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Waterfront Duplex
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$270,000

556 Bellwood Road, Newport News, VA 23607

Multi Family Residential, Newport News, VA

Property Size1,000 SF
Price / SF$270
Days on Market8

Property Features for 556 Bellwood Road

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Duplex
Zoning R7
Subdivision ALL OTHERS AREA 107
Elementary school Carver Elementary
Middle school Homer L. Hines Middle
Standard status Active
Size 1,000 SF

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 3196

Utilities

Water front features Waterfront

Amenities

central air

Building Details

Year built 1938
Roof type Shingle
Listing Agency: Southern Realty Inc.
Listed By: Maria Baggett
Added: Sep 4 Changed: Sep 8 Last Checked: Sep 11 at 3:06PM
MLS# 10652396

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1,000-square-foot duplex, built in 1938, contains two residential units. Unit A offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, and an additional room. Unit B includes one bedroom, one bathroom, and a great room. Both units are equipped with central air, while electric and gas service are separately metered. Water service is shared between the units.

The property is identified as waterfront and is zoned R7. It has a shingle roof and is currently tenant occupied under month-to-month lease agreements. The property is being offered as-is, where-is, with showings requiring at least 24 hours' notice.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑unit duplex with 1,000 square feet of building area
  • Unit A includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a spare room
  • Unit B features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and a great room

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
$11,544
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
4.28%
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%
$230,880 $230.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$164,914 $164.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$128,267 $128.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,000 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
$17.4K $17.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$908 −$0.91/SF
EGI
$16.5K $16.49/SF
− OpEx
−$4.9K −$4.95/SF
NOI
$11.5K $11.54/SF
Area
Newport News, VA
Vacancy
5.22%
Lease Rate
$17.40 /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%
$230,880
Cap Rate 7%
$164,914
Cap Rate 9%
$128,267

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$164.9K
$144.3K – $192.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $11,544 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.28%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$147.0K
$128.6K – $171.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $10,291 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.81%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$212.4K
$185.8K – $247.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $14,867 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.51%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Parking Lot & Garage Accounting Firm Building Supply Dental Office Garden Center

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

2
Residential units
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

610
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 23607, VA

23,498
Population
10,764
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
14%
College-Educated
85%
High-School Grad
6.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,916
Density / Sq Mi
$42,904
Median Household Income
$33,746
Median Earnings
$1,104
Median Rent
$146,400
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit residential property with central air, individual electric and gas meters, and month-to-month occupancy.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 556 Bellwood Road Newport News, VA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $270,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with 1,000 square feet of building area; Unit A includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a spare room; Unit B features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and a great room
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