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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Mar. 15, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name NETREIT, INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001080657    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Public Float     $ 0
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding   17,502,673  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2016