District of Columbia property record for 5717 Potomac Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,889 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.346 acres (15,087 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $20,661 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer |
| APN | 1452 0839 |
| Primary APN | 1452 0839 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,889 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 963 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 3 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,087 sqft (0.346 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5717 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 0839 NBHD: PALISADES |
| Legal Subdivision | PALISADES |
| Legal Block | 1452 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0839 |
| 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.
5717 Potomac Ave NW is held in a trust since October 2025.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of November 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000098452 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5717 POTOMAC AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-2559 |
| Document Number | 0000098452 |
| Map Reference | LB 40 FO 97 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025098452 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5717 Potomac Ave NW was $20,661.
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 | $20,661.00 | $2,520,660 Land $1,750,920 Building $769,740 | $2,520,660 Land $1,750,920 Building $769,740 |
| 2023 | $20,134.00 | $2,415,130 Land $1,673,300 Building $741,830 | $2,415,130 Land $1,673,300 Building $741,830 |
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 5717 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 5717 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 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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