Vacant Turnkey Four-Unit
For Sale
$550,000
Pending
1608 17TH SE, Washington, DC 20020
Four updated vacant units ready for immediate occupancy.
Property Size2,720 SF
Days on Market128
Property Features for 1608 17TH SE
General Information
Standard status
Pending
Size
2,720 SF
Property subtype
Investment
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$4,830
Building Details
Building Size
2,720 SF
Year Built
1938
Units
4
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(202) 601-0160
Listed By:
Abel M Gebremichael · License #SP98377913
(202) 601-0160
Source:
Elliman
Added: Apr 24
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Jul 23 at 5:01AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This four-unit building offers four large, two-bedroom units that are 100% vacant and freshly updated. The property is presented as a turnkey asset, ready for immediate occupancy. The building allows for new owner to screen tenants and set lease terms. The units feature updated kitchens and modern flooring. The property is located in a walkable area with a walk score of 78, indicating it is very walkable. Public transportation is readily accessible, as indicated by a transit score of 69, suggesting good transit options. The bike score is 49, indicating the area is somewhat bikeable.
Key Highlights
- 100% Vacant 4‑Unit Building: Allows immediate tenant placement at current market rates.
- Freshly Updated: Requires no upfront capital, ready for immediate occupancy and rental income.
- Large 2‑Bedroom Units: Offers desirable living spaces appealing to a broad tenant base.
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
$48,066
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
8.74%
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%
$961,320
$961.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$686,657
$686.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$534,067
$534.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,720 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
$73.4K $27.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.8K −$1.76/SF
EGI
$68.7K $25.25/SF
− OpEx
−$20.6K −$7.57/SF
NOI
$48.1K $17.67/SF
Area
ZIP 20020
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$27.00 /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%
$961,320
Cap Rate 7%
$686,657
Cap Rate 9%
$534,067
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$686.7K
$600.8K – $801.1K
NOI $48,066 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.74%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$613.4K
$536.7K – $715.7K
NOI $42,939 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.81%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.40M
$1.23M – $1.64M
NOI $98,304 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 17.87%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
15,687
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 20020, DC
51,616
Population
26,376
Households
2
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
28%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
4.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
11,221
Density / Sq Mi
$53,015
Median Household Income
$48,752
Median Earnings
$1,317
Median Rent
$442,500
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Quadplex - Four updated vacant units ready for immediate occupancy.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 1608 17TH SE Washington, DC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $550,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 100% Vacant 4‑Unit Building: Allows immediate tenant placement at current market rates.; Freshly Updated: Requires no upfront capital, ready for immediate occupancy and rental income.; Large 2‑Bedroom Units: Offers desirable living spaces appealing to a broad tenant base.
