 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodFort Davis
ZoningRESIDENTIAL
Annual tax$2,313
Parcel53700001
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Combination Kitchen/Dining
Appliances
Microwave
Oven/Range - Electric
Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Washer/Dryer Stacked
Electric Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Heating
Central
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Laundry
In Basement
Hookup
Washer In Unit
Windows
Double Hung
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
On Street
Off Street
Construction
Brick
Lot Features
Unknown Soil Type
Pool Features
None
Utilities
Natural Gas Available
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
820 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market465
Est. value$375,700
Est. rent$2,353/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$311
On marketAug 4, 2024
PostedAug 4, 2024
Last sold$385,000
MLS updatedJan 1, 2025
Tour days6
Views5
How are the schools in Washington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20020
Price history
27 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 30, 2024Sold$385,000$311Bright MLS
Sep 22, 2024Pending Sale$375,000$303Bright MLS
Sep 1, 2024Contingent$375,000$303Bright MLS
Aug 4, 2024Listed For Sale$375,000$303Bright MLS
Jul 20, 2024Listing Removed——Bright MLS
Jun 5, 2024Price Change$399,000$323Bright MLS
Apr 12, 2024Price Change$435,000$352Bright MLS
Feb 23, 2024Price Change$439,000$355Bright MLS
Jan 29, 2024Price Change$459,000$371Bright MLS
Jan 16, 2024Price Change$469,500$380Bright MLS
Jan 3, 2024Price Change$484,500$392Bright MLS
Dec 23, 2023Price Change$494,500$400Bright MLS
Dec 12, 2023Price Change$498,500$403Bright MLS
Dec 1, 2023Listed For Sale$505,000$409Bright MLS
Jan 26, 2023Sold$256,500$208Bright MLS
Mar 17, 2022Pending Sale$239,000$193Bright MLS
Feb 26, 2022Listing Removed$239,000$193Bright MLS
Dec 31, 2020Pending Sale$239,000$193Frontier Realty Group, LLC
Dec 31, 2020Listed For Sale$239,000$193Frontier Realty Group, LLC
Dec 31, 2020Pending Sale$239,000$193Bright MLS
Oct 27, 2020Listing Removed$239,000$193Frontier Realty Group, LLC
Sep 29, 2020Pending Sale$239,000$193Frontier Realty Group, LLC
Sep 29, 2020Listed For Sale$239,000$193Frontier Realty Group, LLC
Jul 9, 2020Listing Removed$239,000$193Frontier Realty Group, LLC
Jun 30, 2020Listed For Sale$239,000$193Frontier Realty Group, LLC
May 5, 2020Listing Removed$239,000$193Frontier Realty Group, LLC
Apr 21, 2020Listed For Sale$239,000$193Frontier Realty Group, LLC
Sold$385,000
Dec 30, 2024•$311/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$375,000
Sep 22, 2024•$303/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$375,000
Sep 1, 2024•$303/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$375,000
Aug 4, 2024•$303/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Jul 20, 2024•Bright MLS
Price Change$399,000
Jun 5, 2024•$323/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$435,000
Apr 12, 2024•$352/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$439,000
Feb 23, 2024•$355/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$459,000
Jan 29, 2024•$371/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$469,500
Jan 16, 2024•$380/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$484,500
Jan 3, 2024•$392/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$494,500
Dec 23, 2023•$400/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$498,500
Dec 12, 2023•$403/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$505,000
Dec 1, 2023•$409/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$256,500
Jan 26, 2023•$208/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$239,000
Mar 17, 2022•$193/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$239,000
Feb 26, 2022•$193/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$239,000
Dec 31, 2020•$193/sqft•Frontier Realty Group, LLC
Listed For Sale$239,000
Dec 31, 2020•$193/sqft•Frontier Realty Group, LLC
Pending Sale$239,000
Dec 31, 2020•$193/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$239,000
Oct 27, 2020•$193/sqft•Frontier Realty Group, LLC
Pending Sale$239,000
Sep 29, 2020•$193/sqft•Frontier Realty Group, LLC
Listed For Sale$239,000
Sep 29, 2020•$193/sqft•Frontier Realty Group, LLC
Listing Removed$239,000
Jul 9, 2020•$193/sqft•Frontier Realty Group, LLC
Listed For Sale$239,000
Jun 30, 2020•$193/sqft•Frontier Realty Group, LLC
Listing Removed$239,000
May 5, 2020•$193/sqft•Frontier Realty Group, LLC
Listed For Sale$239,000
Apr 21, 2020•$193/sqft•Frontier Realty Group, LLC
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$20,451$409,020
Apr 10, 2024$13,858$402,220
Apr 10, 2023$2,313$272,130
Apr 10, 2022$2,152$253,130
Apr 10, 2021$2,042$240,200
Apr 10, 2020$585$236,780
Apr 10, 2018$540$222,070
Apr 10, 2017$494$196,350
Apr 10, 2016$452$179,060
Apr 10, 2015$412$173,670
Apr 10, 2014$380$159,540
Apr 10, 2013$398$162,770
Apr 10, 2012$460$178,790
Apr 10, 2011$460$178,790
Apr 10, 2010$381$223,830
Apr 10, 2009$248$242,750
Apr 10, 2007$241$189,850
Apr 10, 2006$229$143,710
Apr 10, 2005$361$123,540
Apr 10, 2004$323$106,080
Apr 10, 2003$288$90,010
Apr 10, 2002$288$90,009
Apr 10, 2001$252$82,577
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Washington, DC • District of Columbia
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
20001200022000320009200102001120016200192002020032
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