Off Market6840d on market

1541 42nd St SE

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

$324,400

$390/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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People checking out this listing

6840 days on market

Established listing

$390/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 1541 42nd St SE, Washington, DC 20020.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$2,116/month

Principal & Interest$1,683

Property Tax$324

Insurance$108

Down payment20% ($64,880)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $259,520 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1942

HeatingForced air

ParkingNo Data

Lot3,302 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1942

Systems

HeatingForced air

RoofBuilt-up

Parking & Outdoor

Lot3,302 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodFort Davis

Annual tax$1,863

Parcel53700017

Features & details

3 categories of property features

Interior Features

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Forced air

Exterior Features

Exterior

Brick

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market6840

Est. value$324,400

Est. rent$1,953/mo

Tax rate0.65%

Price/sqft$390

Last sold$250,000

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

1 event

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jul 18, 2007Sold$250,000$300Public Record

Sold$250,000

Jul 18, 2007•$300/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

23 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2025$1,863$309,080

Apr 10, 2024$1,843$303,900

Apr 10, 2023$1,719$298,390

Apr 10, 2022$1,604$276,300

Apr 10, 2021$1,476$262,020

Apr 10, 2020$1,347$258,560

Apr 10, 2018$1,131$240,980

Apr 10, 2017$1,035$213,640

Apr 10, 2016$947$192,950

Apr 10, 2015$863$178,560

Apr 10, 2014$795$163,680

Apr 10, 2013$1,125$166,860

Apr 10, 2012—$183,810

Apr 10, 2011—$183,810

Apr 10, 2010—$229,990

Apr 10, 2009—$244,260

Apr 10, 2007$472$190,980

Apr 10, 2006$448$144,780

Apr 10, 2005$714$123,960

Apr 10, 2004$637$106,240

Apr 10, 2003$569$89,260

Apr 10, 2002$569$89,262

Apr 10, 2001$498$81,892

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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$324,400

Est. rent$1,953/mo

Affordability$1,862/mo

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