4-Unit Duplex Portfolio with
For Sale
$370,000
1051-1053 DESOTO Road, Baltimore, MD 21223
Multi-Family, BALTIMORE, MD
Property Size2,432 SF
Lot Size0.14 Acres
Price / SF$152.14
Days on Market116
Property Features for 1051-1053 DESOTO Road
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Rooms
Basement
Parking
4
Parking features
Carport, Driveway, Fenced, Assigned, On Street
Appliances
Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas
Subdivision
MORRELL PARK
Elementary school district
BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Middle school district
BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High school district
BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Standard status
Active
Size
2,432 SF
Lot size
0.14 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
2429
Utilities
Heating system
Forced Air, Central
Cooling system
Window Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
Building Details
Year built
1942
Number of units
4
Building materials
Brick, Masonry
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency:
Homecoin.com
(888) 400-2513
Listed By:
Jonathan Minerick · License #5014919
(888) 400-2513
Added: Apr 29
Changed: Aug 19
Last Checked: Aug 22 at 10:06AM
MLS# MDBA2212750
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Contiguous 4-unit portfolio consisting of two side-by-side brick duplexes at 1051 and 1053 Desoto Road. The layout includes an end-unit duplex at 1053 Desoto and an adjoining center-unit duplex at 1051 Desoto. Units have separately metered gas and electric, with public water and sewer services, and solar energy service through Sunrun. Recent updates are noted across the portfolio, including flooring, interior paint, bathroom fixtures, and serviced HVAC systems. Each property also offers private rear space, and both are sold as-is.
The portfolio is located at the corner of Cowan Rd and Desoto Rd in Baltimore’s Morrell Park area, with Desoto Rd located off Wilkens Avenue. Lead Risk Reduction Certificates are available.
The seller describes consistent occupancy across the portfolio, with combined gross monthly income of approximately $4,500, or approximately $54,000 per year.
The portfolio is located at the corner of Cowan Rd and Desoto Rd in Baltimore’s Morrell Park area, with Desoto Rd located off Wilkens Avenue. Lead Risk Reduction Certificates are available.
The seller describes consistent occupancy across the portfolio, with combined gross monthly income of approximately $4,500, or approximately $54,000 per year.
Key Highlights
- Contiguous 4‑unit portfolio: two side‑by‑side brick duplexes at 1051 and 1053 Desoto Rd, Baltimore (Morrell Park area).
- Combined gross monthly income of approx. $4,500 (approx. $54,000/year) with consistent occupancy reported.
- Each unit has separately metered gas and electric, plus public water and sewer.
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$31,685
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
8.56%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$633,700
$633.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$452,643
$452.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$352,056
$352.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,432 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$61.3K $25.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.7K −$1.51/SF
EGI
$57.6K $23.69/SF
− OpEx
−$25.9K −$10.66/SF
NOI
$31.7K $13.03/SF
Area
Baltimore, MD
Vacancy
6.00%
Lease Rate
$25.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$633,700
Cap Rate 7%
$452,643
Cap Rate 9%
$352,056
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$510.2K
$446.4K – $595.3K
NOI $35,715 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.65%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$452.6K
$396.1K – $528.1K
NOI $31,685 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.56%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$582.6K
$509.8K – $679.8K
NOI $40,785 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.02%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
4
Residential units
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,167
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 21223, MD
20,438
Population
13,034
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
12%
College-Educated
75%
High-School Grad
2.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,861
Density / Sq Mi
$41,828
Median Household Income
$33,367
Median Earnings
$1,110
Median Rent
$93,700
Median Home Value
Market
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Contiguous side-by-side brick duplexes with separately metered utilities, public water and sewer, serviced HVAC, and private rear space.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1051-1053 DESOTO Road Baltimore, MD.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $370,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Contiguous 4‑unit portfolio: two side‑by‑side brick duplexes at 1051 and 1053 Desoto Rd, Baltimore (Morrell Park area).; Combined gross monthly income of approx. $4,500 (approx. $54,000/year) with consistent occupancy reported.; Each unit has separately metered gas and electric, plus public water and sewer.
