Berkadia is concurrently marketing a nearby similar-vintage asset (The Verandahs, 186 units), presenting investors with a unique opportunity to pursue a scaled portfolio or evaluate the assets on a standalone basis.
OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A 252-UNIT, HIGH-PERFORMING COMMUNITY IN THE CITY OF GAITHERSBURG (NOT SUBJECT TO RENT CONTROL), OFFERING VALUE-ADD UPSIDE ACROSS 100% OF UNITS WITHIN A SUPPLY-CONSTRAINED SUBMARKET ANCHORED BY A TOP-RATED SCHOOL DISTRICT, MAJOR EMPLOYMENT CORRIDORS, PREMIER RETAIL DESTINATIONS, AND IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO I-270.
Quick Stats
Executive Summary
Berkadia is pleased to present the sale of Saybrooke (the “Property”), a 252-unit residential community built in 1988 and strategically located in the city of Gaithersburg, Maryland, with immediate access to I-270 and the region’s premier employment corridors. Located within one of the most compelling submarkets in the D.C. metro area, the Property offers investors an exceptional opportunity to acquire a high-performing asset with 100% value-add upside across every unit. With 9-foot plus ceilings, in-unit washers and dryers, and generously sized floor plans averaging 1,026 SF, Saybrooke delivers a resident experience primed for renovation-driven rent growth in a market that is not subject to rent control.
Saybrooke is situated within the Montgomery County Public Schools district, consistently ranked among the top school systems in the state of Maryland and the nation, including a #2 ranking among Best School Districts in Maryland and a #1 ranking for Best Teachers in Maryland (Niche, 2026). The Property’s unit mix skews heavily toward larger households, with 71% of residences configured as two-bedroom units or larger, supporting broad renter appeal and long-term household retention. The surrounding submarket is anchored by a deep and diverse employment base, including major institutions such as NIST, AstraZeneca, Kaiser Permanente, Leidos, and the National Cancer Institute, all within a 15-minute drive of the Property.
The Property offers immediate access to I-270, connecting residents to major employment corridors throughout Montgomery County and the broader D.C. metro area. Saybrooke benefits from proximity to premier retail destinations including the $1.2 billion Lakeforest Mall redevelopment, Kentlands Market Square, Rio Lakefront, and Downtown Crown, providing residents with an exceptional array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. With zero new market-rate supply expected to deliver within a three-mile radius through 2030, Saybrooke represents a rare opportunity to acquire a stabilized, high-occupancy asset with meaningful upside in one of the region’s most supply-constrained and fundamentally sound submarkets.
UNIT MIX SUMMARY
71% of the Unit Mix is 2 Bed or Larger
Investment Highlights
100% OF UNITS OFFER VALUE-ADD UPSIDE
The Property offers investors a compelling value-add opportunity across all 252 units, with each of the three existing interior tiers positioned to benefit from a next-generation renovation program. With in-place rents reflecting over $300 of headroom to comparable renovated properties in the submarket and the Property not subject to rent control, new ownership has a clear runway to execute on this opportunity and capture meaningful rent premiums across the entire unit base.
COMPELLING UNIT MIX DRIVING HIGH OCCUPANCY
With 71% of units configured as two bedrooms or larger and an average unit size of 1,026 SF, Saybrooke is exceptionally well positioned to attract the family-oriented renters that define this submarket. This outsized unit mix has translated into sustained high occupancy, averaging 96.23% since 2023, as larger units appeal to residents with longer-term housing needs who are less likely to relocate on short notice.
PRICED BELOW REPLACEMENT COST WITH ZERO NEW SUPPLY
Priced at approximately 30% below replacement cost, the Property offers investors a strong basis in one of the most fundamentally sound submarkets in the D.C. metro area. This attractive entry point is further reinforced by zero new market-rate multifamily deliveries within a three-mile radius through 2030, creating a formidable barrier to new competition and supporting continued rent growth and occupancy stability.
PREMIER EMPLOYMENT CORRIDOR
The Property sits at the epicenter of one of the most dynamic employment markets in the nation, with direct I-270 access to a dense concentration of world-class employers. Within a 15-minute drive, residents can reach NIST (~4,000 employees), AstraZeneca (~3,000 employees), the National Cancer Institute (~3,000 employees), and Leidos (~1,500 employees), underpinning exceptional and durable renter demand.
TOP-RATED MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Saybrooke is situated within the Montgomery County Public Schools district, rated “A” overall and “A+” for College Prep by Niche (2026), and ranked #1 for Best Teachers and #2 for Best School Districts in Maryland. Residents of the community are zoned for Resnik Elementary (A-), Redland Middle (B), and Magruder High School (A-), all highly rated by Pyxis. With 15 highly rated public schools within a three-mile radius, the Property is ideally positioned to attract the family-oriented renter demographic that defines this submarket.
EXCEPTIONAL RETAIL AND LIFESTYLE AMENITIES
Saybrooke residents enjoy outstanding access to premier destinations on all sides, including the transformative $1.2 billion Lakeforest Mall redevelopment, Kentlands Market Square, Rio Lakefront, and Downtown Crown, offering well over 1 million SF of combined retail, dining, and entertainment. Seneca Creek State Park’s 6,300 acres of trails, fishing, and recreation round out an exceptional live-work-play environment.
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Contact
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DC Metro
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Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Investment Sales
BRIAN CRIVELLA
Senior Managing Director
301.580.6685
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YALDA GHAMARIAN
Managing Director
240.462.2332
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BILL GRIBBIN
Managing Director
301.580.6486
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JACK CANEPA
Associate Director
301.941.4629
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Mortgage Banking
PATRICK MCGLOHN
Senior Managing Director
301.941.4610
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BRIAN GOULD
Managing Director
301.941.4616
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