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732 51st St NE
B Composite 70.33
Why this score? — see what drove the B grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +25.7/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • 1% rule +8.9/10.0
  • DSCR +8.6/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Schools +3.6/10.0
  • Condition / age +1.0/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$242,000

732 51st St NE · Washington, DC 20019
6 bd · 3.0 ba · 2,223 sqft · Townhouse public records · 9 Days on market
Built 1955 Poor condition 2,300 sqft lot $109/sqft · 52% below area Est $450k · 46% under

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

(listen to the song- https://is. gd/oWXVAx) Yeah. Calling all developers. / Calling all flippers. / You want instant equity? You want that RA-2 upside?/ Listen close. I got a mystery box with a bag inside. / Let’s go! = Welcome to 7-3-2 on 51st Street NE / Where the profits go up and the vision is key! / Two-hundred-fifty K, man, you buying it right / Assessed over three-hundred, got that equity overnight! / It’s the property of your dreams, yeah, the math is alive / Come and unlock the potential, watch your capital thrive!

Key facts

  • Solid brick
  • Blank canvas slate
  • Cinderblocked

Tags

ZONED RA-2SOLID BRICKCINDERBLOCKEDBLANK CANVAS SLATE

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 6-bed/3.0-bath townhouse listed at $242k. Condition is rated poor.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $151 ($2k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $242k).
  • Cap rate 9.2% vs local median 2.5% in Washington — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 73/100 on livability (#1 in DC) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, employment A+; Watch: crime F, cost of living F.
  • District Of Columbia Public Schools (urban): math 33% / reading 40% proficiency, ranked #8 of 32 in DC (top 25%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 65% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Burrville Es (278 students, 0% FRL); Kelly Miller Ms (351 students, 0% FRL); H.D. Woodson Hs (543 students, 0% FRL) — zoned schools average 0% FRL vs 65% district-wide (65 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.1%/yr); 416 active listings in the ZIP; 17 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 62d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 65% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 1,737 units permitted in District of Columbia in 2024 (1,506 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $3,353/mo this rent would consume 69% of the median local household income ($58k/yr) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • District of Columbia County population projected at +50% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • Only 9 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
  • 10 sale attempts since 23y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
  • Current owner paid $98k; list at $242k implies a 148% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: property tax is 3.5% of price; flood insurance adds $427/mo; built in 1955 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AE (mandatory federal flood insurance); extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $242,000

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
  2. Built in 1955 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
  4. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  7. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  8. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  9. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.39%
Cap rate
9.16%
Cash-on-cash
10.23%
DSCR
1.46
GRM
6.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$450,054
List price
$242,000
Delta
-50.01%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1027 49th St NE 0.39mi 5/3.0 (-1) 2,160 (-3%) 2mo $350,000 $162 70
1119 45th St NE 0.66mi 5/3.5 (-1) 2,321 (+4%) 4mo $500,000 $215 52
537 42nd St NE 0.81mi 6/3.0 2,021 (-9%) 7mo $330,000 $163 44
605 Elfin Ave 1.35mi 6/4.0 2,046 (-8%) 7mo $455,000 $222 42
11 Tunic Ave 1.34mi 5/2.0 (-1) 2,100 (-6%) 9mo $315,000 $150 39
5808 Burgundy St 1.36mi 5/3.5 (-1) 2,028 (-9%) 7mo $325,000 $160 38
5342 Ames St NE 0.60mi 5/2.5 (-1) 1,720 (-23%) 5mo $455,000 $265 36
604 Elfin Ave 1.37mi 5/3.0 (-1) 1,933 (-13%) 4mo $419,500 $217 35
4421 Kane Pl NE 0.73mi 5/3.5 (-1) 2,450 (+10%) 9mo $585,000 $239 34
4939 Call Pl SE 1.04mi 5/3.5 (-1) 2,760 (+24%) 8mo $649,000 $235 26
5217 F St SE 1.24mi 5/3.5 (-1) 2,760 (+24%) 9mo $650,000 $236 25
4928 Astor Pl SE 0.82mi 6/5.0 2,672 (+20%) 9mo $660,000 $247 24

