Side-by-Side Duplex
For Sale
$350,000
1147 Modoc Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23503
Multi Family Residential, Side by Side, Norfolk, VA
Property Size1,446 SF
Price / SF$242.05
Days on Market112
Property Features for 1147 Modoc Avenue
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Duplex
Zoning
R-8
Subdivision
BAYVIEW BEACH
Lot features
Shed
Elementary school
Oceanair Elementary
Middle school
Northside Middle School
Standard status
Active
Size
1,446 SF
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
1488
Utilities
Water front features
Waterfront
Building Details
Year built
1984
Roof type
Shingle
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency:
CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty · Century 21 Real Estate
(252) 331-1300
Listed By:
Ken Belkofer
(800) 539-8014
Added: May 23
Changed: Sep 11
Last Checked: Sep 11 at 4:06PM
MLS# 10635843
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This side-by-side duplex property provides 1,446 square feet of residential space across its two-unit configuration. The improvements were built in 1984 and feature a shingle roof, with the property designated for R-8 zoning and identified with waterfront features.
Located at 1147 Modoc Avenue in Norfolk’s Bayview area, the property is positioned five blocks from the beach. Its duplex layout supports separate residential accommodations within one income-property asset.
Located at 1147 Modoc Avenue in Norfolk’s Bayview area, the property is positioned five blocks from the beach. Its duplex layout supports separate residential accommodations within one income-property asset.
Key Highlights
- Side‑by‑side duplex configuration
- 1,446 square feet of residential space
- R‑8 zoning
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
$18,939
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
5.41%
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%
$378,780
$378.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$270,557
$270.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$210,433
$210.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,446 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
$28.6K $19.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.6K −$1.09/SF
EGI
$27.1K $18.71/SF
− OpEx
−$8.1K −$5.61/SF
NOI
$18.9K $13.10/SF
Area
Norfolk, VA
Vacancy
5.50%
Lease Rate
$19.80 /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%
$378,780
Cap Rate 7%
$270,557
Cap Rate 9%
$210,433
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$270.6K
$236.7K – $315.7K
NOI $18,939 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.41%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$243.0K
$212.6K – $283.5K
NOI $17,009 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.86%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$306.7K
$268.4K – $357.9K
NOI $21,472 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.13%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Trade Area within ½ mile
176
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 23503, VA
31,932
Population
15,350
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
31%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
5.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,386
Density / Sq Mi
$62,428
Median Household Income
$42,850
Median Earnings
$1,195
Median Rent
$273,100
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Waterfront-designated residential income property with R-8 zoning in Norfolk’s Bayview area.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1147 Modoc Avenue Norfolk, VA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $350,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Side‑by‑side duplex configuration; 1,446 square feet of residential space; R‑8 zoning
