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1227 Holbrook Ter NE Fourplex
C- Composite 50.36
Why this score? — see what drove the C- 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 +22.6/30.0
  • DSCR +7.2/10.0
  • 1% rule +5.1/10.0
  • ARV discount +4.0/15.0
  • 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

$925,000

1227 Holbrook Ter NE · Washington, DC 20002
4 bd · 4.0 ba · 3,164 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 116 Days on market
Built 1937 2,703 sqft lot Est $857k · 8% over

🖨 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

2 UNITS ARE VACANT. 2 OCCUPIED. UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY THIS 4-UNIT PROPERTY, OR BUY 1223 & 1227 HOLBROOK TER. NE TOGETHER FOR A PACKAGE OF $1.7 MIL AND HAVE A GREAT DEVELOPMENT!

Key facts

  • 2,703 sq ft lot
  • Built 1937
  • Listed 116 days

Property features AI

Finance

  • Financial info: Property has 4 total units (multifamily); Above-grade finished area reported as 3,164 (assessor)

Exterior

  • Parking: On-street parking
  • Utilities: Public water; Private sewer; Natural gas hot water
  • Home design: Interior townhouse / rowhouse structure; Fee simple ownership
  • Construction: Brick construction; Other foundation; Above-grade and below-grade structures; Built year recorded by assessor
  • Exterior features: No tidal water on the property

Interior

  • Bedrooms: Four 2-bedroom units (multifamily property)
  • Heating & cooling: Hot water heating; Natural gas heating fuel; Window air conditioning units (electric)
  • Interior features: Assessor-provided living area and finished area measurements

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/1.5-bath units multifamily listed at $925k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($19k/yr) — positive. Per door: $393/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($9k rent vs $925k).
  • Recommended offer: $842k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 8.3% 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 falling (-3.0%/yr); 558 active listings in the ZIP; 30 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 $9,337/mo this rent would consume 93% 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 $6k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $28k 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 116 days — a 9% lower offer ($842k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 8y 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 $108k; list at $925k implies a 760% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1937 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $841,750 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 116 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% 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 1937 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  7. 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?
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
1.01%
Cap rate
8.33%
Cash-on-cash
7.29%
DSCR
1.32
GRM
8.3

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$857,444
Comps found
8
Show comp detail 8 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1719 West Virginia Ave NE 0.21mi 4/— 3,100 (-2%) 8mo $840,000 $271 80
1912 M St NE 0.57mi 4/4.0 3,246 (+3%) 2mo $825,000 $254 67
1211 Simms Pl NE 0.16mi 3/4.0 (-1) 3,472 (+10%) 5mo $1,220,000 $351 67
1217 Raum St NE 0.11mi 4/— 3,395 (+7%) 23mo $699,000 $206 64
1408 Holbrook St NE 0.27mi 4/— 2,730 (-14%) 8mo $740,000 $271 58
1601 Holbrook St NE 0.26mi 4/4.0 2,720 (-14%) 8mo $685,000 $252 58
1500 Oates St NE 0.30mi 5/— (+1) 3,602 (+14%) 15mo $885,000 $246 45
1636 Lang Pl NE 0.41mi 5/— (+1) 2,790 (-12%) 15mo $1,050,000 $376 44

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
-8.4%
Equity multiple
0.70×
Total profit
$-77,295
Equity at exit
$137,921
10-year hold
IRR
-3.0%
Equity multiple
0.83×
Total profit
$-44,956
Equity at exit
$79,977

Cash invested: $259,000 (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
33.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$9,337 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$4,851
Tax from tax record
$567 /mo · $6,805/yr
Insurance
$385
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,961
Net cashflow
$1,573

Break-even live

Break-even rent $7,346
Max offer price $925,000
Occupancy floor 78%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $2,097 -5% $1,835 +0% $1,573 +5% $1,311 +10% $1,049
Rent -10% $835 -5% $1,204 +0% $1,573 +5% $1,942 +10% $2,311
Rate -1.0pp $2,039 -0.5pp $1,808 base $1,573 +0.5pp $1,333 +1.0pp $1,089