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 6.06% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-7.0%
Equity multiple
0.73×
Total profit
$-18,382
Equity at exit
$36,083
10-year hold
IRR
7.4%
Equity multiple
1.67×
Total profit
$45,153
Equity at exit
$20,924

Cash invested: $67,760 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (CITY)
0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
State District of Columbia
12 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+43
County
— inherits STATE
City Washington
0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+43
Rent Stabilization Program; TOPA gives tenants right of first refusal.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
3 active
Months of supply
18.0 mo (6%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$649,999 ($251/sqft)
Median days on market
35 d
This list price
lowest-priced of the active set
ARV vs active asking
-19.4% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 20019

Rents YoY
6.1%
Active inventory
416
Price-to-rent
6.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$3,353 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,269
Tax from tax record
$701 /mo · $8,410/yr
Insurance
$101
Flood insurance flood zone
−$427 /mo · $5,118/yr
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$704
Net cashflow
$151

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,161
Max offer price $242,000
Occupancy floor 90%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $288 -5% $220 +0% $151 +5% $83 +10% $14
Rent -10% $-114 -5% $19 +0% $151 +5% $284 +10% $416
Rate -1.0pp $273 -0.5pp $213 base $151 +0.5pp $89 +1.0pp $25

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$60,500
Closing costs
$7,260
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 17 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
5333 Hayes St NE Washington, DC 5.0 2.5 2500 $7,000 $2.80 120d 1 0.23mi
5333 Hayes St NE Washington, DC 5.0 2.5 2500 $7,000 $2.80 81d 1 0.23mi
574 49th Pl NE Unit Upper Washington, DC 5.0 2.0 1744 $6,500 $3.73 116d 1 0.24mi
520 56th St NE Washington, DC 5.0 2.0 1670 $5,500 $3.29 120d 1 0.43mi
924 47th St NE Washington, DC 5.0 2.0 1548 $6,949 $4.49 7d 1 0.48mi
5342 Ames St NE Washington, DC 5.0 2.5 1720 $7,500 $4.36 11d 1 0.59mi
4262 Clay St NE Washington, DC 5.0 2.0 1450 $6,720 $4.63 62d 1 0.70mi
4225 Gault Pl NE Washington, DC 5.0 3.0 2040 $6,500 $3.19 57d 1 0.74mi
6005 Eads St NE Washington, DC 5.0 3.0 1800 $6,100 $3.39 37d 1 0.77mi
6005 Eads St NE Apt 1 Washington, DC 5.0 3.0 1750 $6,100 $3.49 120d 1 0.77mi
5046 Astor Pl SE Washington, DC 5.0 3.5 2752 $6,600 $2.40 11d 1 0.81mi
5005 Call Pl SE Unit 9 Washington, DC 5.0 2.0 1800 $6,000 $3.33 120d 1 1.01mi
5005 Call Pl SE Unit 10 Washington, DC 5.0 2.0 1800 $5,800 $3.22 76d 1 1.01mi
1604 Woodhill Ct Landover, MD 6.0 3.0 1455 $3,350 $2.30 67d 1 1.02mi
4861 F St SE Unit 1 Washington, DC 5.0 2.5 1632 $3,600 $2.21 20d 1 1.17mi
4861 F St SE Unit 1 Washington, DC 5.0 2.5 1632 $3,600 $2.21 29d 1 1.17mi
5307 E St SE Unit Main Washington, DC 5.0 3.0 1570 $6,250 $3.98 1d 1 1.19mi

Property features AI

Exterior

Parking
On-street parking
Utilities
Public waterPublic sewer
Home design
End-of-row townhouseFee simple ownershipProperty needs major rehabilitationEstimated year built
Construction
Brick constructionOther foundation type
Exterior features
No tidal water on the lotOther structures above grade and below grade

Interior

Interior features
Estimated living areaBasement present (other type)

