5342 42nd Place Northwest

Off Market

5342 42nd Place Northwest

Washington DC 20015

2320 sq. ft.

2516 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $1,175,000

Erich Cabe, last sold this property on 26 August 2025 after 82 days on market.

Overview

Welcome to this beautifully expanded and fully renovated 3BR/3.5BA colonial in a prime location just steps from Friendship Heights Metro, dining, and shopping—including the upcoming Trader Joe’s (Summer 2025)! Originally built in 1941, this home seamlessly blends timeless charm with modern upgrades and thoughtful additions.
Step inside to find gleaming hardwood floors throughout the main and upper levels, a bright living room with a gas fireplace and stacked stone surround, and a spacious open-concept kitchen/dining area featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, double wall ovens, and a central island with cooktop and hood. French doors lead to a large deck and custom pergola—perfect for entertaining.
The home boasts two generous bedroom suites, including a luxurious primary suite with a spa-like bath offering heated floors, double vanity, soaking/jacuzzi/cold plunge tub, and a walk-in closet with custom organizers. The reimagined former primary now serves as a spacious guest suite with an updated full bath and added linen storage. A separate washer and dryer service these two bedrooms.
Downstairs, the fully finished walkout basement includes a private nanny/in-law suite with kitchenette, updated full bath, and separate laundry, perfect for Airbnb or long term rental. Recent upgrades include a new water heater, new electrical panel, and dedicated HVAC zones for comfort on all levels.
Enjoy the professionally landscaped front yard, off-street parking with Level 2 EV charger, stone walkway, and energy-saving solar panels.

Features

3 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

1 carspace

2320 sq. ft. floor area

2516 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom single-family properties sold in Washington over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 5342 42nd Place Northwest is $1.2m.

Median value

$1.2m

Estimated value range

$775k - $1.4m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

-8%

decrease over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Washington. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 5342 42nd Place Northwest

2025

Sold

$1,175,000

26 Aug 2025 by Erich Cabe, of Compass

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Local market activity for 3 bedroom single-family properties in Washington

In the last 12 months, 30 three-bedroom single-family properties similar to 5342 42nd Place Northwest, have been sold.

This represents a 12% increase in three-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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