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1019 16th St NE Fourplex
B Composite 73.52
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 +29.4/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.6/10.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Schools +3.6/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +1.7/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$649,999

1019 16th St NE · Washington, DC 20002
4 bd · 4.0 ba · 2,640 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 33 Days on market
Built 1940 2,970 sqft lot Est $855k · 24% under

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

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 4 units. confirmed

Listing remarks

Exceptional value-add opportunity in the heart of Trinidad! 1019 16th St NE is a fully vacant 4-unit multifamily building, each unit offering 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, presenting tremendous potential for investors, developers, or owner-operators seeking to reposition and maximize returns in one of DC’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Property sustained a fire in June 2025 and is being sold strictly as-is, making it ideal for a full renovation, restoration, or strategic redevelopment. Strong upside potential for rental income, condo conversion, or long-term hold in an area experiencing continued growth and demand. Prime location with convenient access to public transportation, neighborho

Key facts

  • 2,970 sq ft lot
  • Built 1940
  • Listed 33 days

Property features AI

Finance

  • Financial info: Four total units; Four vacant units

Exterior

  • Parking: On-street parking
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
  • Home design: Interior townhouse/rowhouse; Fee simple ownership
  • Construction: Brick construction; Slab foundation; Above-grade and below-grade structures; Built year source: Assessor
  • Exterior features: No tidal water

Interior

  • Bedrooms: Four 2-bedroom units (multi-unit building)
  • Heating & cooling: Hot water heating; Natural gas heating fuel; Electric cooling fuel
  • Interior features: Assessor-listed living area source

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 4 × 2-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $650k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($28k/yr) — positive. Per door: $577/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($8k rent vs $650k).
  • Recommended offer: $630k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.6% 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 falling (-3.0%/yr); 558 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 26d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); high-income renter base; 1,737 units permitted in District of Columbia in 2024 (1,506 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $8,212/mo this rent would consume 82% of the median local household income ($120k/yr) (locally 3854% 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 $4k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $20k 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

  • It's been on market 33 days — a 3% lower offer ($630k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 29y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $49k (7%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $89k; list at $650k implies a 634% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1940 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: moderate flood risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $630,499 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 33 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
  3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
  4. Built in 1940 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  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 apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.26%
Cap rate
10.55%
Cash-on-cash
15.21%
DSCR
1.68
GRM
6.6

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$855,360
Comps found
8
Show comp detail 8 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1408 Holbrook St NE 0.08mi 4/— 2,730 (+3%) 8mo $740,000 $271 84
1601 Holbrook St NE 0.12mi 4/4.0 2,720 (+3%) 8mo $685,000 $252 82
1520-1524 Queen St NE 0.10mi 4/— 2,442 (-8%) 11mo $814,000 $333 73
1711 H St NE 0.31mi 4/— 2,442 (-8%) 3mo $645,000 $264 71
1636 Lang Pl NE 0.16mi 5/— (+1) 2,790 (+6%) 15mo $1,050,000 $376 66
1103 Florida Ave NE 0.50mi 4/— 2,288 (-13%) 0mo $765,000 $334 54
1959 Capitol Ave NE 0.63mi 4/4.0 2,496 (-6%) 11mo $550,000 $220 52
1308 Gallaudet St NE 0.71mi 4/— 2,376 (-10%) 8mo $770,000 $324 43

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 · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
2.6%
Equity multiple
1.10×
Total profit
$17,498
Equity at exit
$96,917
10-year hold
IRR
9.2%
Equity multiple
1.61×
Total profit
$111,188
Equity at exit
$56,200

Cash invested: $182,000 (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 20002

Rents YoY
-3.0%
Active inventory
558
Price-to-rent
26.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$8,212 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$3,409
Tax from tax record
$501 /mo · $6,007/yr
Insurance
$271
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,725
Net cashflow
$2,307

