DC Investment & Development
1818-1820 BENNING RD NE Washington, DC 20002
For Sale
$2,500,000
Commercial Sale - WASHINGTON, DC
Property Size3,215 SF
Lot Size0.09 Acres
Price / SF$777.60
Days on Market353
Property Features for 1818-1820 BENNING RD NE
General Information
- Property type
- Other
- Property subtype
- Retail
- Parking features
- On Street
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 3,215 SF
- Lot size
- 0.09 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Annual Amount
- 24885
Utilities
- Heating system
- Central
- Cooling system
- Central Air
Building Details
- Year built
- 1947
- Building materials
- Brick
Listing Agency:
EXP Realty, LLC
(833) 335-7433
Listed By:
SERIF SOYDAN · License #SP200205344
(312) 330-7300
Added: Aug 7, 2025
Changed: Jun 9
Last Checked: Jul 25 at 6:06AM
MLS# DCDC2214502
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located in Washington, DC, this property presents an investment and development opportunity. The property, built in 1947, includes a building of 3,215 square feet on a 0.09-acre lot. Situated in an Opportunity Zone, the location offers potential tax benefits. One unit, at 1818 Benning Rd NE, is leased to a liquor store, occupying approximately 1,955 sq. ft., with a lease extending to November 30, 2026, and generating an annual rent of $45,799. The other unit, at 1820 Benning Rd NE, is vacant and suitable for immediate rental or owner-occupancy, potentially earning an additional $45,000 annually. The vacant unit's owner-occupancy potential makes the property eligible for SBA financing. The property allows for the development of a multifamily mixed-use project, potentially including over 20 residential units combined with ground-floor retail space. The location is near the H Street corridor, with access to Union Station via the H Street streetcar. The property is one block from Metrobus and DC Streetcar stops, providing access to major routes like 295 & Route 50. The surrounding area includes nearly 4,000 multifamily units and over 103,600 square feet of retail space proposed or under construction within a 1-mile radius. The location benefits from high visibility on a corridor with nearly 40,000 vehicles passing by daily.
Key Highlights
- Significant Development Potential: Rare opportunity to develop a multifamily mixed‑use project with potential for 20+ residential units and ground floor retail.
- Prime Location: Situated in a highly desirable area of Washington, DC, close to the vibrant H Street corridor and Union Station.
- Immediate Income Stream: Currently leased to a liquor store with a stable annual rent of $45,799 until November 2026.
Financial Insights For Retail
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
NOI Build-Up
- 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.
| Component | $ | $/SF |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent | $108.0k | $33.60 |
| − Vacancy | −$5.2k | −$1.61 |
| EGI | $102.8k | $31.99 |
| − OpEx | −$30.9k | −$9.60 |
| NOI | $72.0k | $22.39 |
3,215 SF · lease $33.60/SF/yr · vacancy 4.80% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$1.03M
$899.8K – $1.20M
NOI $71,987 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.88%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$832.9K
$728.8K – $971.7K
NOI $58,304 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.33%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.66M
$1.45M – $1.94M
NOI $116,194 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.65%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Mixed-use property with income and development potential in Washington, DC.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 1818-1820 BENNING RD NE Washington, DC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Significant Development Potential: Rare opportunity to develop a multifamily mixed‑use project with potential for 20+ residential units and ground floor retail.; Prime Location: Situated in a highly desirable area of Washington, DC, close to the vibrant H Street corridor and Union Station.; Immediate Income Stream: Currently leased to a liquor store with a stable annual rent of $45,799 until November 2026.
