Corner One-Bedroom Solarium
For Sale
$219,000
4000 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #203B, Washington, DC 20016
WASHINGTON, DC
Property Size925 SF
Price / SF$236.76
Days on Market145
Property Features for 4000 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #203B
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Full bathrooms
1
Rooms
Bedroom 1
Subdivision
OBSERVATORY CIRCLE
Elementary school district
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Middle school district
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High school district
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Standard status
Active
Amenities
convenience market
guest rooms
library
hair salon
dry cleaners
gym/fitness room
Building Details
Year built
1931
Listing Agency:
Chevy Chase Circle
(202) 966-1400
Listed By:
Lisa Bradburn
(202) 903-6850
Added: Apr 13
Changed: Aug 23
Last Checked: Sep 4 at 1:06PM
MLS# DCDC2249548
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Apartment 203B is a corner one-bedroom residence with two exposures and approximately 925 square feet of living space. A gallery foyer with built-in coat storage opens to the living room, while the separate solarium can accommodate a den, home office, or dining area. The eat-in kitchen includes a separate dining area and new flooring. The bedroom offers four windows, a walk-in closet, and adjacent linen storage. Recent updates include fresh paint, new carpeting, a new bathroom toilet and vanity, and updated covers on both heating and cooling units. The apartment also features approximately 9' ceilings and period bathroom tilework.
The property occupies approximately 10 acres of maintained grounds with a tiered sunken garden. Building amenities include a convenience market, guest rooms, library, hair salon, dry cleaners, and gym/fitness room. A MetroBus stop serving the D90 route is directly in front of the property, with the D96 route within a block. Nearby destinations include Foxhall Square, Cathedral Commons, City Ridge, Glover Park, Washington National Cathedral and its grounds, and multiple grocery and retail options.
The property occupies approximately 10 acres of maintained grounds with a tiered sunken garden. Building amenities include a convenience market, guest rooms, library, hair salon, dry cleaners, and gym/fitness room. A MetroBus stop serving the D90 route is directly in front of the property, with the D96 route within a block. Nearby destinations include Foxhall Square, Cathedral Commons, City Ridge, Glover Park, Washington National Cathedral and its grounds, and multiple grocery and retail options.
Key Highlights
- Corner one‑bedroom apartment with two exposures and approximately 925 square feet
- Separate solarium with flexibility for a den, home office, or dining area
- Bedroom has four windows, a walk‑in closet, and abundant natural light
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
$15,369
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
7.02%
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%
$307,380
$307.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$219,557
$219.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$170,767
$170.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 925 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
$29.4K $31.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.5K −$1.59/SF
EGI
$27.9K $30.21/SF
− OpEx
−$12.6K −$13.59/SF
NOI
$15.4K $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%
$307,380
Cap Rate 7%
$219,557
Cap Rate 9%
$170,767
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$219.6K
$192.1K – $256.2K
NOI $15,369 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.02%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$475.8K
$416.3K – $555.1K
NOI $33,305 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 15.21%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
1
Residential units
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,353
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 20016, DC
35,068
Population
15,457
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
88%
College-Educated
99%
High-School Grad
4.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,970
Density / Sq Mi
$179,107
Median Household Income
$104,275
Median Earnings
$2,105
Median Rent
$1,206,200
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Residential income property - Updated apartment with a bright solarium, eat-in kitchen, abundant windows, and access to extensive residential amenities.
Where is this residential income property located?
The property is located at 4000 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #203B Washington, DC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $219,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Corner one‑bedroom apartment with two exposures and approximately 925 square feet; Separate solarium with flexibility for a den, home office, or dining area; Bedroom has four windows, a walk‑in closet, and abundant natural light