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-24
    days on market $242,000 Active 9 DOM
  2. 2026-09-23
    days on market $242,000 Active 8 DOM
  3. 2026-09-22
    days on market $242,000 Active 7 DOM
  4. 2026-09-21
    days on market $242,000 Active 6 DOM
  5. 2026-09-20
    days on market $242,000 Active 5 DOM
  6. 2026-09-19
    days on market $242,000 Active 4 DOM
  7. 2026-09-18
    days on market $242,000 Active 3 DOM
  8. 2026-09-17
    days on market $242,000 Active 2 DOM
  9. 2026-09-16
    pricedays on marketlisting id $242,000 Active 1 DOM
  10. 2026-08-30
    days on market $225,000 Active 91 DOM
  11. 2026-08-29
    days on market $225,000 Active 90 DOM
  12. 2026-08-28
    days on market $225,000 Active 89 DOM
  13. 2026-08-27
    days on market $225,000 Active 88 DOM
  14. 2026-08-25
    days on market $225,000 Active 86 DOM
  15. 2026-08-24
    days on market $225,000 Active 85 DOM
  16. 2026-08-23
    days on market $225,000 Active 84 DOM
  17. 2026-08-22
    days on market $225,000 Active 83 DOM
  18. 2026-08-21
    days on market $225,000 Active 82 DOM
  19. 2026-08-20
    days on market $225,000 Active 81 DOM
  20. 2026-08-19
    days on market $225,000 Active 80 DOM
  21. 2026-08-18
    days on market $225,000 Active 79 DOM
  22. 2026-08-17
    days on market $225,000 Active 78 DOM
  23. 2026-08-16
    days on market $225,000 Active 77 DOM
  24. 2026-08-15
    days on market $225,000 Active 76 DOM
  25. 2026-08-14
    days on market $225,000 Active 75 DOM
  26. 2026-08-13
    days on market $225,000 Active 74 DOM
  27. 2026-08-12
    days on market $225,000 Active 73 DOM
  28. 2026-08-11
    price $225,000 Active 72 DOM
  29. 2026-08-11
    days on market $250,000 Active 72 DOM
  30. 2026-08-10
    days on market $250,000 Active 71 DOM
  31. 2026-08-09
    days on market $250,000 Active 70 DOM
  32. 2026-08-08
    days on market $250,000 Active 69 DOM
  33. 2026-08-06
    days on market $250,000 Active 67 DOM
  34. 2026-08-05
    days on market $250,000 Active 66 DOM
  35. 2026-08-04
    days on market $250,000 Active 65 DOM
  36. 2026-08-03
    days on market $250,000 Active 64 DOM
  37. 2026-07-31
    days on market $250,000 Active 61 DOM
  38. 2026-07-30
    days on market $250,000 Active 59 DOM
  39. 2026-07-28
    days on market $250,000 Active 58 DOM
  40. 2026-07-26
    days on market $250,000 Active 56 DOM
  41. 2026-07-24
    days on market $250,000 Active 54 DOM
  42. 2026-07-23
    days on market $250,000 Active 53 DOM
  43. 2026-07-22
    days on market $250,000 Active 52 DOM
  44. 2026-07-21
    days on market $250,000 Active 51 DOM
  45. 2026-07-20
    days on market $250,000 Active 50 DOM
  46. 2026-07-18
    days on market $250,000 Active 48 DOM
  47. 2026-07-18
    days on market $250,000 Active 47 DOM
  48. 2026-07-16
    days on market $250,000 Active 46 DOM
  49. 2026-07-15
    days on market $250,000 Active 45 DOM
  50. 2026-07-14
    days on market $250,000 Active 44 DOM

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast DC · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$8,410 · $701/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$8,410 · $701/mo
Expected delta
$0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone AE · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥103°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 20% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$40,231
− Mortgage interest
−$13,556
− Property taxes
−$8,410
− Insurance
−$6,328
− Repairs & maintenance
−$3,218
− Management
−$3,218
− Depreciation
−$7,040
Taxable loss
−$1,540
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$370
After-tax cash flow
$2,185/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 3 photos

Poor 20/100 Extensive rehab Est. rehab $111,150–$200,070 screening

This multi-family property requires extensive repairs and maintenance, including exterior repairs, landscaping, and painting. Immediate action is needed to improve its condition and increase its resale or rental value.

