5855 Potomac Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016 Property Records

District of Columbia property record for 5855 Potomac Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016 · Last verified November 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2008
Square Footage1,139 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,989 sqft (0.16 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$875,000 (2007)
Tax Bill$12,786.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1454 0812

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,139 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,139 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories
Primary FlooringWood Flooring
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1939
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2008
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area6,989 sqft (0.16 acres)
Porch1 Porch
Porch Area81 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHot Water Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address5855 POTOMAC AVE NW
CityWASHINGTON
StateDC
Zip20016-2517
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSQUARE 1454 LOT 0812 NBHD: PALISADES
Legal SubdivisionPALISADES
Legal Block1454
Legal Lot Number0812
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Minor Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2002
Census Tract902

Owner

Source: District of Columbia records · APN 1454 0812

Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Owner on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address5855 POTOMAC AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-2517
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity, Secondary Owner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on Nov 09, 2007
  • Deed Sale Price on Nov 09, 2007
  • Prior Sale Amount on Jun 19, 1996
Deed Doc Number142268
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Property Address5855 POTOMAC AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-2517
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 27, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000068022
DateMay 18, 2021
Instrument2021068022
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJun 01, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: District of Columbia records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
Federal District & CityWashington, District of Columbia
Unified School DistrictDistrict of Columbia Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$12,786.00 (+2.76%)$1,594,190 (+4.84%) Land $1,249,530 Building $344,660$1,594,190 (+4.84%) Land $1,249,530 Building $344,660
2023$12,442.00$1,520,560 Land $1,194,180 Building $326,380$1,520,560 Land $1,194,180 Building $326,380

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