Break-even live

Break-even rent $5,291
Max offer price $649,999
Occupancy floor 67%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $2,675 -5% $2,491 +0% $2,307 +5% $2,123 +10% $1,939
Rent -10% $1,659 -5% $1,983 +0% $2,307 +5% $2,632 +10% $2,956
Rate -1.0pp $2,635 -0.5pp $2,473 base $2,307 +0.5pp $2,139 +1.0pp $1,968

4-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (4 units) $8,212

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
$162,500
Closing costs
$19,500
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
1609 Levis St NE Washington, DC 4.0 4.5 2295 $3,900 $1.70 25d 1 0.03mi
1640 L St NE Washington, DC 3.0 2.0 2300 $3,700 $1.61 20d 1 0.09mi
1638 Trinidad Ave NE #1 Washington, DC 3.0 2.5 1780 $5,950 $3.34 20d 1 0.23mi
1222 Owen Pl NE Washington, DC 4.0 2.5 2164 $3,800 $1.76 25d 1 0.30mi
1255 Raum St NE Unit 1388282P Washington, DC 2.0–8.0 1.0–5.0 3245 $6,967 $2.15 3d 2 0.30mi
1321 I St NE Washington, DC 4.0 3.5 1809 $4,600 $2.54 25d 1 0.36mi
1324 H St NE Unit 2 Washington, DC 4.0 1.5 2100 $4,000 $1.90 25d 1 0.38mi
1417 G St NE Washington, DC 3.0 2.0 1982 $3,700 $1.87 20d 1 0.40mi
1117 Montello Ave NE Washington, DC 4.0 3.5 2260 $4,500 $1.99 25d 1 0.42mi
847 20th St NE Washington, DC 3.0 2.5 1802 $4,100 $2.28 16d 1 0.42mi
847 20th St NE Washington, DC 4.0 2.5 1802 $4,100 $2.28 14d 1 0.42mi
1714 Montello Ave NE Washington, DC 4.0 3.0 2100 $4,350 $2.07 25d 1 0.43mi
1169 Morse St NE Washington, DC 3.0 3.0 2274 $4,250 $1.87 5d 1 0.45mi
1167 Morse St NE #1 Washington, DC 5.0 4.5 3409 $8,500 $2.49 25d 1 0.45mi
1113 I St NE Washington, DC 3.0 1.0 1800 $3,325 $1.85 25d 1 0.52mi
1916 W Virginia Ave NE Unit 2 Washington, DC 3.0 2.0 1800 $2,900 $1.61 21d 1 0.56mi
525 21st St NE Washington, DC 4.0 3.5 1860 $3,545 $1.91 25d 1 0.65mi
525 21st St NE Washington, DC 4.0 3.5 1890 $3,545 $1.88 19d 1 0.65mi
2025 E St NE Unit 4 Washington, DC 5.0 3.0 1936 $6,593 $3.41 25d 1 0.66mi
333 17th Pl NE Washington, DC 3.0 1.5 2300 $3,400 $1.48 25d 1 0.69mi
1414 C St NE Washington, DC 4.0 2.5 1824 $5,100 $2.80 25d 1 0.72mi
1724 C St NE Washington, DC 3.0 2.5 2040 $4,950 $2.43 9d 1 0.73mi
721 K St NE Washington, DC 3.0 1.0 1832 $4,500 $2.46 25d 1 0.73mi
221 20th St NE Unit 4 Washington, DC 3.0 1.0 3360 $2,999 $0.89 25d 1 0.85mi
723 5th St NE Unit 630P Washington, DC 3.0 3.0 3003 $7,500 $2.50 14d 1 0.98mi
1319 Massachusetts Ave SE Unit 1 Washington, DC 3.0 3.0 1880 $6,400 $3.40 17d 1 1.12mi
1319 Massachusetts Ave SE Washington, DC 3.0 3.0 2578 $6,000 $2.33 25d 1 1.12mi
2300 18th St NE #2300 Washington, DC 4.0 3.0 1826 $4,500 $2.46 23d 1 1.15mi
223 17th St SE #2 Washington, DC 3.0 2.5 1900 $5,200 $2.74 25d 1 1.18mi
1501 Harry Thomas Way NE Washington, DC 3.0 1.0–3.0 1220 $5,655 $4.64 0d 26 1.19mi
504 Capitol Ct NE Unit 170373P Washington, DC 3.0 2.0 2615 $7,350 $2.81 9d 1 1.23mi
237 15th St SE Unit 1 Washington, DC 3.0 3.0 1938 $4,500 $2.32 25d 1 1.24mi
329 16th St SE Washington, DC 3.0 3.0 2000 $4,800 $2.40 25d 1 1.34mi
1825 Massachusetts Ave SE Washington, DC 3.0 2.5 1957 $4,000 $2.04 25d 1 1.36mi
713 N Carolina Ave SE Unit 430P Washington, DC 3.0 2.5 1991 $6,648 $3.34 9d 1 1.36mi
137 R St NE Washington, DC 3.0 1.5 2515 $3,550 $1.41 6d 1 1.38mi
325 V St NE Unit 1 Washington, DC 5.0 2.0 1850 $6,500 $3.51 0d 1 1.40mi
27 3rd St NE Unit 1011176P Washington, DC 3.0 2.0 1991 $7,260 $3.65 23d 1 1.40mi
2104 4th St NE #1 Washington, DC 4.0 3.5 2165 $6,150 $2.84 25d 1 1.42mi
2129 4th St NE Washington, DC 4.0 3.5 2052 $4,400 $2.14 25d 1 1.42mi

