Four-Unit Brick
New
For Sale
$550,000
5117 A Street SE, Washington, DC 20019
Multi-Family, WASHINGTON, DC
Property Size2,368 SF
Lot Size0.09 Acres
Price / SF$232.26
Days on Market2
Property Features for 5117 A Street SE
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Quadruplex
Rooms
Basement
Parking features
Driveway
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
Size
2,368 SF
Lot size
0.09 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
4856
Utilities
Heating system
Heat Pump (Heating)
Cooling system
Central Air
Amenities
in-unit washer/dryer
Building Details
Year built
1953
Number of units
4
Building materials
Brick
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency:
Samson Properties
(703) 378-8810
Listed By:
Dilyara Daminova · License #SP98379586
(571) 499-2727
Added: Sep 3
Last Checked: Sep 4 at 12:06AM
MLS# DCDC2280972
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1953 brick quadplex at 5117 A Street SE contains four two-bedroom, one-bathroom units within 2,368 square feet. Each residence includes a living room, galley kitchen, full bathroom, hardwood flooring, stove, refrigerator, garbage disposal, and washer and dryer. Separate electrical service serves every unit, and select apartments include upgraded countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Heat pump systems provide heating, while cooling includes central air and a window unit configuration across the building.
Two apartments are rented and two are available, with existing leases transferring to the purchaser. The property sits on 0.0874 acres and includes a driveway. Fort Chaplin Park, Fort Circle Park, Benning Road Metro, Capitol Heights Metro, the D.C.-Maryland line, East Capitol Street SE, and Central Avenue SE are identified in the surrounding area.
Two apartments are rented and two are available, with existing leases transferring to the purchaser. The property sits on 0.0874 acres and includes a driveway. Fort Chaplin Park, Fort Circle Park, Benning Road Metro, Capitol Heights Metro, the D.C.-Maryland line, East Capitol Street SE, and Central Avenue SE are identified in the surrounding area.
Key Highlights
- Four‑unit building with four 2‑bedroom, 1‑bathroom apartments
- 2,368 square feet on 0.0874 acres
- Two units rented and two units available; existing leases transfer
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
$45,712
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
8.31%
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%
$914,240
$914.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$653,029
$653.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$507,911
$507.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,368 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
$69.6K $29.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.3K −$1.82/SF
EGI
$65.3K $27.58/SF
− OpEx
−$19.6K −$8.27/SF
NOI
$45.7K $19.30/SF
Area
ZIP 20019
Vacancy
6.20%
Lease Rate
$29.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$914,240
Cap Rate 7%
$653,029
Cap Rate 9%
$507,911
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$653.0K
$571.4K – $761.9K
NOI $45,712 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.31%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$583.4K
$510.5K – $680.7K
NOI $40,841 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.43%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.27M
$1.11M – $1.48M
NOI $89,076 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.20%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
4
Residential units
50%
Occupancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
602
Businesses Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Demographics for 20019, DC
59,601
Population
29,244
Households
2
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
6.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
9,771
Density / Sq Mi
$57,031
Median Household Income
$49,707
Median Earnings
$1,174
Median Rent
$437,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Quadplex - Four separately metered two-bedroom units with existing leases, available units, and individual in-unit laundry.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 5117 A Street SE Washington, DC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $550,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Four‑unit building with four 2‑bedroom, 1‑bathroom apartments; 2,368 square feet on 0.0874 acres; Two units rented and two units available; existing leases transfer
