Two-Unit Storefront
New
For Sale
$2,500,000
1818 1818-1820 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC 20002
Commercial building with one leased storefront and a second space available for occupancy or leasing.
Property Size3,215 SF
Lot Size0.09 Acres
Price / SF$777.60
Days on Market3
Property Features for 1818 1818-1820 Benning Rd NE
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,215 SF
Lot size
0.09 Acres
Financials
Gross Income
$45,799
Opportunity Zone
Yes
Site & Location
Traffic Count
40,000 vehicles/day
Highway Access
Yes
Road Access
Yes
Building Details
Year Built
1947
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
EXP Realty, LLC
(312) 330-7300
Listed By:
SERIF SOYDAN · License #SP200205344
Source:
Kandorre
Added: Aug 20
Changed: Aug 21
Last Checked: Aug 21 at 5:54AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 3,215-square-foot storefront property at 1818-1820 Benning Rd NE includes two separate commercial spaces in a building constructed in 1947. The 1818 space contains approximately 1,955 square feet and is leased through November 30, 2026. The adjoining 1820 space is vacant and can be leased or occupied by an owner. The property sits on a 0.09-acre lot and is located within an Opportunity Zone.
The site is positioned near the H Street Corridor, with Metrobus and DC Streetcar stops one block away. Major connections include I-295 and Route 50, while Union Station is accessible via the H Street streetcar. The property is also near Aldi, Chick-fil-A, CVS, Safeway, Starbucks, the National Arboretum, and Atlas Performing Arts Center.
Within a 1-mile radius, nearly 4,000 multifamily units and more than 103,600 square feet of retail space are proposed or under construction. The source property information also identifies potential for a multifamily mixed-use project with 20+ residential units and ground-floor retail, subject to permitting.
The site is positioned near the H Street Corridor, with Metrobus and DC Streetcar stops one block away. Major connections include I-295 and Route 50, while Union Station is accessible via the H Street streetcar. The property is also near Aldi, Chick-fil-A, CVS, Safeway, Starbucks, the National Arboretum, and Atlas Performing Arts Center.
Within a 1-mile radius, nearly 4,000 multifamily units and more than 103,600 square feet of retail space are proposed or under construction. The source property information also identifies potential for a multifamily mixed-use project with 20+ residential units and ground-floor retail, subject to permitting.
Key Highlights
- 3,215‑square‑foot building on a 0.09‑acre lot
- Two commercial spaces, including approximately 1,955 square feet at 1818 Benning Rd NE
- Existing lease at 1818 Benning Rd NE runs through November 30, 2026
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
$71,987
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
2.88%
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%
$1,439,740
$1.4M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,028,386
$1.0M
Cap Rate 9%
$799,856
$799.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,215 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
$108.0K $33.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.2K −$1.61/SF
EGI
$102.8K $31.99/SF
− OpEx
−$30.9K −$9.60/SF
NOI
$72.0K $22.39/SF
Area
ZIP 20002
Vacancy
4.80%
Lease Rate
$33.60 /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%
$1,439,740
Cap Rate 7%
$1,028,386
Cap Rate 9%
$799,856
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$1.03M
$899.8K – $1.20M
NOI $71,987 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.88%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
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 authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
40,000 VPD
Traffic count
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,174
Businesses Nearby
170k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Groceries 44%
Shops & Services 30%
Dining 26%
Safeway
Groceries
43,318 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Aldi
Groceries
31,612 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Chick-fil-A
Dining
27,104 visits/mo
0.5 miles
McDonald's
Dining
15,820 visits/mo
0.2 miles
7-Eleven
Shops & Services
10,092 visits/mo
0.3 miles
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 Retail in Washington, DC
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Commercial building with one leased storefront and a second space available for occupancy or leasing.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 1818 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: 3,215‑square‑foot building on a 0.09‑acre lot; Two commercial spaces, including approximately 1,955 square feet at 1818 Benning Rd NE; Existing lease at 1818 Benning Rd NE runs through November 30, 2026
