Mixed-Use Retail and Office
For Sale
$3,500,000
1629 Benning Road, Washington, DC 20002
Flexible mixed-use configuration suited for retail, office, or combined concepts in a developing city corridor.
Property Size7,720 SF
Price / SF$453.37
Days on Market303
Property Features for 1629 Benning Road
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
7,720 SF
Property subtype
Mixed Use
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$22,150
Amenities
Central Air
3
Concrete, Carpet
Intercom System
Flat
MU-5A
Building Details
Year Built
1984
Listing Agency:
(703) 298-4977
Listed By:
Taylor Properties
(703) 298-4977
Source:
Xome
Added: Oct 13, 2025
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 5:00AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This commercial property offers a flexible platform for retail, office, or mixed-use development and business occupancy. The offering also notes that the neighboring building is open for negotiation, which may support larger-scale projects or expansion plans.
The property is situated in a prominent development corridor and is described as benefiting from ongoing revitalization and infrastructure improvements. It is positioned for convenient public transportation access and is discussed as being near major city hubs, including the H Street Corridor.
For tenants and operators, the asset’s mixed-use positioning can accommodate teams looking to serve both commercial needs and a growing residential base in the area. Investors considering repositioning or assemblage may also find the option to coordinate with the adjacent building relevant for development layouts or expanded footprints, subject to negotiation and due diligence.
The property is situated in a prominent development corridor and is described as benefiting from ongoing revitalization and infrastructure improvements. It is positioned for convenient public transportation access and is discussed as being near major city hubs, including the H Street Corridor.
For tenants and operators, the asset’s mixed-use positioning can accommodate teams looking to serve both commercial needs and a growing residential base in the area. Investors considering repositioning or assemblage may also find the option to coordinate with the adjacent building relevant for development layouts or expanded footprints, subject to negotiation and due diligence.
Key Highlights
- Zoned MU‑5A
- Year built: 1984
- Central air cooling
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
$257,532
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
7.36%
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%
$5,150,640
$5.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$3,679,029
$3.7M
Cap Rate 9%
$2,861,467
$2.9M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 7,720 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
$433.6K $56.16/SF
− Vacancy
−$90.2K −$11.68/SF
EGI
$343.4K $44.48/SF
− OpEx
−$85.8K −$11.12/SF
NOI
$257.5K $33.36/SF
Area
ZIP 20002
Vacancy
20.80%
Lease Rate
$56.16 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$5,150,640
Cap Rate 7%
$3,679,029
Cap Rate 9%
$2,861,467
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$3.68M
$3.22M – $4.29M
NOI $257,532 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.36%
Second Best
Retail
$2.47M
$2.16M – $2.88M
NOI $172,859 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.94%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.99M
$3.49M – $4.65M
NOI $279,009 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.97%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,398
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 20002, DC
69,422
Population
38,459
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
70%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
5.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
13,612
Density / Sq Mi
$114,482
Median Household Income
$82,909
Median Earnings
$2,140
Median Rent
$813,700
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Washington, DC
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Flexible mixed-use configuration suited for retail, office, or combined concepts in a developing city corridor.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 1629 Benning Road Washington, DC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Zoned MU‑5A; Year built: 1984; Central air cooling
