District of Columbia property record for 1242 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,100 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,703 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $311,000 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $6,281 (2025) |
| APN | 4057 0200 |
| Primary APN | 4057 0200 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,100 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,703 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 26 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 1242 PENN ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip | 20002-2825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | RF-1 |
| Legal Description | SQUARE 4057 LOT 0200 NBHD: TRINIDAD |
| Legal Subdivision | TRINIDAD |
| Legal Block | 4057 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0200 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 8802 |
1242 Penn St NE, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2013.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of November 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1242 PENN ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002-2825 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 42773 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1242 Penn St NE was $6,281.
Source: District of Columbia assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Federal District & City | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Unified School District | District of Columbia Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,281.00 | $828,800 Land $488,430 Building $340,370 | $828,800 Land $488,430 Building $340,370 |
| 2023 | $6,398.00 | $824,840 Land $475,350 Building $349,490 | $824,840 Land $475,350 Building $349,490 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 1242 Penn St NE; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1242 Penn St NE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | D.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY serves 632,323 people · EPA ID DC0000002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT DIVISION. |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 729 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile.
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