What is the typical cap rate for retail in Washington D.C.?

About 6.8% as of Q4 2025, per www matthews com.

Is the Washington D.C. retail market tightening or softening?

Vacancy is around 3.4%, with asking rents rising year over year (Q4 2025).

Retail

1801 Penn

1801 pennsylvania ave ave nw washington, dc, 20006, washington, DC 20006

Price

Price on request

Description

Demising options available: 1,773 SQ FT & 2,774 SQ FT Surrounded by dense office population, with 23MM SQ FT within 5 blocks and over 53K residential units Expansive outdoor patio seating opportunity and views of Edward R. Murrow Park Close proximity to George Washington University with over 20K students and 2K employees Prominent food & beverage corner retail opportunity located at bustling intersection of 18th and H St with 17K VPD 1 block from Farragut West Metro, with an average of 16K riders per day

Property description as provided by the listing source. PropZone adds independent market context, valuation estimates, and comparable listings.

Location

1801 pennsylvania ave ave nw washington, dc, 20006, washington, DC 20006

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Market Context

As of Q4 2025, the Washington D.C. retail market showed a 3.4% vacancy rate, average asking rents near $34.00/SF/yr, rents up 2.4% year over year, and cap rates around 6.8%. Source: www matthews com Q4 2025 market report.

Projected current pricing

low confidence

Projected asking rent

$34.00–$34.41/SF/yr

Estimated sale value

$314–$401/SF

Modeled estimate (income approach) shown as a range — not an appraisal. Projected asking rent × occupancy × net-operating-income margin band ÷ market cap rate, from Q4 2025 www matthews com data (cap rate 6.8%, asking rent trend-adjusted to today).

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Rising rents point to a competitive market where well-priced, well-located assets trade quickly.

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Retail market FAQ

What is the typical cap rate for retail in Washington D.C.?: About 6.8% as of Q4 2025, per www matthews com.
Is the Washington D.C. retail market tightening or softening?: Vacancy is around 3.4%, with asking rents rising year over year (Q4 2025).

Unified Estimate

Medium Confidence

$351.30/SF-$475.28/SF

Mid: $413.29/SF

Rate estimator only; cost-of-business estimate unavailable.

Sale Price History

2024 – 2025 · county sold comps + market trendsFIPS 11001

Medium Confidence

Avg Rent ($/SF/yr) (market data)
Median $/SF (sold)
Vacancy %

Market asking rent (quarterly avg)Median sale price / SFVacancy rate (right axis)P25–P75 IQR band

Investment Analysis

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