Four-Unit Quadplex with Updated
For Sale
Under Contract
$499,900
1608 17TH Place SE, Washington, DC 20020
MULTI_FAMILY - WASHINGTON, DC
Property Size2,720 SF
Lot Size0.07 Acres
Price / SF$183.79
Days on Market16
Property Features for 1608 17TH Place SE
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Quadruplex
Parking features
On Street
Elementary school district
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Middle school district
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High school district
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Standard status
Active Under Contract
Size
2,720 SF
Lot size
0.07 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
4830
Utilities
Heating system
Other (Heating)
Building Details
Year built
1938
Number of units
4
Building materials
Brick
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Capital Properties · Keller Williams Realty
(202) 243-7700
Listed By:
Abel M Gebremichael · License #SP98377913
(202) 601-0160
Added: Jul 30
Changed: Aug 4
Last Checked: Aug 14 at 3:06AM
MLS# DCDC2276490
Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
1608 17th Place SE is a four-unit quadplex with all four large 2-bedroom units currently 100% vacant. The building has been freshly updated throughout, presenting a ready-to-occupy configuration for a new owner. The structure is brick, with on-street parking available for occupants and guests. Heating is listed as “Other (Heating).”
The property sits on a 0.0692-acre lot and includes 2,720 square feet of building area. Built in 1938, this small multifamily asset is positioned as a complete reset with the units available for immediate leasing.
Interior photographs are expected to be added. The existing layout supports straightforward tenanting across the four independently leased 2-bedroom units, enabling a buyer to manage occupancy from day one.
The property sits on a 0.0692-acre lot and includes 2,720 square feet of building area. Built in 1938, this small multifamily asset is positioned as a complete reset with the units available for immediate leasing.
Interior photographs are expected to be added. The existing layout supports straightforward tenanting across the four independently leased 2-bedroom units, enabling a buyer to manage occupancy from day one.
Key Highlights
- Four‑unit quadplex with all units 100% vacant
- All four units are large 2‑bedroom units, freshly updated
- 0.0692‑acre lot and 2,720 SF building area
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
$42,939
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
8.59%
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%
$858,780
$858.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$613,414
$613.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$477,100
$477.1K
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
$83.2K $30.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.2K −$1.90/SF
EGI
$78.1K $28.70/SF
− OpEx
−$35.1K −$12.92/SF
NOI
$42.9K $15.79/SF
Area
ZIP 20020
Vacancy
6.20%
Lease Rate
$30.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$858,780
Cap Rate 7%
$613,414
Cap Rate 9%
$477,100
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$686.7K
$600.8K – $801.1K
NOI $48,066 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.62%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$613.4K
$536.7K – $715.7K
NOI $42,939 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.59%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.40M
$1.23M – $1.64M
NOI $98,304 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 19.66%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,247
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 2-bedroom units are 100% vacant and freshly updated in a brick quadplex with on-street parking.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 1608 17TH Place SE Washington, DC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $499,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Four‑unit quadplex with all units 100% vacant; All four units are large 2‑bedroom units, freshly updated; 0.0692‑acre lot and 2,720 SF building area
