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4623 Hillside Rd SE
B+ Composite 77.56
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 +30.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +8.8/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Schools +3.6/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$199,000

4623 Hillside Rd SE · Washington, DC 20019
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,152 sqft · Townhouse public records · 20 Days on market
Built 1946 2,907 sqft lot Est $320k · 38% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

Property is being sold strictly as-is. Buyer should do their own due diligence before submitting an offer. ALL OFFERS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026

Key facts

  • Built 1946
  • Listed 19 days

Property features AI

Exterior

  • Parking: On-street parking
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Natural gas service
  • Home design: Interior townhouse/rowhouse; Three total levels; Fee simple ownership
  • Construction: Brick construction; Brick/mortar foundation; Building not winterized
  • Exterior features: No tidal water; Above-grade and below-grade structures noted

Interior

  • Bedrooms: Three bedrooms on the first upper level
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bathrooms: One full bathroom (all upper levels)
  • Heating & cooling: Radiator heat; Natural gas heating and hot water
  • Interior features: Hardwood flooring; Finished lower-level living area; Connecting stairway to basement

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath townhouse listed at $199k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $826 ($10k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $199k).
  • Recommended offer: $196k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 11.3% 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.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.1%/yr); 276 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 1,737 units permitted in District of Columbia in 2024 (1,506 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $2,749/mo this rent would consume 57% of the median local household income ($58k/yr) (locally 5115% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — 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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k 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.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 6.1% rent growth), your $56k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 20 days — a 2% lower offer ($196k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1946 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $196,015 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Built in 1946 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  3. 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?
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
1.38%
Cap rate
11.27%
Cash-on-cash
17.79%
DSCR
1.79
GRM
6.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$320,256
Comps found
12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1169 46th Pl SE 0.08mi 3/1.5 1,266 (+10%) 8mo $405,000 $320 72
1205 Abel Ave 0.16mi 4/3.0 (+1) 1,104 (-4%) 2mo $364,900 $331 71
4244 Hildreth St SE 0.49mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,151 (-0%) 4mo $320,000 $278 68
4213 Gorman St SE 0.59mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,151 (-0%) 7mo $350,000 $304 62
4243 Hildreth St SE 0.48mi 3/2.0 1,248 (+8%) 4mo $419,000 $336 56
4263 Hildreth St SE 0.45mi 2/1.5 (-1) 1,045 (-9%) 3mo $225,000 $215 54
4950 Call Pl SE Unit B2 0.60mi 3/2.0 1,055 (-8%) 4mo $285,000 $270 51
709 Adrian St SE 0.71mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,235 (+7%) 2mo $460,000 $372 44
4604 Rollingdale Way 0.64mi 3/3.0 1,300 (+13%) 7mo $350,000 $269 35
4701 Pistachio Ln 0.73mi 3/2.5 1,280 (+11%) 7mo $241,000 $188 35
4720 Pistachio Ln 0.74mi 3/2.5 1,294 (+12%) 7mo $330,000 $255 33
4721 Rollingdale Way 0.72mi 4/3.5 (+1) 1,294 (+12%) 2mo $350,000 $270 29

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
12.7%
Equity multiple
1.52×
Total profit
$29,115
Equity at exit
$29,672
10-year hold
IRR
23.8%
Equity multiple
3.36×
Total profit
$131,318
Equity at exit
$17,206

Cash invested: $55,720 (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.

ZIP-level market 20019

Rents YoY
6.1%
Active inventory
276
Price-to-rent
6.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,749 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,044
Tax from tax record
$219 /mo · $2,632/yr
Insurance
$83
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$577
Net cashflow
$826

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,704
Max offer price $199,000
Occupancy floor 65%

