5257 Watson St NW, Washington, DC 20016 Property Records

District of Columbia property record for 5257 Watson St NW, Washington, DC 20016 · Last verified November 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms6 Beds
Bathrooms6 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2012
Square Footage8,726 sqft Living Area
Lot Size10,751 sqft (0.246 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$4,300,000 (2022)
Tax Bill$38,156.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1448 0043

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths6 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms13 Rooms
Building Area8,726 sqft Living Area
Basement Area3,205 sqft Basement
Stories3 Stories
Primary FlooringWood Flooring
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2012
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Roof MaterialSlate Roof
Lot Area10,751 sqft (0.246 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address5257 WATSON ST NW
CityWASHINGTON
StateDC
Zip20016-5343
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSQUARE 1448 LOT 0043 NBHD: KENT
Legal SubdivisionKENT
Legal Block1448
Legal Lot Number0043
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Minor Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1003
Census Tract904

Owner

Source: District of Columbia records · APN 1448 0043

Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Owner on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address5257 WATSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-5343
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 06, 2022Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage
CITIBANK NA
Jul 05, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NATIONAL ASS
Feb 05, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NATIONAL ASS
Jan 14, 2020Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit
MORGAN STANLEY PVT BK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on Dec 06, 2022
  • Deed Sale Price on Dec 06, 2022
Deed Doc Number2022119293
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

December 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Recording DateDec 06, 2022
Property Address5257 WATSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-5343
Document Number0000119293
Instrument DateNov 17, 2022
Instrument2022119293
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2022
Title CompanyPARAGON TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, PARAGON TITLE & ESCROW CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000119294
DateDec 06, 2022
Instrument2022119294
Lender
NameCITIBANK NA
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Property Address5257 WATSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-5343
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000066616
DateJul 05, 2018
Instrument2018066616
Lender
NameMORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NATIONAL ASS
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueJul 01, 2043
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Property Address5257 WATSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-5343
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000015256
DateFeb 05, 2020
Instrument2020015256
Lender
NameMORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NATIONAL ASS
Agreement
TypeAdjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 01, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.3%
AdjustableDocument includes a rider for adjustable-rate mortgage with a specific rate change date.
Type Change DateFeb 01, 2027

January 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Property Address5257 WATSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-5343
Document Number0000015258
Instrument DateJan 14, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 24, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5257 WATSON ST NW WASHINGTON DC 200165343, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-5343

Mortgage

Document Number0000015258
DateFeb 05, 2020
Instrument15258
Lender
NameMORGAN STANLEY PVT BK NA
TypeBank
Address4270 LVY POINTE BLVD # 400, CINCINNATI, OH 45245
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: District of Columbia records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$38,156.00 (-2.12%)$4,280,530 (-17.25%) Land $1,170,030 Building $3,110,500$4,280,530 (-17.25%) Land $1,170,030 Building $3,110,500
2023$38,984.00$5,173,020 Land $1,126,700 Building $4,046,320$5,173,020 Land $1,126,700 Building $4,046,320

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