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$682,391$455 / 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 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

42 R ST NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20001
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,500 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.
1,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
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

$682K
$554K low$811K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$682,391
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$545,913

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,877 (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.$843,210 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$532,050
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$311,160
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$820,180
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$843,210

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
CountyDistrict Of Columbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
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
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 · 130 ft²

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

E
Langley Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Dunbar High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
McKinley Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 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.49,678
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.23,811 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,248
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,356
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

42 R 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 89% of homes in Washington 20001
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Washington 20001
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Washington 20001
  • Older than 97% 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
$285K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 58% 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$682,391
CheaperTypical $625,937Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$455
CheaperTypical $614Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,104 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size1,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 784 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 42 R St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEdgewood / Bloomingdale / Truxton Circle / EckingtonWashington 20001District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$682,39162% of homes58% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45538% of homes11% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,500 ft²63% of homes71% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,500 ft²65% of homes77% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than18954% of homes8% of homes3% of homes

About 42 R St Nw

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

The TopHap Estimate for 42 R St Nw, Washington, DC is $682,391 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $553,526 to $811,256. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

42 R St Nw, Washington, DC last sold on Nov 3, 1989, according to the county's recorded deed.

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

42 R St Nw, Washington, DC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,500 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

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

42 R St Nw, Washington, DC was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. The building has 2 stories.

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

42 R St Nw, Washington, DC is assigned to Langley Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Dunbar High School (high), rated C-; McKinley Middle School (middle), 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 R St Nw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20001?

Among the 12,940 homes in Washington 20001, it is worth more than 58% of them ($682,391 against a typical $625,937), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($455 against a typical $614), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,500 ft² against a typical 1,104 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (1,500 ft² against a typical 784 ft²) and it is newer than 8% of them (1895 against a typical 1924). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 60% 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 R St Nw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 R St Nw, Washington, DC was $2,877. The county assessed it at $843,210.

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