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411 Lebaum St SE Fourplex
B Composite 73.08
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 +28.5/30.0
  • ARV discount +14.1/15.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.3/10.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Schools +3.6/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$480,000

411 Lebaum St SE · Washington, DC 20032
4 bd · 4.0 ba · 2,812 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 52 Days on market
Built 1943 3,587 sqft lot Est $562k · 15% 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 MLS

BANK OWNED WITH A QUICK RESPONSE!!!THIS 4 UNIT BUILIDING IS READY FOR RENTING VACANT AND READY 4 1 BEDROOMS AND 1 BATHROOMS UNITS PRICED TOO SELL. WONT LAST LONG

Key facts

  • 3,587 sq ft lot
  • Built 1943
  • Listed 51 days

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Rent control not in effect
  • Financial info: Finished above-grade area approximately 2,812; Below-grade unfinished area approximately 760; Property assessed and tax data available (assessor sources)

Exterior

  • Utilities: Public water; No septic system
  • Home design: Semi-detached property; Fee simple ownership
  • Construction: Brick construction
  • Exterior features: Above-grade and below-grade structures

Interior

  • Bedrooms: Four one-bedroom units
  • Heating & cooling: Hot water heating; Central air conditioning
  • Interior features: Semi-detached structure; Four total one-bedroom units; No furnished units

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 × 1-bed/1-bath units multifamily listed at $480k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($19k/yr) — positive. Per door: $392/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($6k rent vs $480k).
  • Recommended offer: $466k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.2% 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.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+4.0%/yr); 146 active listings in the ZIP; 10 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 26d 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 $5,882/mo this rent would consume 144% of the median local household income ($49k/yr) (locally 4530% 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 $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $14k 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 + 4.0% rent growth), your $134k cash investment doubles in ~8 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 52 days — a 3% lower offer ($466k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 5 sale attempts since 19y 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 $226k; list at $480k implies a 113% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1943 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→13/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $465,600 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 52 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 1943 — 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
1.23%
Cap rate
10.22%
Cash-on-cash
14.01%
DSCR
1.62
GRM
6.8

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$562,400
Comps found
4
Show comp detail 4 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
331 Parkland Pl SE 0.29mi 4/4.0 2,720 (-3%) 2mo $465,000 $171 79
246 Oakwood St SE 0.14mi 5/— (+1) 2,777 (-1%) 20mo $685,000 $247 70
242 Oakwood St SE 0.15mi 4/— 2,484 (-12%) 11mo $320,000 $129 65
2820 Pomeroy Rd SE 0.58mi 4/— 2,432 (-14%) 14mo $487,600 $200 39

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 · 3.96% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
5.3%
Equity multiple
1.21×
Total profit
$27,849
Equity at exit
$71,570
10-year hold
IRR
15.5%
Equity multiple
2.31×
Total profit
$176,717
Equity at exit
$41,502

Cash invested: $134,400 (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 20032

Home prices YoY
-15.6%
Rents YoY
4.0%
Active inventory
146
Price-to-rent
27.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$5,882 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$2,517
Tax from tax record
$360 /mo · $4,323/yr
Insurance
$200
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,235
Net cashflow
$1,569

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,895
Max offer price $480,000
Occupancy floor 68%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $1,841 -5% $1,705 +0% $1,569 +5% $1,433 +10% $1,298
Rent -10% $1,105 -5% $1,337 +0% $1,569 +5% $1,802 +10% $2,034
Rate -1.0pp $1,811 -0.5pp $1,691 base $1,569 +0.5pp $1,445 +1.0pp $1,318

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

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (4 units) $5,882

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
$120,000
Closing costs
$14,400
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 10 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
224 Malcolm X Ave SE Washington, DC 4.0 3.5 2052 $3,500 $1.71 25d 1 0.26mi
357 Parkland Pl SE Washington, DC 4.0 2.0 2400 $2,300 $0.96 25d 1 0.32mi
357 Parkland Pl SE Unit 1 Washington, DC 4.0 2.0 2400 $2,200 $0.92 25d 1 0.32mi
2530 Elvans Rd SE Unit B Washington, DC 5.0 3.5 2760 $7,500 $2.72 8d 1 0.66mi
2520 Elvans Rd SE Washington, DC 3.0 2.5 2760 $3,800 $1.38 25d 1 0.70mi
2390 Elvans Rd SE Washington, DC 3.0 2.5 2176 $3,190 $1.47 8d 1 0.95mi
1433 Howard Rd SE Washington, DC 5.0 3.5 2000 $7,500 $3.75 20d 1 0.96mi
4005 Blakney Ln SE Washington, DC 3.0 2.5 2024 $3,000 $1.48 19d 1 1.10mi
1325 Valley Pl SE Washington, DC 4.0 2.0 2138 $6,500 $3.04 25d 1 1.20mi
1722 Gainesville St SE Washington, DC 4.0 2.5 2000 $3,490 $1.75 25d 1 1.22mi

Listing history 32 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $480,000 Active 52 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $480,000 Active 49 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $480,000 Active 48 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $480,000 Active 47 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $480,000 Active 46 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $480,000 Active 44 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $480,000 Active 40 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $480,000 Active 39 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $480,000 Active 38 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $480,000 Active 35 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $480,000 Active 34 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $480,000 Active 33 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $480,000 Active 32 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $480,000 Active 31 DOM
  15. 2026-04-30
    listed $480,000 Active
  16. 2013-09-13
    soldstatus $225,500
  17. 2010-10-24
    historical 161-char remark
    Show marketing remark (161 chars)

