Prevu by reAlpha
BuySellBlogBrowse Listings

537 42nd Street NEWashington, DC 20019

For Sale

$199,000

Smart Buyer Rebate - Ask

AGENTS - PLEASE VIEW AGENT REMARKS IN BRIGHT MLS. Back to the market refreshed and with a new approach! Don’t miss this opportunity to own a solid all-brick 1941 row home in the highly sought-after Deanwood community of Washington, DC. This charming 3-bedroom, 3 full-bath home spans three levels and includes a private basement entrance that offers excellent flexibility for extended living, rental potential, or added privacy. Home is being sold AS-IS.

The home offers endless possibilities with a spacious layout and an unfinished basement where discoloration is present on the walls. New basement windows were installed in 2024, and the roof was replaced in 2019 with a 20-year transferable warranty. The property sits on a generous lot with a large fenced-in backyard ideal for entertaining or future expansion, plus private off-street parking for up to four cars.

Conveniently located near the Metro and major commuter routes, this home provides quick connectivity to downtown DC, shopping, dining, and public transportation. A great opportunity to personalize and build value in a rapidly developing neighborhood.

Please schedule all showings online via Showing Time.

Offers may be entered ONLINE through Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm.

AT SELLER'S DISCRETION, AN OFFER MAY BE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME.

Listed by Ashley J Byrd

·

License #SP200204056

·

Keller Williams Preferred Properties

·

2029075083

Last updated December 08, 2025

·

Source: BrightMLS #DCDC2233506

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodLower Central NE
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms3
  • Days on Prevu8
  • Taxes$2,450/year
  • Size2,021 sqft
  • Price per sqft$98

Amenities

  • Parking

Location

Mortgage Calculator

Listing History

12/04/2025
Listed by Keller Williams Preferred Properties
$199,000

Property Details for 537 42nd Street NE

Exterior

Construction

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Construction Materials: Brick

Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Waterfront: No

Measurements

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2,250
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,450.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: No

Measurements

  • Living Area: 2,021
  • Living Area Source: Assessor

Rooms

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3

Other

General

  • Senior Community: No

Location

  • Subdivision Name: DEANWOOD
  • Tax Lot: 800

Parking

Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Unpaved

Utilities

Equipment

  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this single-family home have?

There are 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in this single-family home at 537 42nd Street NE.

What are the annual taxes for 537 42nd Street NE?

Annual taxes for this single-family home are estimated at $2,450.

How does 537 42nd Street NE compare to other single-family homes in Lower Central NE?

This single-family home is listed 54% below the average price for single-family homes in Lower Central NE and has been on the market for 47 less days than the typical home in this area.

What is the square footage on this single-family home?

According to the MLS, this listing is 2,021 sqft.

537 42nd Street NE is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home for sale in WASHINGTON DC 20019. Available on Prevu for 8 days at $199,000. This residence features 2,021 square feet of living space, located in Lower Central NE. The median listing price for single-family homes in this area is $432,000. The home offers parking. Browse more single-family home listings in Washington.

The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement. The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Copyright BRIGHT, All Rights Reserved.

Full MLS Disclaimers

Rebate estimate is indicative only and based on listing price and estimated buyer's agent commission paid by owner, if applicable. Final rebates are subject to Terms of Use and may vary due to final negotiated transaction terms.