Three-Unit
For Sale
$599,000
16 GALVESTON PLACE SW, Washington, DC 20032
Residential income property with one three-bedroom residence and two two-bedroom units.
Property Size2,800 SF
Price / SF$213.93
Days on Market69
Property Features for 16 GALVESTON PLACE SW
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,800 SF
Property subtype
Triplex
Units
Unit Mix
1 x 3BR, 2 x 2BR
Multifamily Units
3
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$6,192
Building Details
Building Size
2,800 SF
Year Built
1944
Listing Agency:
Samson Properties
(301) 559-2872
Listed By:
NWABUEZE KENNETH OKWODU · License #SP200201583
(301) 559-2872
Source:
Kerishull
Added: Jun 22
Changed: Aug 28
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 4:54PM
Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Samson Properties
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This Washington, DC triplex contains three residential units within approximately 2,800 square feet. The configuration includes one three-bedroom unit and two additional two-bedroom units, creating a defined multi-unit layout for residential income use. The property was built in 1944 and is offered strictly as-is.
The address is 16 Galveston Place SW, Washington, DC 20032. Buyers should independently verify the Certificate of Occupancy, Basic Business License, rental compliance, zoning, and other applicable regulatory requirements as part of their due diligence.
The address is 16 Galveston Place SW, Washington, DC 20032. Buyers should independently verify the Certificate of Occupancy, Basic Business License, rental compliance, zoning, and other applicable regulatory requirements as part of their due diligence.
Key Highlights
- Three residential units in a single triplex property
- Unit mix includes one 3‑bedroom residence and two 2‑bedroom units
- Approximately 2,800 square feet of property size
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
$50,168
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
8.38%
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%
$1,003,360
$1.0M
Cap Rate 7%
$716,686
$716.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$557,422
$557.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,800 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
$75.6K $27.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.9K −$1.40/SF
EGI
$71.7K $25.60/SF
− OpEx
−$21.5K −$7.68/SF
NOI
$50.2K $17.92/SF
Area
Washington, DC
Vacancy
5.20%
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%
$1,003,360
Cap Rate 7%
$716,686
Cap Rate 9%
$557,422
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$716.7K
$627.1K – $836.1K
NOI $50,168 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.38%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$664.6K
$581.5K – $775.4K
NOI $46,523 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.77%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.44M
$1.26M – $1.68M
NOI $100,816 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.83%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
3
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
723
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Demographics for 20032, DC
38,904
Population
19,708
Households
2
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
23%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
5.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,482
Density / Sq Mi
$48,146
Median Household Income
$44,487
Median Earnings
$1,285
Median Rent
$391,400
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - Residential income property with one three-bedroom residence and two two-bedroom units.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 16 GALVESTON PLACE SW Washington, DC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $599,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three residential units in a single triplex property; Unit mix includes one 3‑bedroom residence and two 2‑bedroom units; Approximately 2,800 square feet of property size
