District of Columbia property record for 5509 Potomac Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,778 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,193,460 (Dec 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $6,628 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| APN | 1449-0096 |
| Primary APN | 1449-0096 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,778 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,501 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,723 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5509 POTOMAC AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip | 20016-2555 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | SQUARE 1449 LOT 0096 NBHD: PALISADES |
| Legal Subdivision | PALISADES |
| Legal Block | 1449 |
| Legal Lot Number | 96 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 902 |
Source: District of Columbia records · APN 1449-0096
Assessment roll updated October 29, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5509 POTOMAC AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-2555 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 04, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 04, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2007150415 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Property Address | 5509 POTOMAC AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-2555 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000024679 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 04, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022024679 |
| Name | US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: District of Columbia records · Assessment roll updated October 29, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Federal District & City | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Unified School District | District of Columbia Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,628.00 (-32.61%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $1,723,820 (+4.72%) Land $1,147,130 Building $576,690 | $1,723,820 (+4.72%) Land $1,147,130 Building $576,690 |
| 2023 | $9,836.00 | $1,646,110 Land $1,096,320 Building $549,790 | $1,646,110 Land $1,096,320 Building $549,790 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2018 · other causes |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the George Washington Memorial Parkway listed 1995 · 1,010 contributing resources · NRIS 95000605 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 940 / 880 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 675 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | D.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY serves 632,323 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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