District of Columbia property record for 5823 Potomac Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,285 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,049 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,875,000 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $19,614 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| APN | 1454 0075 |
| Primary APN | 1454 0075 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,285 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,179 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,049 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Old Parcel Number | 1454 0803 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5823 POTOMAC AVE NW |
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip | 20016-2517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | SQUARE 1454 LOT 0075 NBHD: PALISADES |
| Legal Subdivision | PALISADES |
| Legal Block | 1454 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0075 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 902 |
The current owner of 5823 Potomac Ave NW bought it in June 2009.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of November 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5823 POTOMAC AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-2517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 62942 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Property Address | 5823 POTOMAC AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-2517 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000030497 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022030497 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 5823 Potomac Ave NW was $19,614.
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 | $19,614.00 | $2,397,390 Land $1,254,330 Building $1,143,060 | $2,397,390 Land $1,254,330 Building $1,143,060 |
| 2023 | $19,051.00 | $2,290,580 Land $1,198,730 Building $1,091,850 | $2,290,580 Land $1,198,730 Building $1,091,850 |
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 5823 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 5823 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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