Congress Heights Multifamily Value-Add
For Sale
$700,000
3917 4TH STREET, Washington, DC 20032
Multifamily opportunity in Congress Heights with significant upside potential.
Property Size3,840 SF
Price / SF$182.29
Days on Market189
Property Features for 3917 4TH STREET
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,840 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$5,629
Amenities
A/C - Other
3
Parking.
On Street.
Building Details
Year Built
1966
Listing Agency:
Greysteel Company LLC
(202) 280-2722
Listed By:
Ari Firoozabadi · License #SP200205538
(202) 280-2722
Source:
Xome
Added: Feb 15
Changed: Aug 23
Last Checked: Aug 15 at 3:20AM
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 Greysteel Company LLC
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located in Congress Heights, 3917 4th Street SE is a multifamily property offering a value-add opportunity. The property is highly vacant, presenting potential for increased value through lease-up, renovations, and operational improvements. Situated in one of DC’s fastest-growing neighborhoods, the asset benefits from its proximity to major commuter routes and Metro access. Ongoing neighborhood investment further enhances its appeal within a dynamic emerging corridor.
Key Highlights
- Highly vacant property offering significant upside through lease up and renovation.
- Located in Congress Heights, one of DC’s fastest growing neighborhoods.
- Opportunity for operational execution to increase value.
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
$63,804
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
9.11%
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%
$1,276,080
$1.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$911,486
$911.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$708,933
$708.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,840 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
$122.1K $31.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.1K −$1.59/SF
EGI
$116.0K $30.21/SF
− OpEx
−$52.2K −$13.59/SF
NOI
$63.8K $16.62/SF
Area
Washington, DC
Vacancy
5.00%
Lease Rate
$31.80 /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%
$1,276,080
Cap Rate 7%
$911,486
Cap Rate 9%
$708,933
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$911.5K
$797.6K – $1.06M
NOI $63,804 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.11%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.98M
$1.73M – $2.30M
NOI $138,262 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 19.75%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
666
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 20032, DC
38,904
Population
19,708
Households
2
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
23%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
5.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,482
Density / Sq Mi
$48,146
Median Household Income
$44,487
Median Earnings
$1,285
Median Rent
$391,400
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Multifamily opportunity in Congress Heights with significant upside potential.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 3917 4TH STREET Washington, DC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $700,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Highly vacant property offering significant upside through lease up and renovation.; Located in Congress Heights, one of DC’s fastest growing neighborhoods.; Opportunity for operational execution to increase value.
