District of Columbia property record for 5234 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,253 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.052 acres (2,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $197,500 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,385 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| APN | 5286 0884 |
| Primary APN | 5286 0884 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,253 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 608 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 2,276 sqft (0.052 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 5234 CENTRAL AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip | 20019-6471 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | SQUARE 5286 LOT 0884 NBHD: DEANWOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | DEANWOOD |
| Legal Block | 5286 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0884 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 9903 |
The current owner of 5234 Central Ave SE bought it in April 2006.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of November 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5234 CENTRAL AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019-6471 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 47282 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Property Address | 5234 CENTRAL AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019-6471 |
| Document Number | 0000002428 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5234 CENTRAL AVE SE WASHINGTON DC 200196471, WASHINGTON, DC 20019-6471 |
| Document Number | 0000002428 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2428 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 6, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5234 Central Ave SE was $2,385.
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 | $2,385.00 | $390,110 Land $137,470 Building $252,640 | $390,110 Land $137,470 Building $252,640 |
| 2023 | $2,102.00 | $363,980 Land $128,430 Building $235,550 | $363,980 Land $128,430 Building $235,550 |
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 5234 Central Ave SE; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · 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 5234 Central Ave SE 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 |
|---|
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 1,203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 940 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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