District of Columbia property record for 5500 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,358 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,245 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,088 (2025) |
| APN | 5282 0029 |
| Primary APN | 5282 0029 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,358 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 996 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,245 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 311 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 5500 CENTRAL AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip | 20019-6587 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | SQUARE 5282 LOT 0029 NBHD: DEANWOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | DEANWOOD |
| Legal Block | 5282 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0029 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 9903 |
The current owner of 5500 Central Ave SE acquired it in July 2012.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of November 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 518, BLADENSBURG, MD 20710-0518 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 9, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000015868 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000073668 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5500 Central Ave SE was $2,088.
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 | $2,088.00 | $245,720 Land $147,450 Building $98,270 | $245,720 Land $147,450 Building $98,270 |
| 2023 | $1,997.00 | $229,540 Land $137,780 Building $91,760 | $229,540 Land $137,780 Building $91,760 |
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 5500 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 5500 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 |
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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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