$1,499,000

5241 42ND ST NW, Washington, DC 20015

  • 5 beds |
  • 4 baths |
  • 3,280 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1923
  • Property Lot Size Icon4,792sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon 1 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $457/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 5 days ago

Property Description

Charming and tastefully renovated, this light-filled bungalow offers the perfect blend of modern comfort, classic style, and unbeatable location. Just steps from the Friendship Heights Metro (Red Line), the home sits on a quiet, tree-lined street while remaining within easy walking distance to Giant, Whole Foods, Rodman’s, and a wide range of dining and entertainment options. With a large, fenced-in yard and private setting, it offers the best of both urban convenience and suburban tranquility.<br> The home is spread across three spacious levels, providing a flexible and functional layout to suit a variety of needs. On the main level, there are two bedrooms and a full bathroom, along with a separate den or office ideal for working from home. The living and dining rooms are warm and inviting, and the fully renovated kitchen features modern finishes and energy-efficient appliances.<br> Upstairs, the expansive primary suite creates a comfortable retreat, complete with an additional room that can serve as a fourth bedroom, sitting area, or flexible living space.<br> The lower level includes two additional bedrooms or dens, two full bathrooms, and a generous living area that has previously served as a home theater. There is also a laundry room and the potential to separate part of the lower level into a complete in-law suite. With its own entrance, kitchenette, and living area, this space is perfect for a nanny, Au Pair, guests, or as a rental unit, with past rental income ranging between $1,200 and $1,500 per month.<br> Additional features of the home include three-zone heating and cooling, Pella windows, a slate roof, all-copper plumbing, and two off-street parking spaces, including a detached garage. With a proven rental history of over $7,500 per month, this home represents a strong investment opportunity in one of Washington, DC’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Listing Status:
Active
Listing Office:
Compass : 3012981001
Listing Agent:
Erich W Cabe : 2023206469
MLS ID:
DCDC2228406
  • Basement: Drainage systemEnglishDaylightFullConnecting stairwayFully finishedHeatedImprovedInterior accessOutside entranceRear entranceWalkout stairsWindows
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • A/C: Central A/CDuctless/Mini-Split
  • Heating: 90% Forced AirNatural GasElectric
  • Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 1
  • Disability Feature: None
  • General: Above GradeBelow Grade
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Other Structures: Porch
  • Roofing: Slate
  • General: MasonryWood Siding3Brick/Mortar
  • Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
  • School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • County: WASHINGTON-DC
  • Zoning: AS PER TEX RECORD1741//0035
  • View: Garden/LawnCity
  • Fencing: RearWood
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of Erich W Cabe, Compass

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Location

Schools Nearby

J

Janney Elementary School

4130 Albemarle St NW, Washington, DC, 20016

Grades PK-5

0.75 miles away

D

Deal Middle School

3815 Fort Dr NW, Washington, DC, 20016

Grades 6-8

0.51 miles away

W

Wilson High School

3950 Chesapeake St NW, Washington, DC, 20016

Grades 9-12

0.61 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.

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