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5009 D St SE #202
C Composite 56.55
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 +20.2/30.0
  • 1% rule +8.7/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • DSCR +6.4/10.0
  • 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

$133,000

5009 D St SE #202 · Washington, DC 20019
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 825 sqft · Condo public records · 222 Days on market
Built 1940 $446/mo HOA · 24% of rent ↓ 33% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

Investor Special! Amazing tenant conveys with the sale of the condo. This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom 825 sqft condo present’s with stainless steel appliances, and carpet throughout. New HVAC unit recently installed. . This condo comes with assigned parking and storage. Tenant occupied with permanent DHS voucher with an approved rental amount of 1385.00 per month with all utilities included. Area rental comparable average over 1600.00 per month. TOPA requirements are in the process of being initiated. Conveniently located near Benning Rd metro station.

Key facts

  • Storage
  • New hvac unit
  • Assigned parking

Tags

STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCESNEW HVAC UNITASSIGNED PARKINGSTORAGENEAR BENNING RD METRO STATION

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Condominium ownership; Pets allowed with no pet restrictions; In city limits; Road maintained by city/county; paved road surface; Transit nearby: bus stop under 1 mile, metro/subway 1–3 miles; Entry floor number recorded as 2
  • HOA & community: Monthly condo fee of $446.88; HOA professionally managed off-site; Condo fee includes gas, water, sewer, and trash

Exterior

  • Parking: 26 assigned parking spaces; On-street parking available; Parking lot available
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Electric cooling fuel; Natural gas heating and hot water
  • Home design: Condominium unit (Garden building, 1–4 floors); Unit/Flat structure type; Entry level: 2; Flat roof; Brick front
  • Construction: Block foundation
  • Exterior features: Not in a federal flood zone; Tidal water: No; Above grade and below grade structures noted

Interior

  • Kitchen: Stove; Dishwasher; Disposal; Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms on main level (entry floor 2)
  • Flooring: Carpet; Laminate
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom on main level
  • Heating & cooling: 90% forced air heating (natural gas); Central air conditioning (electric); Natural gas hot water
  • Interior features: Estimated living area; Good property condition; No basement
  • Laundry & utility: Shared laundry in basement (no in-unit washer/dryer hookup)

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 2-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $133k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $167 ($2k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $133k).
  • Recommended offer: $117k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 7.8% 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).
  • This rent runs 38% of the median local income ($58k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $920 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k 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 $37k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 222 days — a 12% lower offer ($117k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 8 sale attempts since 20y 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 $54k; list at $133k implies a 144% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: HOA is 24% of rent; built in 1940 — 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 $117,040 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 222 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1940 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  4. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
  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
1.37%
Cap rate
7.80%
Cash-on-cash
5.38%
DSCR
1.24
GRM
6.1

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold
IRR
-3.3%
Equity multiple
0.87×
Total profit
$-4,863
Equity at exit
$19,831
10-year hold
IRR
10.4%
Equity multiple
1.96×
Total profit
$35,816
Equity at exit
$11,499

Cash invested: $37,240 (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
6.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,828 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$697
Tax from tax record
$78 /mo · $935/yr
Insurance
$55
HOA
$446
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$384
Net cashflow
$167

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,616
Max offer price $133,000
Occupancy floor 86%

