$288,000

1533 42nd St SE Washington, DC 20020

$3,420
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
832 sqft
0.08 acres
$346 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 1533 42nd St SE

Sold "AS IS". This home is not habitable. It's needs a total overhaul. Be careful when you enter the property. Sold subject to short sale approval.

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
Size832 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.08 Acres
Year built1942
ParkingOn Street
MLS #DCDC2119212

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Parking: On Street
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $288,000
  • Price/SqFt: $346
  • Annual Tax Amount: $636
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: FROM PENN AVE. AND SOUTHERN. NORTH ON SOUTHERN TO 42ND STREET, LEFT ON 42ND TO 1533
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 832 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.08 Acres
  • MLS Number: DCDC2119212
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Executives
  • Office Phone: (703) 222-4663
  • Listing Agent: Raymond A Gernhart
  • Agent Phone: (703) 855-6384
  • Agent Email: ray@rgarealty.com

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1533 42nd St SE

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$274,970$636
2022$255,820$645
2021$242,830$624
2020$239,250$597
2019$229,780$572
2018$224,290$551
2017$198,480$504

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Beers Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.7 mi

3600 Alabama Ave SE

2

Bradbury Heights Elementary School

Public District PK-6

0.8 mi

1401 Glacier Ave

9

Kipp Dc - Promise Academy Public Charter School

Public Charter KG-4

1.1 mi

4801 Benning Rd SE

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $58,173. The majority of Washington, DC residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

37%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
21%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

59%
Single, No Kids
18%
Single, with Kids
15%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • IKEAIKEA
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • QuiznosQuiznos
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LexusLexus
  • ToyotaToyota
  • BMWBMW

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
  • JazzJazz
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1533 42nd St SE

The listing price of 1533 42nd St SE property is $288,000.

The property 1533 42nd St SE is a townhouse located in Washington, undefined, 20020.

Accepting Backup Offers: 1533 42nd St SE is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

The nearby schools for 1533 42nd St SE are: Beers Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Bradbury Heights Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Kipp Dc - Promise Academy Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Kipp Dc - Key Academy Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Sousa Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), William W. Hall Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), The Seed Public Charter School of Washington Dc (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Suitland High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Maya Angelou Public Charter School - High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $636 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 1533 42nd St SE has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1533 42nd St SE is 832 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1533 42nd St SE is 1942.

This home is located at 1533 42nd St SE in Washington, DC and zip code 20020 in the Southeast neighborhood. This 832 square foot home, which was built in 1942, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 6, 2023 and is currently priced at $288,000.

In April 2025 in Washington, DC there were 60.7% more homes for sale than in March. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 77 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $635,346.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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