Listing history 11 events

  1. 2026-05-09
    status Pending
  2. 2026-05-02
    price $649,999
  3. 2026-04-07
    listed $699,000 Active
  4. 2026-03-28
    historical $699,000
  5. 1998-06-01
    soldstatus $88,600
  6. 1998-05-18
    soldstatus $88,600
  7. 1998-03-08
    historical
  8. 1997-06-30
    listed $89,900
  9. 1993-03-03
    soldstatus $103,520
  10. 1991-02-14
    soldstatus $109,000
  11. 1990-02-14
    soldstatus $109,000

ⓘ 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
$6,007 · $501/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$6,007 · $501/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 5/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 65% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 21% 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
$98,544
− Mortgage interest
−$36,410
− Property taxes
−$6,007
− Insurance
−$3,250
− Repairs & maintenance
−$7,884
− Management
−$7,884
− Depreciation
−$18,909
Taxable income
$18,201
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$4,368
After-tax cash flow
$23,321/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)
72,397
Household income
$120,337
Rent vs Own
61.7% rent · 38.3% own
Severe rent burden
3854.0

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
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.66)
Race & ethnicity
White 41% Black 40% Two or more races 9% Hispanic / Latino 9% Asian 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 2%
Common ancestry
Romanian 3% Lithuanian 2% Italian 2%
Foreign-born
9% · Canada, China, South Korea
Languages at home
87% English-only · Spanish 5% French/Haitian/Cajun 2% Other Indo-European 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
▼ -852.61%
Current HPI
396.6033
Rent YoY
▼ -3.04%
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

+496.3% since first listed
11 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-09 Pending BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-05-02 Price Changed $649,999 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-04-07 Listed $699,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-03-28 Coming Soon $699,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 1998-06-01 Sold (Public Records) $88,600 Public Records
  • 1998-05-18 Sold (MLS) $88,600 MRIS
  • 1998-03-08 Delisted MRIS
  • 1997-06-30 Listed $89,900 MRIS
  • 1993-03-03 Sold (Public Records) $103,520 Public Records
  • 1991-02-14 Sold (Public Records) $109,000 Public Records
  • 1990-02-14 Sold (Public Records) $109,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+4.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $6,007 · -3.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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