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
$33,250
Closing costs
$3,990
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
5005 D St SE #104 Washington, DC 2.0 1.0 772 $1,700 $2.20 5d 1 0.03mi
5045 Call Pl SE #203 Washington, DC 1.0 1.0 693 $2,000 $2.89 24d 1 0.06mi
324 Saint Louis St SE Washington, DC 2.0 1.0 640 $1,750 $2.73 8d 1 0.15mi
5119 E St SE Washington, DC 3.0 1.0 941 $4,000 $4.25 19d 1 0.17mi
4732 Benning Rd SE #102 Washington, DC 1.0 1.0 581 $1,150 $1.98 24d 1 0.21mi
4820 C St SE #304 Washington, DC 2.0 1.0 635 $1,600 $2.52 24d 1 0.22mi
4701 Benning Rd SE Washington, DC 1.0 1.0 600 $1,100 $1.83 24d 1 0.26mi
5124 Astor Pl SE Washington, DC 2.0 1.0 700 $1,100 $1.57 24d 1 0.27mi
4919 A St SE Unit 202 Washington, DC 2.0 1.0 625 $1,900 $3.04 24d 1 0.28mi
5344 C St SE Unit 302 Washington, DC 3.0 2.0 1000 $2,100 $2.10 24d 1 0.30mi
5344 C St SE Unit 102 Washington, DC 3.0 2.0 1000 $2,499 $2.50 24d 1 0.30mi
4932 A St SE #302 Washington, DC 2.0 2.0 1007 $2,495 $2.48 4d 1 0.30mi
4930 A St SE Unit 203 Washington, DC 3.0 1.0 750 $2,815 $3.75 24d 1 0.30mi
5401 Call Pl SE Washington, DC 2.0–3.0 1.0 1094 $1,575 $1.44 2d 2 0.33mi
44 49th St SE Unit A1 Washington, DC 3.0 1.0 793 $2,499 $3.15 24d 1 0.35mi
5031 H St SE Unit 4 Washington, DC 1.0 1.0 530 $1,195 $2.25 24d 1 0.39mi
5031 H St SE Apt 1 Washington, DC 1.0 1.0 565 $1,095 $1.94 2d 1 0.39mi
5031 H St SE Apt 1 Washington, DC 1.0 1.0 530 $1,095 $2.07 14d 1 0.39mi
819 51st St SE Unit 5 Washington, DC 1.0 1.0 650 $1,000 $1.54 8d 1 0.40mi
5433 C St SE Unit 4 Washington, DC 1.0 1.0 860 $1,500 $1.74 24d 1 0.41mi
4511 B St SE Washington, DC 1.0–2.0 1.0 675 $1,650 $2.44 24d 2 0.42mi
1193 46th Pl SE Washington, DC 3.0 1.0 1056 $3,200 $3.03 24d 1 0.43mi
4473 B St SE #304 Washington, DC 2.0 1.0 775 $1,999 $2.58 22d 1 0.46mi
4615 Central Ave NE Unit B Washington, DC 2.0 1.0 875 $1,450 $1.66 24d 1 0.52mi
4427 A St SE Unit 1 Washington, DC 2.0 1.0 920 $1,900 $2.07 24d 1 0.53mi
1111 Balboa Ave Capitol Heights, MD 3.0 1.0 864 $2,000 $2.31 18d 1 0.53mi
4805 Texas Ave SE Washington, DC 1.0–2.0 1.0 775 $1,400 $1.81 24d 1 0.58mi
608 Chaplin St SE Washington, DC 3.0 2.0 832 $2,200 $2.64 18d 1 0.58mi
912 Elfin Ave Capitol Heights, MD 3.0 2.0 1028 $2,000 $1.95 44d 1 0.59mi
1210 Balboa Ave Unit B Capitol Heights, MD 2.0 1.0 858 $1,095 $1.28 44d 1 0.60mi
1210 Balboa Ave Capitol Heights, MD 1.0 1.0 858 $1,095 $1.28 44d 1 0.60mi
1201 Benning Rd Capitol Heights, MD 1.0–3.0 1.0 854 $1,594 $1.87 2d 36 0.64mi
4601 Blaine St NE Unit 1 Washington, DC 2.0 1.0 750 $1,500 $2.00 24d 1 0.64mi
4332 Gorman Ter SE Washington, DC 2.0 1.0 832 $2,350 $2.82 22d 1 0.66mi
429 Burbank St SE Apt 4 Washington, DC 1.0 1.0 594 $1,235 $2.08 24d 1 0.72mi
4213 Hildreth St SE Washington, DC 2.0 1.5 832 $2,500 $3.00 24d 1 0.79mi
5225 Dix St NE Washington, DC 1.0 1.0 800 $1,300 $1.62 5d 1 0.80mi
5225 Dix St NE Apt 101 Washington, DC 1.0 1.0 650 $1,550 $2.38 24d 1 0.80mi
5225 Dix St NE Washington, DC 1.0 1.0 800 $1,300 $1.62 20d 1 0.80mi
5225 Dix St NE Washington, DC 2.0 1.0 800 $1,500 $1.88 22d 1 0.80mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$446 · $5,352/yr
Likely covers
parking
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 36 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $133,000 Active 222 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $133,000 Active 221 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $133,000 Active 220 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $133,000 Active 219 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $133,000 Active 217 DOM
  6. 2026-06-09
    days on market $133,000 Active 213 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $133,000 Active 212 DOM
  8. 2026-06-07
    days on market $133,000 Active 211 DOM
  9. 2026-06-04
    days on market $133,000 Active 208 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $133,000 Active 207 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $133,000 Active 206 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $133,000 Active 205 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $133,000 Active 204 DOM
  14. 2026-04-06
    status Active
  15. 2026-03-10
    historical
  16. 2026-02-21
    historical Active Under Contract
  17. 2025-09-24
    listed $133,000 Active
  18. 2025-09-24
    historical
  19. 2025-06-10
    listed $139,000 Active
  20. 2025-06-10
    historical
  21. 2025-05-28
    price $144,900
  22. 2025-03-01
    listed $145,000 Active
  23. 2025-02-18
    historical
  24. 2017-06-22
    historical Temporarily Off-Market
  25. 2017-06-22
    historical
  26. 2017-06-02
    listed Active
  27. 2017-06-02
    listed $76,000
  28. 2016-06-30
    soldstatus $54,500
  29. 2016-06-30
    soldstatus $54,500 Sold
  30. 2016-01-29
    soldstatus $54,500
  31. 2015-10-10
    status Contingent (No Kick Out)
  32. 2015-05-19
    price $59,000
  33. 2015-03-31
    listed $69,000 Active
  34. 2007-01-31
    soldstatus $199,000
  35. 2006-12-26
    historical
  36. 2006-06-09
    listed $199,000

