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Columbia Heights Mixed-Use Investment

1500 OGDEN Street NW Washington, DC 20010

1500 OGDEN Street NW, Washington, DC, 20010
$1,580,000
For Sale
$1,580,000

MULTI_FAMILY - Contemporary - WASHINGTON, DC

Property Size3,500 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$451.43
Days on Market72

Property Features for 1500 OGDEN Street NW

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Parking features
On Street
Standard status
Active
Size
3,500 SF
Lot size
0.05 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount
9831

Utilities

Heating system
Forced Air
Cooling system
Central Air

Building Details

Year built
1922
Number of units
3
Building materials
Brick
Architectural style
Contemporary
Listing agency Fairfax Realty
Listed by Kevin B Shin · License #0225069693
Added: May 11 Updated: Jun 9 at 11:50AM Checked: Jul 21 at 9:06AM
MLS# DCDC2261184

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC, this mixed-use property at 1500 Ogden St NW presents an investment opportunity. The property features one retail/convenience store unit and two vacant residential apartment units. Each apartment includes three bedrooms and three bathrooms, with unit sizes ranging from 1,000 to 1,250 square feet. Recent renovations include in-unit washer and dryer, separate electric meters, a secured gate entrance, and an enclosed rear patio. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and a sprinkler system. New windows and HVAC units have been installed. The property is situated across from bus routes and two blocks from the Columbia Heights Metro, Target Shopping Center, Starbucks, and Trader Joe's. An adjacent 600 square foot rectangular vacant lot offers potential for off-street parking for 3-4 cars. The building has a total size of 3,500 square feet and sits on a 0.0516-acre lot.

Key Highlights

  • Prime Columbia Heights location: Mixed‑use corner property, 2 blocks from Columbia Heights Metro, across from bus routes, near Target, Starbucks, and Trader Joe's.
  • Three Units: 1 Retail/Convenience Store and 2 Vacant Residential Units (3 bed/3 bath, 1,000‑1,250 SF each).
  • Renovated Apartments: Washer & dryer in unit, separate electric, new windows, new HVAC units.

Local Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $92.4k $26.40
− Vacancy −$3.2k −$0.92
EGI $89.2k $25.48
− OpEx −$22.3k −$6.37
NOI $66.9k $19.11
3,500 SF · lease $26.40/SF/yr · vacancy 3.50% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$955.4K
$835.9K – $1.11M (±1% cap)
NOI $66,875 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.23%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$825.0K
$721.9K – $962.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $57,750 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.66%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.80M
$1.58M – $2.10M (±1% cap)
NOI $126,020 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.98%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Ogden Market Grocery & Convenience Store

Suggested Use

Law Firm Electrical Service Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Parts Store Skin Care Clinic (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Building Supply (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Auto Repair Shop Furniture & Home Goods

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Mixed-use property with retail and residential units in DC.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 1500 OGDEN Street NW Washington, DC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,580,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime Columbia Heights location: Mixed‑use corner property, 2 blocks from Columbia Heights Metro, across from bus routes, near Target, Starbucks, and Trader Joe's.; Three Units: 1 Retail/Convenience Store and 2 Vacant Residential Units (3 bed/3 bath, 1,000‑1,250 SF each).; Renovated Apartments: Washer & dryer in unit, separate electric, new windows, new HVAC units.
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