Off Market6726d on marketHistoric · 87 yrs

5855 Potomac Ave NW

Washington, DC, 20016 • The Palisades • District of Columbia

$1,809,700

$1589/sqft

3Beds

2Baths

1,139Sqft

0.16 acLot

1939Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Character Home

Built 1939 · 87 years of history

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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People checking out this listing

6726 days on market

Established listing

$1,589/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1939 · Historic

This 1139 square foot single family home has 3 bedrooms and 2.0 bathrooms. This home is located at 5855 Potomac Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$11,564/month

Principal & Interest$9,151

Property Tax$1,810

Insurance$603

Down payment20% ($361,940)

3%50%

Est. 6.50% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,447,760 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1939

HeatingOther, Other

ParkingNo Data

Lot6,989 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1939

Systems

HeatingOther, Other

RoofComposition

Parking & Outdoor

Lot6,989 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodThe Palisades

Annual tax$12,787

Parcel14540812

Features & details

3 categories of property features

Interior Features

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Other

Exterior Features

Exterior

Brick

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market6726

Est. value$1,809,700

Est. rent$4,369/mo

Tax rate0.65%

Price/sqft$1589

Last sold$875,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Washington?

3 schools rated nearby

Key Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.9 mi

Hardy Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

2.8 mi

Jackson-Reed High School

High • Public • 9-12

2.2 mi

Location

Washington, DC, 20016

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Price history

2 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Nov 9, 2007Sold$875,000$768Public Record

Jun 19, 1996Sold$250,000$219Public Record

Sold$875,000

Nov 9, 2007•$768/sqft•Public Record

Sold$250,000

Jun 19, 1996•$219/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

23 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2025$12,787$1,594,190

Apr 10, 2024$12,673$1,578,030

Apr 10, 2023$12,211$1,520,560

Apr 10, 2022$11,470$1,428,130

Apr 10, 2021$11,384$1,415,640

Apr 10, 2020$11,162$1,388,830

Apr 10, 2018$10,549$1,314,370

Apr 10, 2017$9,875$1,234,200

Apr 10, 2016$9,213$1,155,570

Apr 10, 2015$8,955$1,126,710

Apr 10, 2014$8,151$1,029,150

Apr 10, 2013$8,226$1,036,870

Apr 10, 2012$8,581$1,077,060

Apr 10, 2011$8,581$1,077,060

Apr 10, 2010$7,540$1,106,790

Apr 10, 2009$6,855$873,920

Apr 10, 2007$6,301$715,970

Apr 10, 2006$6,189$672,690

Apr 10, 2005$5,856$610,030

Apr 10, 2004$4,728$492,490

Apr 10, 2003$4,414$459,770

Apr 10, 2002$2,962$308,570

Apr 10, 2001$3,344$290,750

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Est. value$1,809,700

Est. rent$4,369/mo

30yr rate est.6.50%

Affordability$10,152/mo

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