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$568,288$311 / 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 88How 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 MADISON ST NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20011
4
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,826 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$568K
$500K low$637K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,708 (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.$832,030 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$407,190
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$424,840
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$810,620
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$832,030

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1999
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Whittier Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Ida B. Wells Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Coolidge High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20011These 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.69
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 100.39

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.68,016
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,150 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,669
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$147,497
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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 Madison 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Washington 20011
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Takoma / Brightwood / Manor Park
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Washington 20011
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Takoma / Brightwood / Manor Park

What homes are worth in Washington 20011

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

This home
$214K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Washington 20011.

How it measures up in Washington 20011

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20011.

Estimated value$568,288
CheaperTypical $618,998Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$311
CheaperTypical $444Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,826 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 2,134 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1929Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 42 Madison St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTakoma / Brightwood / Manor ParkWashington 20011District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$568,28844% of homes41% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3117% of homes5% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,826 ft²81% of homes81% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac94% of homes97% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than194177% of homes74% of homes55% of homes

About 42 Madison St Nw

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

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Madison St Nw, Washington, DC is $568,288 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $499,646 to $636,929. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Madison St Nw, Washington, DC last sell?

42 Madison St Nw, Washington, DC last sold on Mar 5, 1998, according to the county's recorded deed.

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

42 Madison St Nw, Washington, DC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,826 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

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

42 Madison St Nw, Washington, DC was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. The building has 2 stories.

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

42 Madison St Nw, Washington, DC is assigned to Whittier Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Ida B. Wells Middle School (middle), rated B; Coolidge High School (high), rated C. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Madison St Nw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20011?

Among the 17,664 homes in Washington 20011, it is worth more than 41% of them ($568,288 against a typical $618,998), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($311 against a typical $444), it is bigger than 81% of them (1,826 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 2,134 ft²) and it is newer than 74% of them (1941 against a typical 1929). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 49% 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 Madison St Nw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Madison St Nw, Washington, DC was $2,708. The county assessed it at $832,030.

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