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    490 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC

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    Transformed office space with retail, dining, and metro access.

    Type:OFFICE
    Property size:
    445,255 SF
    Lot size:
    0.41 Acres
    Added:
    Mar 27, 2025
    Days on Market:
    438
    Last Refresh:
    May 20 at 8:15 pm

    Property Features for 490 L'Enfant Plaza SW

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    445,255 SF
    Lot size
    0.41 Acres
    Property subtype
    OFFICE

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    Mark Sullivan
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    Listing office Colliers | Washington DC

    Listing date Mar 27, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Direct indoor access to L'Enfant Metro Station on five lines.
    • Ideally located between the National Mall and the Southwest Waterfront, near 19 major federal agencies.
    • 120,000 SF of newly renovated on‑site retail with over 40 shops and restaurants.
    • Newly renovated double‑height lobby with floor‑to‑ceiling glass storefront.
    • On‑site amenities include a conference center and a club room.
    • Ample underground parking.

    Overview

    This transformed mixed-use development features three office buildings and 120,000 square feet of newly renovated on-site retail space, including over 40 shops and restaurants. A light-filled food court with outdoor seating is available, along with ample underground parking. On-site amenities include a conference center for meetings and a club room for corporate lunches and event rentals. Extensive renovations have created an expanded double-height lobby with a floor-to-ceiling glass storefront, a contemporary stone design, and an attractive backlit feature wall. Common areas, elevator lobbies, and elevator cabs have also been updated. The property is ideally located between the National Mall and the Southwest Waterfront, within five blocks of 19 major federal agencies. It offers direct indoor access to the L'Enfant Metro Station on five lines: Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange, and Silver. The property offers 445,255 square feet of space and is intended for office use.
    Location Intelligence

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    City
    Washington
    County
    District of Columbia
    State
    District of Columbia
    Longitude
    -77.0058123
    Latitude
    38.9068429

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Transformed office space with retail, dining, and metro access.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 490 L'Enfant Plaza SW Washington, DC.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $41 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Direct indoor access to L'Enfant Metro Station on five lines.; Ideally located between the National Mall and the Southwest Waterfront, near 19 major federal agencies.; 120,000 SF of newly renovated on‑site retail with over 40 shops and restaurants.
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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