Residential Income Property with
For Sale
$775,000
4936 SENTINEL DRIVE Unit 5-203, Bethesda, MD 20816
One-level residence with a den, wooded outlook, and access to community amenities.
Property Size1,686 SF
Price / SF$459.67
Days on Market8
Property Features for 4936 SENTINEL DRIVE Unit 5-203
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,686 SF
Property subtype
Unit/Flat/Apartment
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$8,593
Building Details
Building Size
1,686 SF
Year Built
1973
Listing Agency:
Samson Properties
(240) 601-4431
Listed By:
Andrew Spagnolo · License #673008
(240) 601-4431
Source:
Kerishull
Added: Aug 6
Changed: Aug 13
Last Checked: Aug 13 at 2:01AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,686-square-foot, one-level residence includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a den, and generous living areas. A private balcony faces wooded surroundings, while the den can serve as an office, studio, reading area, or guest space. The property was built in 1973.
Sumner Village provides landscaped grounds, walking paths, and a community swimming pool. A neighborhood shopping center approximately 1/4 mile away offers groceries, restaurants, a pharmacy, and other daily conveniences. The property is in Bethesda, with access to downtown amenities, Metro service, the C&O Canal National Historical Park, Capital Crescent Trail, Glen Echo Park, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, the Clara Barton Parkway, and I-495.
Sumner Village provides landscaped grounds, walking paths, and a community swimming pool. A neighborhood shopping center approximately 1/4 mile away offers groceries, restaurants, a pharmacy, and other daily conveniences. The property is in Bethesda, with access to downtown amenities, Metro service, the C&O Canal National Historical Park, Capital Crescent Trail, Glen Echo Park, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, the Clara Barton Parkway, and I-495.
Key Highlights
- 2‑bedroom, 2‑bath residence with a den
- 1,686 square feet of one‑level living space
- Private balcony overlooking wooded surroundings
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
$27,838
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
3.59%
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%
$556,760
$556.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$397,686
$397.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$309,311
$309.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,686 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
$54.4K $32.28/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.8K −$2.26/SF
EGI
$50.6K $30.02/SF
− OpEx
−$22.8K −$13.51/SF
NOI
$27.8K $16.51/SF
Area
Montgomery County, MD
Vacancy
7.00%
Lease Rate
$32.28 /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%
$556,760
Cap Rate 7%
$397,686
Cap Rate 9%
$309,311
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$397.7K
$348.0K – $464.0K
NOI $27,838 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.59%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$593.1K
$519.0K – $692.0K
NOI $41,517 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.36%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
539
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 20816, MD
17,035
Population
6,779
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
89%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
3.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,732
Density / Sq Mi
$231,284
Median Household Income
$112,963
Median Earnings
$2,723
Median Rent
$1,166,100
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Residential income property - One-level residence with a den, wooded outlook, and access to community amenities.
Where is this residential income property located?
The property is located at 4936 SENTINEL DRIVE Unit 5-203 Bethesda, MD.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $775,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2‑bedroom, 2‑bath residence with a den; 1,686 square feet of one‑level living space; Private balcony overlooking wooded surroundings
