5241 42ND ST NW Washington, DC 20015 Open Sun 2PM-4PM

UPDATED: 09/15/2025 08:41 PM ON MARKET: 10 days on market

Listed by Erich W Cabe • Compass

$1,565,000

5 Beds4 Baths3,280 SqFt

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 $477

Subdivision Friendship Heights

MLS Listing ID DCDC2216902

Style Bungalow

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 4

HOA Y/N N

Year Built 1923

Annual Tax Amount $9,935

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 4,725 Sqft

Acres 0.11

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Charming Renovated Bungalow Steps from Friendship Heights Metro

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.