    BANK OWNED WITH A QUICK RESPONSE!!!THIS 4 UNIT BUILIDING IS READY FOR RENTING VACANT AND READY 4 1 BEDROOMS AND 1 BATHROOMS UNITS PRICED TOO SELL. WONT LAST LONG

  18. 2010-10-22
    soldstatus $213,000 Sold 161-char remark
    Show marketing remark (161 chars)

    BANK OWNED WITH A QUICK RESPONSE!!!THIS 4 UNIT BUILIDING IS READY FOR RENTING VACANT AND READY 4 1 BEDROOMS AND 1 BATHROOMS UNITS PRICED TOO SELL. WONT LAST LONG

  19. 2010-10-22
    soldstatus $213,000 161-char remark
    Show marketing remark (161 chars)

    BANK OWNED WITH A QUICK RESPONSE!!!THIS 4 UNIT BUILIDING IS READY FOR RENTING VACANT AND READY 4 1 BEDROOMS AND 1 BATHROOMS UNITS PRICED TOO SELL. WONT LAST LONG

  20. 2010-07-14
    status Contract 161-char remark
    Show marketing remark (161 chars)

    BANK OWNED WITH A QUICK RESPONSE!!!THIS 4 UNIT BUILIDING IS READY FOR RENTING VACANT AND READY 4 1 BEDROOMS AND 1 BATHROOMS UNITS PRICED TOO SELL. WONT LAST LONG

  21. 2010-07-12
    historical 161-char remark
    Show marketing remark (161 chars)

    BANK OWNED WITH A QUICK RESPONSE!!!THIS 4 UNIT BUILIDING IS READY FOR RENTING VACANT AND READY 4 1 BEDROOMS AND 1 BATHROOMS UNITS PRICED TOO SELL. WONT LAST LONG

  22. 2010-06-27
    price $234,900 161-char remark
    Show marketing remark (161 chars)

    BANK OWNED WITH A QUICK RESPONSE!!!THIS 4 UNIT BUILIDING IS READY FOR RENTING VACANT AND READY 4 1 BEDROOMS AND 1 BATHROOMS UNITS PRICED TOO SELL. WONT LAST LONG

  23. 2010-05-27
    listed $249,900 Active 161-char remark
    Show marketing remark (161 chars)

    BANK OWNED WITH A QUICK RESPONSE!!!THIS 4 UNIT BUILIDING IS READY FOR RENTING VACANT AND READY 4 1 BEDROOMS AND 1 BATHROOMS UNITS PRICED TOO SELL. WONT LAST LONG

  24. 2010-05-27
    listed $234,900 161-char remark
    Show marketing remark (161 chars)

    BANK OWNED WITH A QUICK RESPONSE!!!THIS 4 UNIT BUILIDING IS READY FOR RENTING VACANT AND READY 4 1 BEDROOMS AND 1 BATHROOMS UNITS PRICED TOO SELL. WONT LAST LONG

  25. 2007-06-22
    soldstatus $435,000
  26. 2007-06-12
    soldstatus $435,000
  27. 2007-05-30
    soldstatus $435,000
  28. 2007-04-24
    historical
  29. 2007-04-24
    historical
  30. 2007-04-16
    listed $449,900
  31. 2007-04-16
    listed $449,900
  32. 1981-05-11
    soldstatus $35,000

ⓘ 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
$4,323 · $360/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$4,323 · $360/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 ≥104°F today · 13 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 17% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 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
$70,584
− Mortgage interest
−$26,887
− Property taxes
−$4,323
− Insurance
−$2,400
− Repairs & maintenance
−$5,647
− Management
−$5,647
− Depreciation
−$13,964
Taxable income
$11,716
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,812
After-tax cash flow
$16,020/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)
40,920
Household income
$49,139
Rent vs Own
77.4% rent · 22.6% own
Severe rent burden
4530.0

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 (80%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 80% White 8% Two or more races 7% Hispanic / Latino 5%
Foreign-born
4% · Canada
Languages at home
95% English-only · Spanish 3%

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
▼ -60.34%
Current HPI
326.4077
Rent YoY
▲ 3.96%
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

+1271.4% since first listed
18 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-30 Listed $480,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2013-09-13 Sold (Public Records) $225,500 Public Records
  • 2010-10-24 Delisted MRIS
  • 2010-10-22 Sold (MLS) $213,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2010-10-22 Sold (MLS) $213,000 MRIS
  • 2010-07-14 Pending MRIS
  • 2010-07-12 Listing Removed BRIGHT MLS
  • 2010-06-27 Price Changed $234,900 MRIS
  • 2010-05-27 Listed $249,900 MRIS
  • 2010-05-27 Listed $234,900 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2007-06-22 Sold (Public Records) $435,000 Public Records
  • 2007-06-12 Sold (MLS) $435,000 MRIS
  • 2007-05-30 Sold (MLS) $435,000 MRIS
  • 2007-04-24 Delisted MRIS
  • 2007-04-24 Delisted MRIS
  • 2007-04-16 Listed $449,900 MRIS
  • 2007-04-16 Listed $449,900 MRIS
  • 1981-05-11 Sold (Public Records) $35,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+3.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $4,323 · +2.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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