District of Columbia property record for 5237 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20011
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.037 acres (1,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $479,000 (Feb 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $6,098 (2025) |
| APN | 3257-0019 |
| Primary APN | 3257-0019 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,600 sqft (0.037 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 230 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5237 5TH ST NW |
|---|---|
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip | 20011-4042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | SQUARE 3257 LOT 0019 NBHD: PETWORTH |
| Legal Subdivision | PETWORTH |
| Legal Block | 3257 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 2102 |
5237 5th St NW, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2013.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5237 5TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011-4042 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201322403 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5237 5th St NW was $6,098 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: District of Columbia assessment roll, as of October 29, 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 | $6,098.00 Homeowner's exemption | $807,310 Land $427,940 Building $379,370 | $807,310 Land $427,940 Building $379,370 |
| 2023 | $6,110.00 | $800,260 Land $416,940 Building $383,320 | $800,260 Land $416,940 Building $383,320 |
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 5237 5th St NW; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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 5237 5th St NW 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 1,441 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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