Off Market

1561 42nd St SE

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

$276,600

$332/sqft

2Beds

1Baths

832Sqft

0.08 acLot

1942Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Character Home

Built 1942 · 84 years of history

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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$332/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1942

This 832 square foot single family home has 2 bedrooms and 1.0 bathrooms. This home is located at 1561 42nd St SE, Washington, DC 20020.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,804/month

Principal & Interest$1,435

Property Tax$277

Insurance$92

Down payment20% ($55,320)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $221,280 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1942

HeatingForced air

CoolingNone

ParkingNo Data

Lot3,344 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1942

Systems

HeatingForced air

CoolingNone

RoofBuilt-up

Parking & Outdoor

Lot3,344 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodFort Davis

Annual tax$1,530

Parcel53700006

Features & details

4 categories of property features

Interior Features

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Forced air

Cooling

None

Exterior Features

Exterior

Brick

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Est. value$276,600

Est. rent$1,953/mo

Tax rate0.65%

Price/sqft$332

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$1,530$269,810

Apr 10, 2024$1,513$265,040

Apr 10, 2023$1,483$260,070

Apr 10, 2022$1,394$242,650

Apr 10, 2021$1,315$231,020

Apr 10, 2020$1,208$227,710

Apr 10, 2018$1,016$214,230

Apr 10, 2017$931$187,630

Apr 10, 2016$852$171,990

Apr 10, 2015$783$167,440

Apr 10, 2014$722$155,110

Apr 10, 2013$771$159,830

Apr 10, 2012$929$176,780

Apr 10, 2011$929$176,780

Apr 10, 2010$1,290$224,010

Apr 10, 2009$1,173$235,020

Apr 10, 2007$1,592$180,930

Apr 10, 2006$1,235$134,270

Apr 10, 2005$1,117$116,350

Apr 10, 2004$1,029$107,200

Apr 10, 2003$869$90,570

Apr 10, 2002$869$90,570

Apr 10, 2001$956$83,092

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Est. value$276,600

Est. rent$1,953/mo

Affordability$1,587/mo

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