Petworth Rehab Opportunity Zone
For Sale
$745,000
523 KENNEDY St NW, Washington, DC 20011
MU-4 zoned property with approved permits for 7 units.
Property Size1,580 SF
Lot Size0.06 Acres
Days on Market268
Property Features for 523 KENNEDY St NW
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,580 SF
Lot size
0.06 Acres
Property subtype
Other
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$30,386
Building Details
Building Size
1,580 SF
Year Built
1923
Listing Agency:
Equilibrium Realty, LLC
(202) 788-6049
Listed By:
Shanu T Okwesa · License #BR200201179
(202) 788-6049
Source:
Elliman
Added: Nov 28, 2025
Changed: Aug 14
Last Checked: Aug 23 at 10:34AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This property, located in an Opportunity Zone on Kennedy Street Corridor in Petworth, is zoned MU-4. It will be delivered with stamped plans and approved permits for a 7-unit buildout, suitable for condo conversion. The approved plans detail a 5-level luxury building plus penthouse, including four 1-bedroom/1-bathroom units, one 2-level 1-bedroom/2-bathroom unit with den and loft, one 2-level 2-bedroom/2-bathroom unit, and one 2-level 3-bedroom/2.5-bathroom unit.
Key Highlights
- Approved permits and stamped plans for a 7‑unit buildout are included.
- Located in a designated Opportunity Zone.
- Zoned MU‑4, allowing for a variety of uses.
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
$25,147
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
3.38%
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%
$502,940
$502.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$359,243
$359.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$279,411
$279.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,580 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
$48.5K $30.72/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.8K −$1.78/SF
EGI
$45.7K $28.94/SF
− OpEx
−$20.6K −$13.02/SF
NOI
$25.1K $15.92/SF
Area
ZIP 20011
Vacancy
5.80%
Lease Rate
$30.72 /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%
$502,940
Cap Rate 7%
$359,243
Cap Rate 9%
$279,411
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$359.2K
$314.3K – $419.1K
NOI $25,147 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.38%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$815.8K
$713.8K – $951.7K
NOI $57,103 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.66%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,635
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 20011, DC
67,815
Population
29,658
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
5.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
12,558
Density / Sq Mi
$108,377
Median Household Income
$69,147
Median Earnings
$1,636
Median Rent
$722,200
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Commercial land - MU-4 zoned property with approved permits for 7 units.
Where is this commercial land located?
The property is located at 523 KENNEDY St NW Washington, DC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $745,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approved permits and stamped plans for a 7‑unit buildout are included.; Located in a designated Opportunity Zone.; Zoned MU‑4, allowing for a variety of uses.
