Renovated Triplex with Basement
For Sale
$699,990
15 GALVESTON Place SW, Washington, DC 20032
Multi-Family, WASHINGTON, DC
Property Size2,720 SF
Lot Size0.09 Acres
Price / SF$257.35
Days on Market153
Property Features for 15 GALVESTON Place SW
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Rooms
Basement
Parking features
On Street
Appliances
Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator, Disposal
Elementary school district
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Middle school district
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High school district
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Standard status
Active
Size
2,720 SF
Lot size
0.09 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
3683
Utilities
Heating system
Hot Water(Heating)
Cooling system
Central Air
Building Details
Year built
1943
Number of units
3
Building materials
Brick
Architectural style
Federal
Listing Agency:
Samson Properties
(301) 755-5613
Listed By:
Dagmawi Alemayehu · License #SP200201930
(202) 222-5704
Added: Apr 14
Changed: Aug 19
Last Checked: Sep 13 at 9:06PM
MLS# DCDC2250174
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This Federal-style brick triplex was built in 1943 and renovated in 2022. The 2,720-square-foot property includes two completed residences, each with 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Interior improvements include updated cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and quartz countertops, with central air and hot water heating serving the building.
The basement contains a configured one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with plumbing in place, egress windows, and ceiling height exceeding 7 feet. The property occupies 0.0929 acres in Washington, DC, with on-street parking. Appliances include a stove, microwave, refrigerator, and disposal.
The basement contains a configured one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with plumbing in place, egress windows, and ceiling height exceeding 7 feet. The property occupies 0.0929 acres in Washington, DC, with on-street parking. Appliances include a stove, microwave, refrigerator, and disposal.
Key Highlights
- 2,720‑square‑foot triplex on a 0.0929‑acre lot
- Two completed units, each with 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms
- Basement includes a configured 1‑bedroom, 1‑bathroom apartment
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
$48,735
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
6.96%
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%
$974,700
$974.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$696,214
$696.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$541,500
$541.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,720 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
$73.4K $27.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.8K −$1.40/SF
EGI
$69.6K $25.60/SF
− OpEx
−$20.9K −$7.68/SF
NOI
$48.7K $17.92/SF
Area
Washington, DC
Vacancy
5.20%
Lease Rate
$27.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$974,700
Cap Rate 7%
$696,214
Cap Rate 9%
$541,500
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$696.2K
$609.2K – $812.3K
NOI $48,735 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.96%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$645.6K
$564.9K – $753.2K
NOI $45,194 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.46%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.40M
$1.22M – $1.63M
NOI $97,936 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.99%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Lease Details
7 ft
Clear height
3
Residential units
Location Intelligence
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723
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Demographics for 20032, DC
38,904
Population
19,708
Households
2
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
23%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
5.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,482
Density / Sq Mi
$48,146
Median Household Income
$44,487
Median Earnings
$1,285
Median Rent
$391,400
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - Brick multifamily property with two renovated large-bedroom residences and a partially completed basement apartment.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 15 GALVESTON Place SW Washington, DC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $699,990.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,720‑square‑foot triplex on a 0.0929‑acre lot; Two completed units, each with 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms; Basement includes a configured 1‑bedroom, 1‑bathroom apartment
