District of Columbia property record for 5827 Potomac Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,969 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Dec 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $6,559 (2025) |
| APN | 1454 0077 |
| Primary APN | 1454 0077 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,969 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 869 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,049 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 231 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 1454 0807 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5827 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 0077 NBHD: PALISADES |
| Legal Subdivision | PALISADES |
| Legal Block | 1454 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0077 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 902 |
5827 Potomac Ave NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1994.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of November 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5827 POTOMAC AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-2517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 99049 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5827 Potomac Ave NW was $6,559.
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 | $6,559.00 | $1,721,110 Land $1,254,330 Building $466,780 | $1,721,110 Land $1,254,330 Building $466,780 |
| 2023 | $6,386.00 | $1,639,350 Land $1,198,730 Building $440,620 | $1,639,350 Land $1,198,730 Building $440,620 |
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 5827 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 5827 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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