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$856,335$422 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

42 ADAMS ST NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20001
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
2,030 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,400 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$856K
$792K low$921K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,424 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,038,470 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$586,420
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$452,050
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,027,780
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,038,470

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
CountyDistrict Of Columbia
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2007
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 145 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
McKinley Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Langley Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Dunbar High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20001These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.49,672
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.23,809 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,237
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,348
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

42 Adams St Nw measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 87% of homes in Edgewood / Bloomingdale / Truxton Circle / Eckington
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Washington 20001
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Edgewood / Bloomingdale / Truxton Circle / Eckington
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Washington 20001
  • Older than 81% of homes in District of Columbia County

What homes are worth in Washington 20001

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$293K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Washington 20001.

How it measures up in Washington 20001

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20001.

Estimated value$856,335
CheaperTypical $617,525Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$422
CheaperTypical $606Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area2,030 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,095 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size2,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 784 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 42 Adams St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEdgewood / Bloomingdale / Truxton Circle / EckingtonWashington 20001District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$856,33587% of homes79% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42231% of homes8% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than2,030 ft²88% of homes88% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,400 ft²93% of homes96% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than191241% of homes43% of homes19% of homes

About 42 Adams St Nw

How much is 42 Adams St Nw, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Adams St Nw, Washington, DC is $856,335 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $791,537 to $921,133. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 42 Adams St Nw, Washington, DC?

42 Adams St Nw, Washington, DC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,030 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 42 Adams St Nw, Washington, DC built?

42 Adams St Nw, Washington, DC was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Adams St Nw, Washington, DC?

42 Adams St Nw, Washington, DC is assigned to McKinley Middle School (middle), rated C+; Langley Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Dunbar High School (high), rated D. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Adams St Nw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20001?

Among the 12,949 homes in Washington 20001, it is worth more than 79% of them ($856,335 against a typical $617,525), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($422 against a typical $606), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,030 ft² against a typical 1,095 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (2,400 ft² against a typical 784 ft²) and it is newer than 43% of them (1912 against a typical 1924). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 72% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 42 Adams St Nw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Adams St Nw, Washington, DC was $7,424. The county assessed it at $1,038,470.

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