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$360,000

1149 Modoc Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23503

Multi Family Residential, Side by Side, Norfolk, VA

Property Size1,446 SF
Price / SF$248.96
Days on Market4

Property Features for 1149 Modoc Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Duplex
Zoning R-8
Subdivision BAYVIEW BEACH
Elementary school Oceanair Elementary
Middle school Northside Middle School
Standard status Active
Size 1,446 SF

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 1381

Utilities

Water front features Waterfront

Building Details

Year built 1983
Roof type Shingle
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty · Century 21 Real Estate
Listed By: Ken Belkofer
Added: Aug 27 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 4:06PM
MLS# 10650577

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This side-by-side duplex at 1149 Modoc Avenue contains 1,446 square feet and dates to 1983. Both units share the same floor plan, creating a consistent configuration across the property. The building has a shingle roof and is designated R-8 zoning.

The property is identified as waterfront and is located in Norfolk’s Bayview area, approximately five blocks from the beach. Its duplex format supports a range of residential ownership approaches, including occupying one unit while leasing the other, as explicitly described in the property information.

Key Highlights

  • Side‑by‑side duplex with matching floor plans
  • 1,446 square feet
  • Built in 1983

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
5.26%
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 (±1% cap)
NOI $18,939 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.26%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$243.0K
$212.6K – $283.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $17,009 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.72%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$306.7K
$268.4K – $357.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,472 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.96%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Auto Repair Shop HVAC Service Big Box & Wholesale 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

4
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

176
Businesses Nearby

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

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 matching residential units offer a consistent layout within an R-8-zoned property near the beach.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1149 Modoc Avenue Norfolk, VA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $360,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Side‑by‑side duplex with matching floor plans; 1,446 square feet; Built in 1983
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