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1212 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003 Property Records

District of Columbia property record for 1212 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

Property Summary

Property TypeRow House
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 970 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.012 acres (560 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$350,000 (Jul 2011)
Tax Bill$5,495 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2020 Mortgage
APN1021 0030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1021 0030

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area970 sqft Living Area
Basement Area485 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area560 sqft (0.012 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Street Address1212 POTOMAC AVE SE
CityWASHINGTON
StateDC
Zip20003-4116
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Row House
Local Zoning CodeRA-2
Legal DescriptionSQUARE 1021 LOT 0030 NBHD: OLD CITY 1
Legal SubdivisionOLD CITY 1
Legal Block1021
Legal Lot Number0030
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Township / Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract7100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Capitol Hill Historic District
listed 1976 · 8,200 contributing resources · NRIS 76002127

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

1212 Potomac Ave SE, a row house, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2016.

Source: District of Columbia records, as of November 10, 2025

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1212 POTOMAC AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-4116
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 5, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 5, 2011 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 5, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number0000070409
Last Transfer DateApr 1, 2016
Transfer Doc0000032593
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Property Address1212 POTOMAC AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-4116
Document Number0000053570
Instrument DateApr 27, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 13, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1212 POTOMAC AVE SE WASHINGTON DC 200034116, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-4116

Mortgage

Document Number0000053570
DateMay 4, 2020
Instrument53570
Lender
NameSANDY SPRING BK
TypeBank
AddressOLNEY, MD 20832
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMay 3, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1212 Potomac Ave SE was $5,495.

Source: District of Columbia assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,495.00$736,430 Land $449,140 Building $287,290$736,430 Land $449,140 Building $287,290
2023$5,312.00$705,380 Land $439,710 Building $265,670$705,380 Land $439,710 Building $265,670

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

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 1212 Potomac Ave SE; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1981.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1981–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimSep 2026

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1212 Potomac Ave SE is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemD.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
serves 632,323 people · EPA ID DC0000002
Water SourcePurchased surface water from WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT DIVISION.
Last State InspectionDec 2023
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,264 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
DC Access
Fixed Wireless		200 / 50
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.

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