5539 Central Ave
Washington, DC 20019
2 bd 2 ba 800 sqft Built 1947 Lot 2,480 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$239,900
Nov 13, 2014
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | Listed for rent | $2,600 | Avail |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Sold | $164,760 | Public Record |
| May 17, 2023 | Sold | $290,000 | Public Record |
| Apr 30, 2023 | Listed for rent | $2,500 | BrightMLS |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Sold | $290,000 | BrightMLS |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Price changed | $314,000 | BrightMLS |
| Sep 4, 2022 | Price changed | $320,000 | MLS #DCDC2060142 |
| Aug 2, 2022 | Price changed | $330,000 | MLS #DCDC2060142 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Listed | $349,000 | MLS #DCDC2060142 |
| Nov 13, 2014 | Sold | $239,900 | Public Record |
| Oct 28, 2014 | Listing removed | $239,900 | MRIS |
| Oct 20, 2014 | Relisted | $239,900 | MLS #DC8387925 |
| Sep 16, 2014 | Listing removed | $239,900 | MRIS |
| Aug 4, 2014 | Price changed | $239,900 | MLS #DC8387925 |
| Jul 18, 2014 | Price changed | $247,500 | MLS #DC8387925 |
| Jun 25, 2014 | Listed | $250,000 | MLS #DC8387925 |
| Mar 6, 2014 | Sold | $115,000 | Public Record |
| Feb 14, 2014 | Listing removed | $115,000 | MRIS |
| Dec 16, 2013 | Sold | $53,000 | Public Record |
| Nov 30, 2013 | Listing removed | $85,000 | MRIS |
| Nov 30, 2013 | Listed | $115,000 | MLS #DC8232573 |
| Sep 25, 2013 | Relisted | $85,000 | MLS #DC8129849 |
| Sep 23, 2013 | Listing removed | $85,000 | MRIS |
| Aug 1, 2013 | Relisted | $85,000 | MLS #DC8129849 |
| Jul 13, 2013 | Listing removed | $85,000 | MRIS |
| Jul 10, 2013 | Listed | $85,000 | MLS #DC8129849 |
| Jun 6, 1991 | Sold | $75,000 | Public Record |
| Aug 1, 1990 | Sold | $54,000 | Public Record |
| Jan 26, 1989 | Sold | $55,100 | Public Record |
| Nov 10, 1986 | Sold | $52,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $176,690 | $149,670 | $326,360 | $2,758 |
| 2024 | $178,600 | $145,870 | $324,470 | $2,832 |
| 2023 | $190,120 | $139,400 | $329,520 | $2,086 |
| 2022 | $181,350 | $132,010 | $313,360 | $1,994 |
| 2021 | $171,850 | $131,440 | $303,290 | $1,929 |
| 2015 | $40,990 | $98,430 | $139,420 | $578 |
| 2014 | $38,160 | $95,330 | $133,490 | $1,135 |
| 2013 | $38,400 | $107,110 | $145,510 | $1,237 |
| 2012 | $48,740 | $112,690 | $161,430 | $1,372 |
| 2011 | $53,360 | $126,310 | $179,670 | $1,527 |
| 2010 | $56,830 | $140,070 | $196,900 | $1,674 |
| 2008 | $52,650 | $127,670 | $180,320 | $1,533 |
| 2007 | $40,030 | $103,340 | $143,370 | $1,261 |
Property facts
Year built
1947
Property type
single_family
Stories
3
Beds
2
Baths
2
Living area
800 sqft
Lot size
2,480 sqft
ZIP code
20019
City
Washington
Street
Central Ave
Coordinates
38.88587, -76.92043
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 5539 Central Ave last sell?
5539 Central Ave most recently sold on Nov 13, 2014 for $239,900.
What is the current tax assessment for 5539 Central Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 5539 Central Ave (year 2025) is $326,360 with $2,758 in property tax.
How does 5539 Central Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 36.0% above the last sale price of $239,900.
When was 5539 Central Ave built?
5539 Central Ave was built in 1947.
How does 5539 Central Ave compare to others on Central Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Central Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Central Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 5539 Central Ave?
5539 Central Ave is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 800 sqft, 2,480 sqft lot single_family.
Is 5539 Central Ave a flip candidate?
No — 5539 Central Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 5539 Central Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 5539 Central Ave appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+0.8%
Implied 1-yr
+3.3%
2026 Q3
$404.6K
2026 Q4
$407.8K
ZIP 20019 — Median Price History + Forecast
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