Three-Unit Townhouse with Rooftop
For Sale
$1,975,000
1768 WILLARD Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
MULTI_FAMILY - Federal - WASHINGTON, DC
Property Size3,665 SF
Lot Size0.03 Acres
Price / SF$538.88
Days on Market45
Property Features for 1768 WILLARD Street NW
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Rooms
Dining Room, Basement, Family Room
Parking features
Off Street
Interior features
Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Wood Floors
Fireplace
1
Appliances
Oven/Range - Gas, Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
Subdivision
OLD CITY #2
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
3,665 SF
Lot size
0.03 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
12925
Utilities
Heating system
Forced Air
Cooling system
Central Air
Building Details
Year built
1925
Number of units
3
Building materials
Brick
Architectural style
Federal
Listing Agency:
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
(202) 333-3320
Listed By:
Nathan J Guggenheim · License #SP98364671
(202) 333-5905
Added: Jul 9
Last Checked: Aug 22 at 8:06PM
MLS# DCDC2272372
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This three-unit townhouse offers a total of approximately 3,665 square feet arranged as three separately configured residences. Two of the units function as apartments: one two-bedroom, one-bath layout and one one-bedroom, one-bath layout. The owner’s residence spans the top two levels and is centered around a living and dining area with soaring vaulted ceilings, an open-concept kitchen, and a wood-burning fireplace.
The owner’s top-level space includes a private primary suite and access to a rooftop deck, suited to outdoor entertaining and dining. The property also provides private off-street parking, a practical benefit in a dense urban setting. The listing notes proximity to Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, Logan Circle, and the 14th Street corridor, along with nearby restaurants, cafes, boutique shopping, parks, Metro, and cultural destinations.
For buyers looking for an owner-occupant setup with rental support, the layout supports separate day-to-day living across three residences, with the owner’s unit benefiting from its loft-inspired volume and rooftop deck. Investors may also find the property’s clear separation of units useful for tenant-ready operations, supported by the two apartment configurations described in the listing.
The owner’s top-level space includes a private primary suite and access to a rooftop deck, suited to outdoor entertaining and dining. The property also provides private off-street parking, a practical benefit in a dense urban setting. The listing notes proximity to Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, Logan Circle, and the 14th Street corridor, along with nearby restaurants, cafes, boutique shopping, parks, Metro, and cultural destinations.
For buyers looking for an owner-occupant setup with rental support, the layout supports separate day-to-day living across three residences, with the owner’s unit benefiting from its loft-inspired volume and rooftop deck. Investors may also find the property’s clear separation of units useful for tenant-ready operations, supported by the two apartment configurations described in the listing.
Key Highlights
- Three‑unit townhouse at 1768 Willard Street NW with approximately 3,650 SF
- Two separate rental apartments: one 2 bed/1 bath and one 1 bed/1 bath
- Owner’s residence spans the top two levels with a loft‑inspired layout, vaulted ceilings, and an open kitchen
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
$80,005
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
4.05%
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%
$1,600,100
$1.6M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,142,929
$1.1M
Cap Rate 9%
$888,944
$888.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,665 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
$120.9K $33.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.7K −$1.82/SF
EGI
$114.3K $31.19/SF
− OpEx
−$34.3K −$9.36/SF
NOI
$80.0K $21.83/SF
Area
ZIP 20009
Vacancy
5.50%
Lease Rate
$33.00 /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%
$1,600,100
Cap Rate 7%
$1,142,929
Cap Rate 9%
$888,944
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.14M
$1.00M – $1.33M
NOI $80,005 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.05%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.02M
$891.5K – $1.19M
NOI $71,320 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.61%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.89M
$1.65M – $2.20M
NOI $131,961 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.68%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
3
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
7,539
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 20009, DC
53,357
Population
31,824
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
84%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
1.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
41,044
Density / Sq Mi
$140,555
Median Household Income
$99,606
Median Earnings
$2,346
Median Rent
$727,800
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three separate residences in a townhouse layout, anchored by a top-level owner space with rooftop deck and private off-street parking.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 1768 WILLARD Street NW Washington, DC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,975,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three‑unit townhouse at 1768 Willard Street NW with approximately 3,650 SF; Two separate rental apartments: one 2 bed/1 bath and one 1 bed/1 bath; Owner’s residence spans the top two levels with a loft‑inspired layout, vaulted ceilings, and an open kitchen
