Updated Residential Income
For Sale
$156,000
5225 POOKS HILL RD #1705N, Bethesda, MD 20814
BETHESDA, MD
Property Size630 SF
Price / SF$247.62
Days on Market42
Property Features for 5225 POOKS HILL RD #1705N
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Full bathrooms
1
Rooms
Bedroom 1
Subdivision
PROMENADE TOWERS
Elementary school district
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Middle school district
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High school district
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Standard status
Active
Amenities
outdoor Olympic-size pool
heated indoor pool with sauna and jacuzzi
tennis and pickleball courts
24-hour fitness center
library
party room
game and card rooms
EV charging stations
car wash area
on-site restaurant
market and deli
beauty salon
medical offices
Building Details
Year built
1973
Listing Agency:
Kent Island
(410) 643-2244
Listed By:
Jimmy White
(410) 320-3647
Added: Aug 5
Changed: Sep 15
Last Checked: Sep 15 at 5:06AM
MLS# MDMC2249730
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This residential income property is a 630-square-foot, one-bedroom, one-bath residence at The Promenade of Bethesda, a 24-hour secured community. The home was built in 1973 and features new luxury vinyl plank flooring, an updated bathroom, and a kitchen equipped with a new Frigidaire stainless steel gas range, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Southwest exposure brings natural light, sunset views, and treetop outlooks. A walk-in closet serves the bedroom, while an included garage parking space is located near the G-3 lobby entrance.
Community amenities include outdoor and heated indoor Olympic-size pools, a sauna, jacuzzi, tennis and pickleball courts, a 24-hour fitness center, library, party room, game and card rooms, beauty salon, medical offices, market and deli, restaurant, EV charging stations, and a car wash area. The monthly fee includes electricity, gas, heat, water, sewer, cable TV, property taxes, trash removal, snow removal, and exterior building maintenance. The property is at 5225 Pooks Hill Rd in Bethesda, with access to I-270 and I-495 and a Ride-On bus stop at the lobby entrance.
Community amenities include outdoor and heated indoor Olympic-size pools, a sauna, jacuzzi, tennis and pickleball courts, a 24-hour fitness center, library, party room, game and card rooms, beauty salon, medical offices, market and deli, restaurant, EV charging stations, and a car wash area. The monthly fee includes electricity, gas, heat, water, sewer, cable TV, property taxes, trash removal, snow removal, and exterior building maintenance. The property is at 5225 Pooks Hill Rd in Bethesda, with access to I-270 and I-495 and a Ride-On bus stop at the lobby entrance.
Key Highlights
- 630‑square‑foot one‑bedroom, one‑bath residence at The Promenade of Bethesda
- New luxury vinyl plank flooring and a completely upgraded bathroom
- New Frigidaire stainless steel gas range, refrigerator, and dishwasher
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
$10,402
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
6.67%
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%
$208,040
$208.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$148,600
$148.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$115,578
$115.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 630 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
$20.3K $32.28/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.4K −$2.26/SF
EGI
$18.9K $30.02/SF
− OpEx
−$8.5K −$13.51/SF
NOI
$10.4K $16.51/SF
Area
Montgomery County, MD
Vacancy
7.00%
Lease Rate
$32.28 /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%
$208,040
Cap Rate 7%
$148,600
Cap Rate 9%
$115,578
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$148.6K
$130.0K – $173.4K
NOI $10,402 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.67%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$221.6K
$193.9K – $258.6K
NOI $15,513 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.94%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Lease Details
1
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
407
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 20814, MD
31,919
Population
15,388
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
84%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
4.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,093
Density / Sq Mi
$150,401
Median Household Income
$90,050
Median Earnings
$2,329
Median Rent
$976,500
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Residential income property - One-bedroom residence with renovated finishes, dedicated garage parking, and extensive on-site amenities in a secured Bethesda community.
Where is this residential income property located?
The property is located at 5225 POOKS HILL RD #1705N Bethesda, MD.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $156,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 630‑square‑foot one‑bedroom, one‑bath residence at The Promenade of Bethesda; New luxury vinyl plank flooring and a completely upgraded bathroom; New Frigidaire stainless steel gas range, refrigerator, and dishwasher
