1537 42nd St SE, Washington, DC 20020 Property Records

District of Columbia property record for 1537 42nd St SE, Washington, DC 20020 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Architecture StyleTownhouse
Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Square Footage832 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,302 sqft (0.076 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Tax Bill$2,417.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5370-0016

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area832 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,248 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area416 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories
Primary FlooringWood Flooring

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleTownhouse Style
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof ConstructionFlat Roof Construction
Roof MaterialBuiltup (layered Asphalt) Roof
Lot Area3,302 sqft (0.076 acres)
PorchPorch
Porch Area98 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemNone Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address1537 42ND ST SE
CityWASHINGTON
StateDC
Zip20020-6009
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal DescriptionSQUARE 5370 LOT 0016 NBHD: FORT DUPONT PARK
Legal SubdivisionFORT DUPONT PARK
Legal Block5370
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Minor Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1016
Census Tract9902

Owner

Source: District of Columbia records · APN 5370-0016

Assessment roll updated October 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Owner on File
Mailing Address1537 42ND ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020-6009
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 03, 2023Deed, Transfer
Oct 25, 2022Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Sep 06, 2022Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last Transfer DateOct 08, 2022
Transfer Doc0000107032
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Recording DateOct 03, 2023
Property Address1537 42ND ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020-6009
Document Number0000085097
Map ReferenceLB 118 FO 34
Instrument DateOct 03, 2023
Instrument2023085097
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

October 2022: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Recording DateOct 25, 2022
Property Address1537 42ND ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020-6009
Document Number0000107032
Instrument DateOct 08, 2022
Instrument2022107032
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 05, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

September 2022: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Recording DateSep 06, 2022
Property Address1537 42ND ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020-6009
Document Number0000092052
Instrument DateSep 02, 2022
Instrument2022092052
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 17, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: District of Columbia records · Assessment roll updated October 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
Federal District & CityWashington, District of Columbia
Unified School DistrictDistrict of Columbia Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,417.00 (+283.65%)$284,480 (+3.74%) Land $151,530 Building $132,950$284,480 (+3.74%) Land $151,530 Building $132,950
2023$630.00$274,230 Land $148,590 Building $125,640$274,230 Land $148,590 Building $125,640

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