District of Columbia property record for 5561 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,397 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,675 (2025) |
| APN | 5290-0129 |
| Primary APN | 5290-0129 |
|---|
| 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 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,397 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 432 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5561 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 0129 NBHD: MARSHALL HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | MARSHALL HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 5290 |
| Legal Lot Number | 129 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 9905 |
5561 Central Ave SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2024.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5561 CENTRAL AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019-6588 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202493529 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5561 Central Ave SE was $1,675.
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 | $1,675.00 | $277,550 Land $144,870 Building $132,680 | $277,550 Land $144,870 Building $132,680 |
| 2023 | $26,611.00 | $266,110 Land $138,450 Building $127,660 | $266,110 Land $138,450 Building $127,660 |
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 5561 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 5561 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 924 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T.
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