1242 Half Street Southwest

Listed By Compass

Active

$850,000

3 beds3 baths1,720 sqft

1242 Half St SW, Washington, DC 20024

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TownhouseProperty Type

0.03 acresLot Size

1909Year Built

$494/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

2.5% CompensationBuyer's Agent

Description

An exceptional opportunity to enjoy true city living in an unbeatable location. This particularly wide townhome underwent a substantial renovation in 2018 and offers a thoughtful blend of style, functionality, and comfortable living.
The main level features a welcoming front living room with a wall of custom built-ins, a built-in bar/butler’s pantry, and a convenient powder room. The beautifully renovated kitchen opens to the dining area, creating an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining....An exceptional opportunity to enjoy true city living in an unbeatable location. This particularly wide townhome underwent a substantial renovation in 2018 and offers a thoughtful blend of style, functionality, and comfortable living.

The main level features a welcoming front living room with a wall of custom built-ins, a built-in bar/butler’s pantry, and a convenient powder room. The beautifully renovated kitchen opens to the dining area, creating an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining.

Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a private balcony, while two additional bedrooms share a hall bath. A rear deck/patio provides even more outdoor living space. Additional highlights include hardwood floors, central air, and secure off-street parking—all with no HOA or condo fees.

Perfectly positioned to take advantage of everything the city has to offer, you’ll be just moments from the Navy Yard’s restaurants and entertainment, including The Salt Line and All-Purpose, as well as Nationals Park, Audi Field, and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail.

The Wharf is also close by, offering even more waterfront dining, shopping, and entertainment at The Anthem and Arena Stage. With the Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro station nearby, getting around the city couldn’t be easier.

A wonderful home in a truly unbeatable location—close to it all, yet offering the space, parking, and outdoor living that make city life especially enjoyable.

Listing Agent

Pamela Wye
Listing Agent
Compass
P: (202) 320-4169
Call Text

13 days on Market

Last updated: 09/14/2026 09:47 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DCDC2279962

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$4,963 per month

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Principal and Interest

$4,392

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 1242 Half Street Southwest

Property Details

Taxes: $6,852 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: District of Columbia
Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
Tax ID Number: 0651//0040
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: SOUTHWEST WATERFRONT
Subdivision: SOUTHWEST WATERFRONT (WASHINGTON DC)
Legal Subdivision: Old City 1
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: No
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,720.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1909
Lot Size: 0.03 AC / 1,299 SF

Location

In City Limits: Yes
Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile

School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District County ID: 121140357950
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: VAN NESS (WASHINGTON DC)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
County: WASHINGTON

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2026
Tax Assessed Value: $885,540

Year Assessed: 2026
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $414,610
City Town Tax: $6,852
Land Assessed Value: $470,930
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: RF-1
Tax Lot: 40
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Rooms

Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,720.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,720.00
Total SQFT: 1,720.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8053/6707/8296/805367078296_512_384_WM_zIP4MFUoMRIZZL04.jpg
Foundation Details: Permanent
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum

Parcel ID: 15983865

Parking

Type Of Parking: Off Street
Off Street - # of Spaces: 2

Parking Features: Secure Parking

Interior Features

Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Fireplace: No

Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1242 Half Street Southwest

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 10, 2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2279962	$850,000	—
Jun 5, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #624287108	$815,000	—
Jun 5, 2018	Closed BRIGHT #1000443404	$815,000	—
Apr 27, 2018	Pending BRIGHT #1000443404		—
Apr 25, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000443404	$799,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/10/2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2279962	$850,000
06/05/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #624287108	$815,000
06/05/2018	Closed BRIGHT #1000443404	$815,000
04/27/2018	Pending BRIGHT #1000443404	—
04/25/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000443404	$799,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1242 Half Street Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$468,580Additions$439,340Total$907,920

Tax Record2025$6,954 ($579 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,299 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1909Year Renovated2018ZoningRF-1CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN0651- -0040

Schools near 1242 Half Street Southwest

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	Van Ness Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.6 mi
5/10	Jefferson Middle School Academy	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.7 mi
3/10	Eastern High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.9 mi
5/10	Excel Academy	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	1.3 mi
7/10	Capitol Hill Montessori @ Logan	Public - Nearby school	PK to 8	1.7 mi
10/10	School-Within-School @ Goding	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	1.8 mi
NR	Waterfront Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.3 mi
NR	High Road Primary School of Washington, DC	Private - Nearby school	7 to 8	0.3 mi
NR	Capitol Hill Day School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	Van Ness Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.6 mi
5/10	Jefferson Middle School Academy Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
3/10	Eastern High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.9 mi
5/10	Excel Academy PublicPK to 8 Choice school	1.3 mi
7/10	Capitol Hill Montessori @ Logan PublicPK to 8 Nearby school	1.7 mi
10/10	School-Within-School @ Goding PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	1.8 mi
NR	Waterfront Academy PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	High Road Primary School of Washington, DC Private7 to 8 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	Capitol Hill Day School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1242 Half Street Southwest is a townhouse for sale in Washington, DC 20024. This property was listed for sale on September 10, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $850,000. It has been on the market for a total of 13 days and was last sold on June 5, 2018. This listing's school district is District Of Columbia Public Schools. Nearby schools include Van Ness Elementary School, Jefferson Middle School Academy and Eastern High School. 1242 Half Street Southwest is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,720 sqft townhouse built in 1909.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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