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

RTC Next

rtc next, reston, VA 20190

Price

Price on request

Description

RTC Next is home to an iconic retail and restaurant scene, with 100K+ SF of curated experiences — from neighborhood classics to unexpected finds. Building upon the success of Reston Town Center, RTC Next captivates visitors with a tailored merchandising mix designed to excite and inspire. RTC Next is home to exceptional dining, shopping, entertainment, fitness, and specialty retailers. The perfect spot to celebrate something special or discover something new every day. This is Reston like never before.

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

Location

rtc next, reston, VA 20190

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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.

Compare it against other retail listings for sale in Reston, VA to benchmark pricing and space — view the full market.

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

$28.90/SF-$39.10/SF

Mid: $34.00/SF

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

Sale Price History

Market report quarterly trend fallback

Low Confidence

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

Market asking rent (quarterly avg)Vacancy rate (right axis)

Investment Analysis

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