Two-Bedroom Income
New
For Sale
$269,900
4700 DORSEY HALL DRIVE Unit 106, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Low-maintenance condo with vaulted ceilings, balcony access, and community amenities in Ellicott City.
Property Size872 SF
Days on Market7
Property Features for 4700 DORSEY HALL DRIVE Unit 106
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
872 SF
Property subtype
Unit/Flat/Apartment
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$3,424
Building Details
Building Size
872 SF
Year Built
1988
Listing Agency:
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
(410) 707-8231
Listed By:
Kimberly S Cavaliere · License #504599
(410) 707-8231
Source:
Thehulsmangroup
Added: Aug 16
Changed: Aug 21
Last Checked: Aug 21 at 5:02AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1988-built condominium offers two bedrooms and two full bathrooms within an open living and dining arrangement. Cathedral and vaulted ceilings add volume to the main living areas and primary suite, while large windows bring in natural light. The kitchen includes ample cabinetry and room for a small table. Both the primary bedroom and main living area connect to the balcony, and the second bedroom can accommodate guests or office use. A monthly condo fee covers water, sewer, and exterior maintenance.
The property is located in Dorsey Hall in Ellicott City, with access to a community pool, playground, walking and jogging paths, and a community center. Shopping is directly across the street, while downtown Columbia, restaurants, Centennial Park, and major commuter routes are nearby.
The property is located in Dorsey Hall in Ellicott City, with access to a community pool, playground, walking and jogging paths, and a community center. Shopping is directly across the street, while downtown Columbia, restaurants, Centennial Park, and major commuter routes are nearby.
Key Highlights
- Two bedrooms and two full bathrooms
- Built in 1988 with cathedral and vaulted ceilings
- Balcony access from the main living area and primary suite
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
$11,889
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
4.40%
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%
$237,780
$237.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$169,843
$169.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$132,100
$132.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 872 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
$22.7K $26.04/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.1K −$1.25/SF
EGI
$21.6K $24.79/SF
− OpEx
−$9.7K −$11.16/SF
NOI
$11.9K $13.63/SF
Area
Howard County, MD
Vacancy
4.80%
Lease Rate
$26.04 /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%
$237,780
Cap Rate 7%
$169,843
Cap Rate 9%
$132,100
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$169.8K
$148.6K – $198.2K
NOI $11,889 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.40%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$323.4K
$283.0K – $377.3K
NOI $22,637 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.39%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
822
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 21042, MD
43,147
Population
15,269
Households
2.8
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
75%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
37.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,166
Density / Sq Mi
$190,504
Median Household Income
$94,089
Median Earnings
$2,253
Median Rent
$674,700
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Residential income property - Low-maintenance condo with vaulted ceilings, balcony access, and community amenities in Ellicott City.
Where is this residential income property located?
The property is located at 4700 DORSEY HALL DRIVE Unit 106 Ellicott City, MD.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $269,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two bedrooms and two full bathrooms; Built in 1988 with cathedral and vaulted ceilings; Balcony access from the main living area and primary suite
