4-Unit Apartment
For Sale
$950,000
5938 13TH NW, Washington, DC 20011
RA-1-zoned apartment property with three vacant units and one occupied unit.
Property Size3,200 SF
Days on Market114
Property Features for 5938 13TH NW
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,200 SF
Property subtype
Investment
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$7,767
Building Details
Building Size
3,200 SF
Year Built
1937
Units
4
Listing Agency:
RLAH @properties
(202) 669-4306
Listed By:
Michele N Collison · License #SP98360
(202) 669-4306
Source:
Elliman
Added: May 9
Changed: Aug 29
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 4:31PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This four-unit apartment property contains four two-bedroom residences, with three units currently vacant. The building was constructed in 1937 and is offered in as-is condition. Existing occupants should not be disturbed during property visits.
Located at 5938 13th Place NW in Washington, DC, the property is positioned in Brightwood with reported walkability and transit access. Walk Score is 83, Bike Score is 72, and Transit Score is 67. The property is zoned RA-1.
Located at 5938 13th Place NW in Washington, DC, the property is positioned in Brightwood with reported walkability and transit access. Walk Score is 83, Bike Score is 72, and Transit Score is 67. The property is zoned RA-1.
Key Highlights
- Four‑unit apartment building with four two‑bedroom units
- Three units are vacant; one unit is occupied
- RA‑1 zoning
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
$57,335
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
6.04%
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%
$1,146,700
$1.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$819,071
$819.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$637,056
$637.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,200 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
$86.4K $27.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.5K −$1.40/SF
EGI
$81.9K $25.60/SF
− OpEx
−$24.6K −$7.68/SF
NOI
$57.3K $17.92/SF
Area
ZIP 20011
Vacancy
5.20%
Lease Rate
$27.00 /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%
$1,146,700
Cap Rate 7%
$819,071
Cap Rate 9%
$637,056
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$819.1K
$716.7K – $955.6K
NOI $57,335 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.04%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$727.6K
$636.6K – $848.9K
NOI $50,931 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.36%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.65M
$1.45M – $1.93M
NOI $115,652 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.17%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,380
Businesses Nearby
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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?
Quadplex - RA-1-zoned apartment property with three vacant units and one occupied unit.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 5938 13TH NW Washington, DC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $950,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Four‑unit apartment building with four two‑bedroom units; Three units are vacant; one unit is occupied; RA‑1 zoning
