One-Bedroom Residential Income
For Sale
$239,000
4000 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #531B, Washington, DC 20016
WASHINGTON, DC
Property Size950 SF
Lot Size10.00 Acres
Price / SF$251.58
Days on Market198
Property Features for 4000 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #531B
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Full bathrooms
1
Rooms
Bedroom 1
Subdivision
CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS
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
Lot size
10.00 Acres
Amenities
convenience market
guest rooms
library
hair salon
dry cleaners
gym/fitness room
Building Details
Year built
1931
Listing Agency:
Chevy Chase Circle
(202) 966-1400
Listed By:
Lisa Bradburn
Added: Feb 6
Changed: Aug 22
Last Checked: Aug 23 at 12:06AM
MLS# DCDC2241192
Copyright © 2026 Long & Foster Real Estate. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Apartment 531B offers approximately 950 square feet with one bedroom, a sunken living room, separate dining area, kitchen, bathroom, and multiple storage spaces. Built-in cabinetry appears in the dining and living areas, while the bedroom includes two large closets, including a walk-in. Additional features include hardwood flooring, approximately 9' ceilings, a windowed kitchen and bathroom, and views toward Glover Archbold Park. The apartment is currently unfurnished.
The Westchester occupies approximately 10 acres and includes landscaped grounds, a tiered sunken garden, and a fountain. Building amenities include a convenience market, guest rooms, library, hair salon, dry cleaners, and gym/fitness room. A MetroBus stop is directly in front of the property, with D90 service and D96 service within a block. The fee includes utilities other than internet/wifi and property taxes.
The Westchester occupies approximately 10 acres and includes landscaped grounds, a tiered sunken garden, and a fountain. Building amenities include a convenience market, guest rooms, library, hair salon, dry cleaners, and gym/fitness room. A MetroBus stop is directly in front of the property, with D90 service and D96 service within a block. The fee includes utilities other than internet/wifi and property taxes.
Key Highlights
- Approximately 950 square feet with one bedroom and two large bedroom closets
- Built‑in storage in the dining and living areas, plus entry and hall closets
- Hardwood floors and approximately 9' ceilings
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
$15,785
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
6.60%
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%
$315,700
$315.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$225,500
$225.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$175,389
$175.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 950 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
$30.2K $31.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.5K −$1.59/SF
EGI
$28.7K $30.21/SF
− OpEx
−$12.9K −$13.59/SF
NOI
$15.8K $16.62/SF
Area
Washington, DC
Vacancy
5.00%
Lease Rate
$31.80 /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%
$315,700
Cap Rate 7%
$225,500
Cap Rate 9%
$175,389
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$225.5K
$197.3K – $263.1K
NOI $15,785 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.60%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$488.6K
$427.6K – $570.1K
NOI $34,205 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.31%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
1
Residential units
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,353
Businesses Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Demographics for 20016, DC
35,068
Population
15,457
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
88%
College-Educated
99%
High-School Grad
4.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,970
Density / Sq Mi
$179,107
Median Household Income
$104,275
Median Earnings
$2,105
Median Rent
$1,206,200
Median Home Value
Questions? Ask Rey
Realmo’s AI knows this listing — price, zoning, demand, history. Ask anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Residential income property - Unfurnished apartment with built-in storage, hardwood floors, and elevated park views in a full-service residential community.
Where is this residential income property located?
The property is located at 4000 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #531B Washington, DC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $239,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 950 square feet with one bedroom and two large bedroom closets; Built‑in storage in the dining and living areas, plus entry and hall closets; Hardwood floors and approximately 9' ceilings