Deferred maintenance Est. $30,000–$90,000 screening

  • Major Roof (roof) — The roof appears to be missing or in poor condition, indicated by the exposed structure and the presence of solar panels on the roof.
  • Major Windows (windows) — The windows are boarded up, suggesting they are not functional and need immediate attention.
  • Major Exterior (exterior) — The exterior of the building is in a state of disrepair, with boarded-up windows and a general lack of maintenance.

Repairs flagged

  • Major Exterior brick facade — Overgrown vegetation and poor condition
  • Major Landscaping — Overgrown vegetation and poor condition
  • Major Exterior paint — No visible paint condition

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Landscaping and exterior paint — Improves curb appeal and property value
  • Both Exterior repairs — Enhances property value and attracts potential buyers

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Extensive scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

Zoned Schools

Elementary Burrville Es Middle Kelly Miller Ms High H.d. Woodson Hs

Schools (NCES district)

District
District Of Columbia Public Schools
NCES district ID
1100030
Math proficiency
33% ▲ 3.00%
Reading proficiency
40% ▲ 5.00%
Median HH income
$67,671
Composite
35.84/100
National rank
#9606
State rank
#8 of 32 in DC
B Composite livability gradescore 73/100

Livability — Washington

Score
73/100
State rank
#1
US rank
#5327

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living F Crime F Employment A+ Housing C Health & safety A+ User ratings C-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Washington, DC
County
District of Columbia · 821,926 people
City population
671,873
Metro
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Population (ZIP)
63,380
Household income
$58,296
Rent vs Own
58.2% rent · 41.8% own
Severe rent burden
10% of renters

Population outlook (District of Columbia County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
821,926 people
By 2030
899,517 · +9.4%
By 2040
1,061,162 · +29.1%
By 2050
1,231,493 · +49.8%
By 2075
1,603,312 · +95.1%
By 2100
1,847,141 · +124.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (87%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 87% Hispanic / Latino 7% Two or more races 4% White 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 1% Dominican 1%
Foreign-born
6% · Canada
Languages at home
91% English-only · Spanish 6% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · District of Columbia

2024 margin
Solid D (+86.1) · D 91.2% · R 5.1% · Other 3.8%
2008→2024 swing
+0.1pp no change · 2008: 85.9pp · 2024: 86.1pp
All cycles
2024: D+86.1 2020: D+86.8 2016: D+88.7 2012: D+84.2 2008: D+85.9

Not yet ingested

Civics

Price history

+304.0% since first listed
27 events — show timeline
  • 2026-09-15 Listed $242,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-08-30 Listing Removed BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-08-11 Price Changed $225,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-06-27 Price Changed $250,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-06-22 Price Changed $245,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-06-01 Listed $295,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-03-30 Coming Soon BRIGHT MLS
  • 2009-09-27 Delisted MRIS
  • 2009-09-27 Listing Removed BRIGHT MLS
  • 2009-01-07 Listed MRIS
  • 2009-01-07 Listed $150,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2009-01-02 Delisted MRIS
  • 2007-12-06 Listed MRIS
  • 2007-03-08 Delisted MRIS
  • 2007-02-23 Listed MRIS
  • 2004-10-01 Sold (Public Records) $97,500 Public Records
  • 2004-09-21 Sold (MLS) $97,500 MRIS
  • 2004-09-17 Delisted MRIS
  • 2004-08-12 Listed $105,000 MRIS
  • 2004-07-29 Delisted MRIS
  • 2004-06-09 Listed MRIS
  • 2004-05-27 Sold (Public Records) $60,000 Public Records
  • 2004-05-18 Sold (MLS) $60,000 MRIS
  • 2004-04-03 Delisted MRIS
  • 2004-03-31 Listed $59,900 MRIS
  • 2004-03-22 Delisted MRIS
  • 2003-11-25 Listed MRIS

Property tax history

-5.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $8,410 · -40.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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