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Off Market Nov 2009 for $679K

$1,054,290

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,291/mo

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2,566

sq ft

1242 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009

About this home

TownhomeProperty Type

1910Year Built

2,003 sq ftLot Size

$411Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Steve Pflasterer • RE/MAX Allegiance

•202-338-8900 (broker)

Bought with Terrilynn Kelley • Weichert Company of Virginia

•703-759-6300 (broker)

•mpergerson@weichertrealtors.net (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1005512706

Redfin Estimate

$1,054,290

$375K since sold in November 2009$39K since August

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This home's estimate is 1.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.04M) of 4 comparable homes.

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SOLD AUG 12, 2026
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B
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$821,000
C
6 beds3 baths2,931 sq ft
1349 Oak St NW, Washington, DC 20010
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,420,000
D
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1248 Girard St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Market trends in Columbia Heights, DC

Last updated August 2026

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97.5%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

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$247 MoM

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53d

7 days MoM

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Sale history for 1242 Columbia Rd NW

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,123 (−0.2%)

$551,430 + $711,450

$1,262,880

2024

$10,146 (+1.6%)

$548,680 + $732,080

$1,280,760

2023

$9,986 (+1.8%)

$540,490 + $740,150

$1,280,640

2022

$9,807

$525,850 + $733,000

$1,258,850

2021

$9,805 (+6.5%)

$521,640 + $710,850

$1,232,490

2020

$9,203 (+8.4%)

$511,370 + $718,540

$1,229,910

2019

$8,489 (+9.8%)

$462,430 + $675,090

$1,137,520

2018

$7,729 (+9.9%)

$449,710 + $629,270

$1,078,980

2017

$7,034 (−1.2%)

$449,710 + $629,270

$1,078,980

2016

$7,120 (+9.9%)

$431,430 + $468,570

$900,000

2015

$6,476 (+9.8%)

$335,340 + $567,750

$903,090

2014

$5,897 (+4.0%)

$245,790 + $518,200

$763,990

2013

$5,671 (+2.2%)

$245,790 + $518,200

$763,990

2012

$5,551 (−8.5%)

$247,750 + $488,560

$736,310

2011

$6,069 (+137.8%)

$228,360 + $492,170

$720,530

2010

$2,553 (+10.0%)

$240,020 + $541,450

$781,470

2009

$2,321

$260,350 + $330,930

$591,280

Tax history for 1242 Columbia Rd NW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,123 (−0.2%)

$551,430 + $711,450

$1,262,880

2024

$10,146 (+1.6%)

$548,680 + $732,080

$1,280,760

2023

$9,986 (+1.8%)

$540,490 + $740,150

$1,280,640

2022

$9,807

$525,850 + $733,000

$1,258,850

2021

$9,805 (+6.5%)

$521,640 + $710,850

$1,232,490

2020

$9,203 (+8.4%)

$511,370 + $718,540

$1,229,910

2019

$8,489 (+9.8%)

$462,430 + $675,090

$1,137,520

2018

$7,729 (+9.9%)

$449,710 + $629,270

$1,078,980

2017

$7,034 (−1.2%)

$449,710 + $629,270

$1,078,980

2016

$7,120 (+9.9%)

$431,430 + $468,570

$900,000

2015

$6,476 (+9.8%)

$335,340 + $567,750

$903,090

2014

$5,897 (+4.0%)

$245,790 + $518,200

$763,990

2013

$5,671 (+2.2%)

$245,790 + $518,200

$763,990

2012

$5,551 (−8.5%)

$247,750 + $488,560

$736,310

2011

$6,069 (+137.8%)

$228,360 + $492,170

$720,530

2010

$2,553 (+10.0%)

$240,020 + $541,450

$781,470

2009

$2,321

$260,350 + $330,930

$591,280

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2,003 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2010

Sq. Ft.

2,566

Year built

1910

Style

Townhouse

County

District of Columbia

APN

2853 0048

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.

RF-1

Residential Flat Zone 1

The purpose of the RF-1 zone is to provide for areas predominantly developed with row houses on small lots within which no more than two dwelling units are permitted.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Religious facility
Healthcare
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Recreation

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Space # Assigned: 2
Parking Space Conveys, Surface
Off Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
Entry Location: Foyer
Interior Features: Attic, Kitchen - Table Space, Master Bath(s), Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Basement, Foyer, Bedroom 1

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 5
Mantel(s)

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Front Entrance, Rear Entrance, Side Entrance, English, Full, Improved, Rough Bath Plumb

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $387,540
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Fixer
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse

Exterior Information
Fencing: Partially

Lot Information
Topography: Level
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $301,050
Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $5,227.20
Tax Assessed Value: $688,590
Tax Year: 2008
Tax Annual Amount: $6,059.59

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2008

Utilities

Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: 1242 Columbia Rd is mid block between 11th & 13th Streets, NW. Columbia Rd is one way, heading west, 2.5 blocks from the Columbia Hts Metro Station.

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,566
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,003 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 2010
County: District of Columbia
APN: 2853 0048

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026

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Schools

Tubman Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Columbia Heights Education Campus

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

15% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Data from public records.

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1238 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2638 Sq. Ft.	$1,430,785

Address	Redfin Estimate
1244 Columbia Rd NW Apt B, Washington, DC 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2638 Sq. Ft.	$1,369,973
1236 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2638 Sq. Ft.	$1,047,759

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