District of Columbia property record for 5709 Potomac Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,104 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Apr 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $14,589 (2025) |
| APN | 1452 0836 |
| Primary APN | 1452 0836 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,104 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,052 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
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| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,120 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Deck Area | 686 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5709 POTOMAC AVE NW |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip | 20016-2559 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | SQUARE 1452 LOT 0836 NBHD: PALISADES |
| Legal Subdivision | PALISADES |
| Legal Block | 1452 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0836 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| 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.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of November 10, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5709 POTOMAC AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-2559 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Apr 20, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 30543 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1452 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $14,589.00 (+2.8%) | $1,806,260 (+4.7%) Land $1,090,490 Building $715,770 | $1,806,260 (+4.7%) Land $1,090,490 Building $715,770 |
| 2023 | $14,191.00 | $1,725,180 Land $1,042,170 Building $683,010 | $1,725,180 Land $1,042,170 Building $683,010 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 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 |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% 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 |
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| 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 108 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 | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cox Communications.
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