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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,280 sqft
Price per Sqft $467
Subdivision Friendship Heights
MLS Listing ID DCDC2224990
Style Bungalow
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,045
Year Built 1923
Annual Tax Amount $9,935
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 4,725 Sqft
Acres 0.11
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Located at 5241 42nd St NW, Washington, DC, this light-filled, recently renovated bungalow offers the perfect combination of modern comfort, thoughtful design, and unmatched convenience. Just 300 feet from the Friendship Heights Metro (Red Line) and within easy walking distance to Giant, Whole Foods, Rodman's, and a variety of dining and entertainment options, this home is ideally situated for urban living.
Spread across three spacious levels, the home features a versatile floor plan:
Main Level: Two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a separate den/office ideal for remote work, and inviting living and dining rooms. The fully renovated kitchen is equipped with modern finishes and energy-efficient appliances.
Upper Level: A spacious primary suite offers a private retreat, complemented by an additional bedroom or flexible living room area.
Lower Level: Includes two bedrooms/dens, and two full bathrooms, large living area previously used as a home theater and Laundry room. The layout allows for the owner to separate part of the lower level into a complete in-law suite with its own living area, kitchenette, and independent entrance. Great for a nanny/Au Pair or to make rental income (rentals have ranged from $1200-1500)
Additional features include 3 zones heating and cooling, Pella windows, slate roof all copper plumbing, and two off-street parking spaces, including a detached garage.. The home has a proven rental history of over $7,500 per month, making it a strong investment opportunity in one of DC's most desirable neighborhoods.
Location
State DC
County Washington
Zoning R
Direction West
Rooms
Basement Drainage System, English, Daylight, Full, Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Walkout Stairs, Windows
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Cooling Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Natural Gas, Electric
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es)
Parking Features Garage - Rear Entry
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Rear, Wood
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn, City
Roof Type Slate
Accessibility None
Porch Porch(es)
Attached Garage 1
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Rear Yard, Front Yard
Story 3
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2045
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Bungalow
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Janney
Middle Schools Deal
High Schools Wilson Senior
School District District Of Columbia Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 1741//0035
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 3280
Special Listing Condition Standard
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