ⓘ 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
$935 · $78/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$935 · $78/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 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
$21,932
− Mortgage interest
−$7,450
− Property taxes
−$935
− Insurance
−$665
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,755
− Management
−$1,755
− HOA
−$5,352
− Depreciation
−$3,869
Taxable income
$152
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$37
After-tax cash flow
$1,969/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

-33.2% since first listed
23 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-06 Relisted BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-03-10 Listing Removed BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-02-21 Contingent BRIGHT MLS
  • 2025-09-24 Listing Removed BRIGHT MLS
  • 2025-09-24 Listed $133,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2025-06-10 Listing Removed BRIGHT MLS
  • 2025-06-10 Listed $139,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2025-05-28 Price Changed $144,900 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2025-03-01 Listed $145,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2025-02-18 Coming Soon BRIGHT MLS
  • 2017-06-22 Listing Removed BRIGHT MLS
  • 2017-06-22 Delisted MRIS
  • 2017-06-02 Listed MRIS
  • 2017-06-02 Listed $76,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2016-06-30 Sold (MLS) $54,500 MRIS
  • 2016-06-30 Sold (MLS) $54,500 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2016-01-29 Sold (Public Records) $54,500 Public Records
  • 2015-10-10 Pending MRIS
  • 2015-05-19 Price Changed $59,000 MRIS
  • 2015-03-31 Listed $69,000 MRIS
  • 2007-01-31 Sold (MLS) $199,000 MRIS
  • 2006-12-26 Delisted MRIS
  • 2006-06-09 Listed $199,000 MRIS

Property tax history

-3.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $935 · +20.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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