1540 42nd St
Washington, DC 20020
3 bd 2 ba 1,024 sqft Built 1947 Lot 3,387 sqft townhomes
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $284,830 | $155,500 | $440,330 | $2,933 |
| 2024 | $282,700 | $152,280 | $434,980 | $2,919 |
| 2023 | $272,390 | $149,330 | $421,720 | $2,870 |
| 2022 | $252,480 | $146,490 | $398,970 | $2,722 |
| 2021 | $231,640 | $144,320 | $375,960 | $2,546 |
| 2020 | $226,700 | $142,730 | $369,430 | $2,496 |
| 2019 | $226,700 | $141,710 | $368,410 | $1,999 |
| 2018 | $103,710 | $141,310 | $245,020 | $12,251 |
| 2017 | $89,620 | $126,370 | $215,990 | $10,799 |
| 2016 | $72,860 | $122,140 | $195,000 | $9,750 |
| 2015 | $63,670 | $124,710 | $188,380 | $9,419 |
| 2014 | $55,040 | $116,750 | $171,790 | $1,460 |
| 2013 | $51,390 | $123,250 | $174,640 | $1,484 |
| 2012 | $63,390 | $129,280 | $192,670 | $512 |
| 2011 | $70,340 | $145,300 | $215,640 | $465 |
| 2010 | $79,240 | $162,580 | $241,820 | $423 |
| 2008 | $77,950 | $173,850 | $251,800 | $363 |
| 2007 | $67,730 | $139,540 | $207,270 | $358 |
Property facts
Year built
1947
Property type
townhomes
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,024 sqft
Lot size
3,387 sqft
ZIP code
20020
City
Washington
Street
42nd St
Coordinates
38.86774, -76.94233
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1540 42nd St last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 1540 42nd St.
What is the current tax assessment for 1540 42nd St?
The most recent total assessment for 1540 42nd St (year 2025) is $440,330 with $2,933 in property tax.
When was 1540 42nd St built?
1540 42nd St was built in 1947.
How does 1540 42nd St compare to others on 42nd St?
We track 8 other properties on 42nd St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 42nd St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1540 42nd St?
1540 42nd St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,024 sqft, 3,387 sqft lot townhomes.
Is 1540 42nd St a flip candidate?
No — 1540 42nd St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1540 42nd St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1540 42nd St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+2.8%
Implied 1-yr
+11.2%
2026 Q3
$465K
2026 Q4
$465K
ZIP 20020 — Median Price History + Forecast
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