District of Columbia property record for 5525 Potomac Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,996 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,950,000 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $19,717 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Mortgage |
| APN | 1449 0826 |
| Primary APN | 1449 0826 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,996 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,462 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 442 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5525 POTOMAC AVE NW |
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| 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 0826 NBHD: PALISADES |
| Legal Subdivision | PALISADES |
| Legal Block | 1449 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0826 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 902 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.
5525 Potomac Ave NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2010.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of November 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 5525 POTOMAC AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-2555 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 72247 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Property Address | 5525 POTOMAC AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-2555 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000080206 |
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| Date | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022080206 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 3% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5525 Potomac Ave NW was $19,717.
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 | $19,717.00 | $2,319,650 Land $1,147,130 Building $1,172,520 | $2,319,650 Land $1,147,130 Building $1,172,520 |
| 2023 | $18,997.00 | $2,195,790 Land $1,096,320 Building $1,099,470 | $2,195,790 Land $1,096,320 Building $1,099,470 |
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 5525 Potomac Ave NW; there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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 |
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.
Wildfire risk around 5525 Potomac Ave NW is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 70 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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