District of Columbia property record for 5543 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,468 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $26,265 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Dec 2025 Mortgage |
| APN | 5290-0123 |
| Primary APN | 5290-0123 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 800 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,468 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5543 CENTRAL AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip | 20019-6588 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | SQUARE 5290 LOT 0123 NBHD: MARSHALL HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | MARSHALL HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 5290 |
| Legal Lot Number | 123 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 9905 |
5543 Central Ave SE is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5543 CENTRAL AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019-6588 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CAPITAL BANK |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage THE FREEDOM BANK OF VIRGINIA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202683223 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000080995 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5543 CENTRAL AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019-6588 |
| Document Number | 0000083223 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202683223 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | CITIZENS TITLE ONLINE, CITIZENS TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5543 CENTRAL AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019-6588 |
| Document Number | 0000083224, |
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| Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202683224 |
| Name | CAPITAL BANK |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Number | 0000083225, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202683225 |
| Name | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Property Address | 5543 CENTRAL AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019-6588 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9401 JACKSON ST, BURKE, VA 22015-2023 |
| Document Number | 0000118679 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025118679 |
| Name | THE FREEDOM BANK OF VIRGINIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FAIRFAX, VA 22030 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5543 Central Ave SE was $26,265.
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 | $26,265.00 | $262,650 Land $145,740 Building $116,910 | $262,650 Land $145,740 Building $116,910 |
| 2023 | $25,155.00 | $251,550 Land $139,270 Building $112,280 | $251,550 Land $139,270 Building $112,280 |
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 5543 Central Ave SE; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
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 | 1 in force |
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 5543 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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