Ricardo Salazar · REALTOR® · TREC #643769 · RCR Real Connect Realty (broker license #9012393)

Investor sheet · MLS# 29777039 · https://ricosalazar.com/properties/1580-florida-ave-mercedes-tx-78570-29777039

Single-family home

1580 Florida Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570

$375,000

Price cut $74K
bd
3
ba
3
ft²
2,765
No rent in the MLS: run cash flow with your own estimate Run the numbers →

MLS# 29777039 · Listed by Monica Benavides Team, THE MBTEAM · Tel. 956-357-4632

  • TypeSingle-family home
  • Year built1992
  • Lot0.92 acres
  • Price / ft²$136
  • B&M International Bridge≈ 45 min approx.

Description

Welcome to this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offering 2,675 square feet of comfortable living space on nearly 1 acre of land. Situated on two lots, this property provides plenty of room to spread out, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors. Inside, you'll find a spacious layout featuring a kitchen with elegant black granite countertops and ample space for gathering. The home is equipped with two A/C units for added comfort and efficiency. One of the standout features is the impressive 352-square-foot entertainment room, complete with its own refrigerator and stove. Whether you're hosting family celebrations or holiday gatherings, this dedicated space allows guests to enjoy themselves without disrupting the main living areas. Outside, you'll appreciate the 30' x 50' concrete slab located beside the home, perfect for RV parking or a future workshop. The property also includes a water well that helps irrigate the lawn, mature shade & fruit trees that add beauty and character.

Property Details

Type
Single-family home · Single Family Residence
Status
For sale
MLS#
29777039
Price
$375,000
Price per ft²
$136
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,765 ft²
Lot size
0.92 acres
Year built
1992
Subdivision
Afton Place
City
Mercedes
County
Hidalgo
Days on market
142
Listed
Jun 9, 2026
Last updated
Sep 24, 2026, 11:58 AM CT

Key Figures

Price per ft²

$136

Source: MLS listing

Days on market

142

Source: MLS listing

Est. fixed costs per month
$1,000/mo Est.
Cash to close with 25% down
$105,000 Est.

General information only, not legal, tax or financial advice. Ricardo Salazar is a licensed real estate agent, not an attorney, CPA or lender. Consult qualified professionals in the U.S. and Mexico.

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Purchase

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25%

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7%

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Loan term
Income
/mo

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8%

Share of the year the property sits empty.

Expenses
/yr

Estimated at 2.2% of the price per year. Verify it with the Cameron Appraisal District.

/yr

Estimated at 1% of the price per year; coastal wind coverage can cost more.

/mo

If the property has an HOA, enter the monthly dues.

5%

% of collected rent.

8%

% of collected rent, if you hire a manager.

3%

Buyer side: title, appraisal, lender fees (estimate).

How we calculate the cap rate, and how accurate it is

Cap rate = NOI ÷ price. NOI is the rent you would collect in a year, after vacancy, minus the costs of running the property. The loan is left out, so the cap rate measures the property as if you paid cash.

Gross rent, 12 months Not provided
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Gross yield: rent ÷ price, before costs
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minus Vacancy (8% of gross rent) Assumption
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equals Rent collected
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minus Property tax Estimate
$8,250
minus Insurance Estimate
$3,750
minus HOA dues, 12 months Not provided
$0
minus Maintenance (5% of rent collected) Assumption
—
minus Management (8% of rent collected) Assumption
—
equals Net operating income (NOI)
—
divided by Price MLS listing
$375,000
equals Cap rate
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Amounts are rounded to the dollar; the cap rate uses the exact figures.

Accuracy

It is an estimate, not a quote or a guaranteed return. It is only as good as its inputs:

  • Missing: the monthly rent. Enter it to get a cap rate.
  • MLS figures are what the listing reports. We have not verified them.
  • Listings in this MLS do not include property tax, so unless you enter your own figure we use 2.2% of the price a year. Look up the property’s value and taxing units at the Cameron Appraisal District (opens in a new tab); a rental does not get the homestead exemption.
  • If a listing advertises its own cap rate, it may leave out vacancy, management or other costs, which makes it look higher.
  • To confirm it, ask for the current lease or rent roll, last year’s tax bill (Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector) and your own insurance quote from a Texas-licensed agent; coastal wind and flood coverage can cost much more. For a specific property, Ricardo can ask the listing agent for the lease, the tax bill and what the seller pays for insurance.

What It Leaves Out

  • The mortgage. Your loan shows up in cash flow and cash-on-cash, not in the cap rate.
  • Big repairs and replacements (roof, A/C, appliances) and savings set aside for them.
  • Utilities, lawn care or pest control, if the owner pays them.
  • Closing costs, leasing fees, income taxes in the U.S. or Mexico, and depreciation.

Location and Drive Times

1580 Florida Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570 Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

  • B&M International Bridge≈ 45 min approx.
  • Gateway International Bridge≈ 45 min approx.
  • UTRGV Brownsville campus≈ 45 min approx.
  • Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates≈ 45 min approx.
  • Port of Brownsville≈ 50 min approx.
  • South Padre Island (Queen Isabella Causeway)≈ 65 min approx.
  • SpaceX Starbase launch site, Boca Chica≈ 70 min approx.

Approximate car times computed from the map: city pace for the first 10 km, highway pace after that, and trips that would cross the ship channel go around it by the Port. They do not include traffic, bridge waits or launch-day road closures.

Schematic

Approximate positions; not a navigation map.

  • Area (opens its page)
  • International bridge
  • Main highway
  • Ship channel

Gateway Bridge to South Padre Island: ≈ 37 km (23 mi) in a straight line.

Base map data © OpenStreetMap

Financing for Foreign Buyers

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Ricardo Salazar

REALTOR® · TREC #643769

Ricardo Salazar

RCR Real Connect Realty

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