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
$49,750
Closing costs
$5,970
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
4632 Hillside Rd SE Unit 1 Washington, DC 4.0 2.0 1222 $3,000 $2.45 24d 1 0.05mi
4648 Hillside Rd SE Apt 1 Washington, DC 4.0 2.0 1389 $4,200 $3.02 24d 1 0.07mi
5037 Benning Rd SE Washington, DC 3.0 2.0 1184 $3,100 $2.62 24d 1 0.13mi
1201 Benning Rd Capitol Heights, MD 1.0–3.0 1.0 854 $2,090 $2.45 2d 36 0.14mi
1193 46th Pl SE Washington, DC 3.0 1.0 1056 $3,200 $3.03 24d 1 0.15mi
1210 Balboa Ave Unit B Capitol Heights, MD 2.0 1.0 858 $1,095 $1.28 44d 1 0.21mi
1111 Balboa Ave Capitol Heights, MD 3.0 1.0 864 $2,000 $2.31 18d 1 0.25mi
4348 Southern Ave SE Washington, DC 3.0 1.0 860 $2,400 $2.79 18d 1 0.36mi
812 Burns St SE Washington, DC 3.0 2.5 1280 $3,300 $2.58 24d 1 0.43mi
5119 E St SE Washington, DC 3.0 1.0 941 $4,000 $4.25 19d 1 0.49mi
4213 Hildreth St SE Washington, DC 2.0 1.5 832 $2,500 $3.00 24d 1 0.52mi
912 Elfin Ave Capitol Heights, MD 3.0 2.0 1028 $2,000 $1.95 44d 1 0.53mi
608 Chaplin St SE Washington, DC 3.0 2.0 832 $2,200 $2.64 18d 1 0.55mi
5005 D St SE #104 Washington, DC 2.0 1.0 772 $1,700 $2.20 5d 1 0.55mi
4332 Gorman Ter SE Washington, DC 2.0 1.0 832 $2,350 $2.82 22d 1 0.59mi
4318 G St SE Washington, DC 2.0 2.5 1376 $2,500 $1.82 18d 1 0.61mi
1205 Mentor Ave Capitol Heights, MD 3.0 1.0 1400 $3,000 $2.14 44d 1 0.65mi
4601 Pistachio Ln Capitol Heights, MD 3.0 2.5 1376 $2,795 $2.03 17d 1 0.69mi
4308 Alton St Capitol Heights, MD 3.0 2.0 1100 $2,500 $2.27 44d 1 0.71mi
5401 Call Pl SE Washington, DC 2.0–3.0 1.0 1094 $2,626 $2.40 2d 2 0.72mi
5344 C St SE Unit 302 Washington, DC 3.0 2.0 1000 $2,100 $2.10 24d 1 0.76mi
5344 C St SE Unit 102 Washington, DC 3.0 2.0 1000 $2,499 $2.50 24d 1 0.76mi
1513 Pacific Ave Capitol Heights, MD 3.0 1.0 1008 $2,450 $2.43 44d 1 0.79mi
4473 B St SE #304 Washington, DC 2.0 1.0 775 $1,999 $2.58 22d 1 0.81mi
5124 Astor Pl SE Washington, DC 2.0 1.0 700 $1,100 $1.57 24d 1 0.83mi
4511 B St SE Washington, DC 1.0–2.0 1.0 675 $1,650 $2.44 24d 2 0.83mi
4686 A St SE Washington, DC 4.0 3.0 1181 $3,500 $2.96 7d 1 0.84mi
4930 A St SE Unit 203 Washington, DC 3.0 1.0 750 $2,815 $3.75 24d 1 0.86mi
4932 A St SE #302 Washington, DC 2.0 2.0 1007 $2,495 $2.48 4d 1 0.86mi
1559 41st St SE Unit 1546448P Washington, DC 4.0 2.0 1022 $2,926 $2.86 7d 1 0.87mi
44 49th St SE Unit A1 Washington, DC 3.0 1.0 793 $2,499 $3.15 24d 1 0.89mi
4427 A St SE Unit 1 Washington, DC 2.0 1.0 920 $1,900 $2.07 24d 1 0.89mi
5074 Central Ave SE Washington, DC 4.0 2.0 1349 $5,200 $3.85 22d 1 0.93mi
4805 Texas Ave SE Washington, DC 1.0–2.0 1.0 775 $1,400 $1.81 24d 1 0.93mi
5532 B St SE Washington, DC 2.0 2.0 1188 $2,800 $2.36 24d 1 0.94mi
4113 Southern Ave SE Capitol Heights, MD 3.0 1.0–1.5 816 $1,950 $2.39 1d 45 0.95mi
5539 Central Ave SE Washington, DC 3.0 2.0 1140 $2,300 $2.02 22d 1 0.96mi
4615 Central Ave NE Unit B Washington, DC 2.0 1.0 875 $1,450 $1.66 24d 1 0.98mi
5225 Marlboro Pike Capitol Heights, MD 2.0–4.0 1.0–2.0 1050 $2,038 $1.94 1d 3 1.01mi
5401 Riba Ct Capitol Heights, MD 4.0 3.0 1150 $3,300 $2.87 5d 1 1.04mi

Listing history 14 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $199,000 Active 20 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $199,000 Active 19 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $199,000 Active 18 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $199,000 Active 17 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $199,000 Active 15 DOM
  6. 2026-06-09
    days on market $199,000 Active 11 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $199,000 Active 10 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    remarks 150-char remark
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $199,000 Active 9 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $199,000 Active 6 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $199,000 Active 5 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $199,000 Active 4 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $199,000 Active 3 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $199,000 Active 2 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
$2,632 · $219/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$2,632 · $219/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 X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥103°F today · 16 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

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$32,992
− Mortgage interest
−$11,147
− Property taxes
−$2,632
− Insurance
−$995
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,639
− Management
−$2,639
− Depreciation
−$5,789
Taxable income
$7,149
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,716
After-tax cash flow
$8,197/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.

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

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 · 671,873 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
5115.0

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

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -416.91%
Current HPI
326.4481
Rent YoY
▲ 6.06%
Metro
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.33%
F500 in state
6

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in DC)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

1 event — show timeline
  • 2026-05-29 Listed $199,000 BRIGHT MLS

Property tax history

+9.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,632 · +1.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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