Updated 2-Unit Brick
For Sale
$499,900
1946 I Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
MULTI_FAMILY - WASHINGTON, DC
Property Size1,400 SF
Lot Size0.03 Acres
Price / SF$357.07
Days on Market318
Property Features for 1946 I Street NE
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Duplex
Parking features
Off Street
Subdivision
TRINIDAD
Elementary school district
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Middle school district
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High school district
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Special listing conditions
In Foreclosure
Standard status
Active
Size
1,400 SF
Lot size
0.03 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
28843
Utilities
Heating system
Hot Water(Heating)
Building Details
Year built
1942
Number of units
2
Building materials
Brick
Listing Agency:
Apex Home Realty
(703) 675-6100
Listed By:
Samer Y. Makhlouf · License #BR40000070
(703) 675-6100
Added: Oct 16, 2025
Changed: Aug 14
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 10:06AM
MLS# DCDC2224700
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,400-square-foot duplex is an interior townhouse built in 1942, with two residential units arranged within a brick structure. The property has been updated with contemporary finishes and includes hot-water heating and off-street parking. Its 0.0346-acre lot supports a compact urban residential configuration.
The property is located at 1946 I Street NE in Washington, D.C. The surrounding Trinidad community is near the U.S. National Arboretum, H Street Corridor, and Union Market. The two-unit layout provides a defined multifamily format within Northeast D.C.
The property is located at 1946 I Street NE in Washington, D.C. The surrounding Trinidad community is near the U.S. National Arboretum, H Street Corridor, and Union Market. The two-unit layout provides a defined multifamily format within Northeast D.C.
Key Highlights
- Two‑unit duplex configured as an interior townhouse
- 1,400 square feet on a 0.0346‑acre lot
- Updated interiors with contemporary finishes
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
$26,672
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
5.34%
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%
$533,440
$533.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$381,029
$381.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$296,356
$296.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,400 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
$40.3K $28.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.2K −$1.58/SF
EGI
$38.1K $27.22/SF
− OpEx
−$11.4K −$8.16/SF
NOI
$26.7K $19.05/SF
Area
ZIP 20002
Vacancy
5.50%
Lease Rate
$28.80 /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%
$533,440
Cap Rate 7%
$381,029
Cap Rate 9%
$296,356
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$381.0K
$333.4K – $444.5K
NOI $26,672 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.34%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$340.5K
$297.9K – $397.3K
NOI $23,835 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.77%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$722.8K
$632.5K – $843.3K
NOI $50,598 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.12%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,174
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 20002, DC
69,422
Population
38,459
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
70%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
5.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
13,612
Density / Sq Mi
$114,482
Median Household Income
$82,909
Median Earnings
$2,140
Median Rent
$813,700
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit residential property with contemporary finishes, off-street parking, and a location near established Washington, D.C. destinations.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1946 I Street NE Washington, DC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $499,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex configured as an interior townhouse; 1,400 square feet on a 0.0346‑acre lot; Updated interiors with contemporary finishes