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

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (4 units) $9,337

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
$231,250
Closing costs
$27,750
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 30 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1222 Owen Pl NE Washington, DC 4.0 2.5 2164 $3,800 $1.76 25d 1 0.10mi
1255 Raum St NE Unit 1388282P Washington, DC 2.0–8.0 1.0–5.0 3245 $6,967 $2.15 3d 2 0.12mi
1714 Montello Ave NE Washington, DC 4.0 3.0 2100 $4,350 $2.07 25d 1 0.17mi
1609 Levis St NE Washington, DC 4.0 4.5 2295 $3,900 $1.70 25d 1 0.31mi
1169 Morse St NE Washington, DC 3.0 3.0 2274 $4,250 $1.87 5d 1 0.32mi
1167 Morse St NE #1 Washington, DC 5.0 4.5 3409 $8,500 $2.49 25d 1 0.32mi
1117 Montello Ave NE Washington, DC 4.0 3.5 2260 $4,500 $1.99 25d 1 0.33mi
1640 L St NE Washington, DC 3.0 2.0 2300 $3,700 $1.61 20d 1 0.38mi
1324 H St NE Unit 2 Washington, DC 4.0 1.5 2100 $4,000 $1.90 25d 1 0.46mi
723 5th St NE Unit 630P Washington, DC 3.0 3.0 3003 $7,500 $2.50 14d 1 0.88mi
333 17th Pl NE Washington, DC 3.0 1.5 2300 $3,400 $1.48 25d 1 0.95mi
137 R St NE Washington, DC 3.0 1.5 2515 $3,550 $1.41 6d 1 1.10mi
2104 4th St NE #1 Washington, DC 4.0 3.5 2165 $6,150 $2.84 25d 1 1.12mi
221 20th St NE Unit 4 Washington, DC 3.0 1.0 3360 $2,999 $0.89 25d 1 1.13mi
301 V St NE Washington, DC 4.0 3.5 3000 $5,650 $1.88 20d 1 1.14mi
504 Capitol Ct NE Unit 170373P Washington, DC 3.0 2.0 2615 $7,350 $2.81 9d 1 1.16mi
1319 Massachusetts Ave SE Washington, DC 3.0 3.0 2578 $6,000 $2.33 25d 1 1.29mi
13 S St NE Unit A Washington, DC 3.0 3.5 2200 $3,800 $1.73 25d 1 1.30mi
13 S St NE Unit A Washington, DC 3.0 3.5 2200 $3,800 $1.73 23d 1 1.30mi
1917 Lincoln Rd NE Washington, DC 3.0 3.0 2200 $4,500 $2.05 25d 1 1.31mi
1821 N Capitol St NE #2 Washington, DC 3.0 1.0 2719 $3,200 $1.18 25d 1 1.33mi
45 Rhode Island Ave NE Unit 1388280P Washington, DC 2.0–6.0 2.0–6.0 10398 $10,512 $1.01 0d 2 1.35mi
15 Seaton Pl NW #1 Washington, DC 3.0 2.5 2539 $3,700 $1.46 25d 1 1.39mi
12 Rhode Island Ave NW Washington, DC 4.0 4.0 3319 $5,500 $1.66 25d 1 1.42mi
209 Douglas St NE Washington, DC 3.0 2.5 2700 $3,000 $1.11 25d 1 1.45mi
17 U St NW Unit A Washington, DC 4.0 3.5 2388 $6,000 $2.51 25d 1 1.46mi
2032 N Capitol St NW Unit 2 Washington, DC 3.0 1.0 3698 $3,950 $1.07 23d 1 1.47mi
2032 N Capitol St NW Unit 2 Washington, DC 3.0 1.0 3698 $3,950 $1.07 25d 1 1.47mi
1745 1st St NW Washington, DC 4.0 3.0 2804 $5,000 $1.78 13d 1 1.47mi
2120 N Capitol St NW Washington, DC 5.0 3.0 3000 $5,500 $1.83 3d 1 1.49mi

Listing history 20 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $925,000 Active 116 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $925,000 Active 113 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $925,000 Active 112 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $925,000 Active 111 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $925,000 Active 110 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $925,000 Active 108 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $925,000 Active 104 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $925,000 Active 103 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $925,000 Active 102 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $925,000 Active 99 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $925,000 Active 98 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $925,000 Active 97 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $925,000 Active 96 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $925,000 Active 95 DOM
  15. 2026-02-25
    listed $925,000 Active
  16. 2019-09-03
    historical
  17. 2018-10-24
    listed $1,350,000 Active
  18. 2003-04-21
    soldstatus $107,500
  19. 2003-04-15
    soldstatus $146,590
  20. 1992-10-26
    soldstatus $102,500

ⓘ 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
$6,805 · $567/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$6,805 · $567/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 ≥106°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 16% 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
$112,044
− Mortgage interest
−$51,814
− Property taxes
−$6,805
− Insurance
−$4,625
− Repairs & maintenance
−$8,964
− Management
−$8,964
− Depreciation
−$26,909
Taxable income
$3,963
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$951
After-tax cash flow
$17,924/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

+802.4% since first listed
6 events — show timeline
  • 2026-02-25 Listed $925,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2019-09-03 Listing Removed BRIGHT MLS
  • 2018-10-24 Listed $1,350,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2003-04-21 Sold (Public Records) $107,500 Public Records
  • 2003-04-15 Sold (Public Records) $146,590 Public Records
  • 1992-10-26 Sold (Public Records) $102,500 Public Records

Property tax history

+5.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $6,805 · -2.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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