When was property at 5331 42nd Place Northwest built and last sold?

The property at 5331 42nd Place Northwest was built in 1953 and last sold on Dec 18, 2014 for $752,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 5331 42nd Place Northwest is $1,049,698.

What are some comparable homes to 5331 42nd Place Northwest?

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Washington

20015

AU Park - Friendship Heights - Tenley

5331 42ND PLACE NW

Sold on Jun 9, 2026

Map

$1,000,000

● House - Off Market

5331 42ND PLACE NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20015

4 Beds

1 Bath, 2 Half Baths

1,616 Ft²

$5,848

Est. Monthly

About This Property

New Price and Fresh Paint! Discover the perfect blend of location and opportunity at 5331 42nd Place NW, ideally situated just one block from Friendship Heights and its exciting new development, shops, and dining. Step inside to an inviting open living and dining area highlighted by a charming wood-burning fireplace, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The table-space kitchen features a classic farmhouse sink, and a convenient powder room completes the main level.

Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and a full bath, while the finished lower level offers exceptional flexibility with a fourth bedroom, second full bath, laundry, storage, and a separate entrance, ideal for guests, an au pair, or home office use. Replacement windows throughout provide added comfort and efficiency.

Enjoy the ease of city living with no need for a car, though off-street parking is available in the partially fenced rear yard. Live comfortably as-is or explore expansion possibilities as many neighbors have already added on or up. A rare opportunity in a prime Northwest DC location.

Unit Size

1,616 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.06 acres

Price per sqft

$649

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$697

HOA Dues

Year Built

1953

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Last updated: 5 months ago (Bright MLS #DCDC2250050)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Jun 9, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
May 20, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Apr 30, 2026	Price Decreased	$1,049,000 ↓ $50K (4.6%)
Price Decreased
Mar 20, 2026	Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.	$1,099,000
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Property Highlights

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1953

Effective Year Built: 2014
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 6
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Building Condition: 3
Building Quality: 4
Construction Type: 12
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 2
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 1
Roof Cover Type: 6
Floor Count: 200
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 15
Basement Type: 8
Basement Area: 608
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 2,516

Total Building Area: 1,824
Gross Building Area: 1,824
Building Area: 1,216
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 1
Heating: 4
Heated Square Feet: 1,216
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: CHEVY CHASE
Land Acres: 0000000058
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 012
Legal Description 1: SQUARE 1664 LOT 0833 NBHD: CHEVY CHASE

Neighborhood

School District Name: District of Columbia Public Schools

Census Tract: 001100

Zoning

Zoning: R-2

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 08-0833

Parcel: 1664- -0833
Block: 1664
Lot: 833
Municipality: WARD 3
Latitude: 38.9602
Longitude: -77.0827

Address

Full Address: 5331 42nd Pl Nw

Address - House Number: 5331
Street Segment Direction: NW
Address - Street Name: 42nd
Address - Suffix Type: Pl
State: DC
City Name: Washington
Carrier Code: C043
4-Digit Zip Code: 1935
Zip Code: 20015

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $774,292
Tax Rate Code Area: 001

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1843

Valuation Date: Oct 04, 2023
Confidence Score: 75
Final Value: 1,051,012
High Value: 1,244,741
Low Value: 857,284

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $910,930

Market Land Value: $529,540
Market Improvement Value: $381,390

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $910,930
Assessed Land Value: $529,540
Assessed Improvements Value: $381,390

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Dec 18, 2014

Current Sale Recording Date: Dec 30, 2014
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 71
Previous Sale Recording Date: Sep 30, 2014
Previous Sale Contract Date: Sep 29, 2014
Previous Sale Amount: $670,000
Previous Sale Document Type: 71

Last Sale Mortgage

First Mortgage Lender:

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First Mortgage Transaction Date:

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First Mortgage Loan Amount:

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First Mortgage Terms:

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First Mortgage Loan Type:

Premium

Financing

First Mortgage Financing Type: FIX

Previous Mortgages

Previous Mortgage Lender:

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Previous Mortgage Transaction Date:

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Previous Mortgage Financing Type:

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Previous Mortgage Loan Amount:

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Previous Mortgage Term:

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Comparables

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$735,000

Sale Price/ft²

$565

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1690 ft²

Average Home Age

74.4 years

Currently For Sale

1736 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Kimberly A Cestari
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Last Updated: 1 hours ago
Data Source: Bright MLS , MLS# DCDC2250050

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5331 42ND PLACE NW

About This Property

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Zoning

Geography

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About Northwest Washington

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