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Vacant Multifamily Development Site
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$948,000

2817 Buena Vista Terrace SE, Washington, DC 20020

Vacant property with BZA approval for a 16-unit apartment/condo conversion and plans available for review.

Property Size4,522 SF
Price / SF$209.64
Days on Market1073

Property Features for 2817 Buena Vista Terrace SE

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,522 SF
Property subtype Multi-family
Lease Term []

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 5

Building Details

Year Built 1943
Listing Agency: Long & Foster Real Estate,Inc.
Listed By: Traquel Butler
Source: Deepcreeklake
Added: Aug 23, 2023 Changed: Jul 27 Last Checked: Jul 28 at 10:24PM

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 Long & Foster Real Estate,Inc.

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This property is currently vacant and most recently operated as a 5-unit apartment dwelling. The site comes with BZA approval for a 16-unit “luxury apartment/condo conversion,” with all plans and approvals available for review.

Located at 2817 Buena Vista Terrace SE in Washington, DC (20020), the property sits on a huge lot, offering space for the approved redevelopment concept.

For buyers evaluating redevelopment, the key documented items are the existing vacancy status, the most recent 5-unit configuration, and the BZA-approved plan to convert to a 16-unit apartment/condo layout. The seller is making the plans and approvals available for due diligence.

Key Highlights

  • BZA approved for a 16‑unit apartment/condo conversion
  • Vacant property with all plans and approvals available for review
  • Year built: 1943

Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

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 $138.4k $30.60
− Vacancy −$8.6k −$1.90
EGI $129.8k $28.70
− OpEx −$58.4k −$12.92
NOI $71.4k $15.79
4,522 SF · lease $30.60/SF/yr · vacancy 6.20% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$1.02M
$892.3K – $1.19M (±1% cap)
NOI $71,387 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.53%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.33M
$2.04M – $2.72M (±1% cap)
NOI $163,430 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 17.24%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Building Supply HVAC Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

5
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

604
Businesses Nearby

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

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Vacant property with BZA approval for a 16-unit apartment/condo conversion and plans available for review.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 2817 Buena Vista Terrace SE Washington, DC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $948,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: BZA approved for a 16‑unit apartment/condo conversion; Vacant property with all plans and approvals available for review; Year built: 1943
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