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$1,176,397$994 / 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 94How 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
Last sold for $1,000,000 on Mar 12, 2020

5317 42ND PL NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20015
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,184 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.
3,354 ft²
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.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,000,000 · Mar 12, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,192 (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.$1,053,560 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$591,240
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$462,320
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,030,570
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,053,560

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDistrict Of Columbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 114 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Deal Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Jackson-Reed High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Janney Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20015These 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.44
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.1%
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.16,782
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,779 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$188,990
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$227,188
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

5317 42nd Pl 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 84% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Friendship Heights / American University Park / Tenleytown
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Washington 20015
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Washington 20015
  • Newer than 68% of homes in Washington 20015

What homes are worth in Washington 20015

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

This home
$233K$2.9M

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Washington 20015.

How it measures up in Washington 20015

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20015.

Estimated value$1,176,397
CheaperTypical $1,464,511Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$994
CheaperTypical $723Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,184 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,991 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size3,354 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1936Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 5317 42nd Pl Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFriendship Heights / American University Park / TenleytownWashington 20015District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,176,39742% of homes23% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$99497% of homes96% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,184 ft²16% of homes11% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,354 ft²36% of homes22% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than194167% of homes68% of homes55% of homes

About 5317 42nd Pl Nw

How much is 5317 42nd Pl Nw, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5317 42nd Pl Nw, Washington, DC is $1,176,397 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,103,218 to $1,249,576. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5317 42nd Pl Nw, Washington, DC last sell?

5317 42nd Pl Nw, Washington, DC last sold on Mar 12, 2020 for $1,000,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5317 42nd Pl Nw, Washington, DC?

5317 42nd Pl Nw, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,184 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 5317 42nd Pl Nw, Washington, DC built?

5317 42nd Pl Nw, Washington, DC was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5317 42nd Pl Nw, Washington, DC?

5317 42nd Pl Nw, Washington, DC is assigned to Deal Middle School (middle), rated A+; Jackson-Reed High School (high), rated B+; Janney Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5317 42nd Pl Nw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20015?

Among the 5,407 homes in Washington 20015, it is worth more than 23% of them ($1,176,397 against a typical $1,464,511), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($994 against a typical $723), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,184 ft² against a typical 1,991 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (3,354 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1941 against a typical 1936). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 84% 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 5317 42nd Pl Nw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5317 42nd Pl Nw, Washington, DC was $8,192. The county assessed it at $1,053,560.

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