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Retail Storefront with Office Buildout
For Lease
$3,800/Mo

523 8TH Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

CommercialLease, WASHINGTON, DC

Space SizeContact for details
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Days on Market45

Property Features for 523 8TH Street SE

General Information

Property type Other
Property subtype Retail
Parking features On Street
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 0.05 Acres

Utilities

Heating system Heat Pump (Heating)
Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 1972
Building materials Brick
Listing Agency: Samson Properties
Listed By: Rick Mubarak · License #BR98367472
Added: Jul 10 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Aug 23 at 1:06AM
MLS# DCDC2272702

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The property at 523 8th Street SE in Washington, D.C. is a storefront space with an existing office configuration. The layout is positioned to support professional services, and it can also accommodate customer-facing concepts given its retail storefront setting.

Situated in the Barracks Row area along the 8th Street SE retail corridor, the location is described as offering strong exposure within a dense residential community and a surrounding mix of restaurants, boutiques, and neighborhood services. The property is also stated to be just blocks from Eastern Market, the Washington Navy Yard, Marine Barracks, and the U.S. Capitol.

For tenants seeking a walk-in retail presence paired with existing office functionality, this centrally positioned storefront is presented as a leasing opportunity in a well-traveled Capitol Hill commercial district. Call the leasing agent to schedule a private tour.

Key Highlights

  • Storefront along the 8th Street SE retail corridor in Washington, D.C.’s Barracks Row neighborhood
  • Existing office configuration for professional services such as insurance, legal, financial, real estate, or consulting firms
  • Brick construction with heat pump heating and central air cooling

Property Analytics

Current Use

Ambar Capitol Hill Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Auto Parts Store Electrical Service Big Box & Wholesale Store Building Supply Discount Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

4,137
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 20003, DC

36,501
Population
20,817
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
81%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
2.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
15,870
Density / Sq Mi
$159,604
Median Household Income
$107,846
Median Earnings
$2,630
Median Rent
$954,200
Median Home Value

Market

Lease Benchmarks for Washington, DC

$35.74 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$2.31–$81.96 /SF/Yr
Price Range
9,339 SF
Avg Space Size

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Washington, DC

14.8% 2019
17% 2020
18.1% 2021
19.5% 2022
20.7% 2023
21.9% 2024
22.8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office units - Storefront on 8th Street SE with an existing office configuration suited for professional services and customer-facing uses.
Where is this office units located?
The property is located at 523 8TH Street SE Washington, DC.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $3,800/Mo.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Storefront along the 8th Street SE retail corridor in Washington, D.C.’s Barracks Row neighborhood; Existing office configuration for professional services such as insurance, legal, financial, real estate, or consulting firms; Brick construction with heat pump heating and central air cooling
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