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Investor sheet · MLS# 29779190 · https://ricosalazar.com/properties/161-elena-st-san-benito-tx-78586-29779190

For sale

$80,000

161 Elena St., San Benito, TX 78586

bd
3
ba
1
ft²
768
No rent in the MLS: run cash flow with your own estimate Run the numbers →

MLS# 29779190 · Listed by Monica Benavides Team, THE MBTEAM · Tel. 956-357-4632

  • TypeSingle-family home
  • Year built2001
  • Lot0.17 acres
  • Price / ft²$104
  • Gateway International Bridge≈ 25 min approx.
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Description

This property presents an excellent investor opportunity with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, conveniently located near the expressway for easy access to surrounding areas. Sold as-is, this home offers the perfect opportunity to bring your vision to life, add value, and transform the property into something special.

Property details

Type
Single-family home · Single Family Residence
Status
For sale
MLS#
29779190
Price
$80,000
Price per ft²
$104
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
768 ft²
Lot size
0.17 acres
Year built
2001
Subdivision
Padilla Sub. Phase 1
City
San Benito
County
Cameron
Days on market
57
Listed
Sep 1, 2026
Last updated
Sep 1, 2026, 12:13 PM CT

Numbers for investors

Price per ft²

$104

Source: MLS listing

Days on market

57

Source: MLS listing

Est. fixed costs per month
$213/mo Est.
Cash to close with 25% down
$22,400 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.

Investment calculator · Estimates

What could it earn?

Purchase

List price per the MLS. Try your own offer.

25%

100% = cash purchase, no loan.

7%

Planning assumption, not a lender quote.

Loan term
Income
/mo

The MLS does not publish a rent for this property. Enter your own estimate or ask Ricardo for rent comps in the area.

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
—
Gross yield: rent ÷ price, before costs
—
minus Vacancy (8% of gross rent) Assumption
—
equals Rent collected
—
minus Property tax Estimate
$1,760
minus Insurance Estimate
$800
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
$80,000
equals Cap rate
—

Amounts are rounded to the dollar; the cap rate uses the exact figures.

Is it accurate?

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

161 Elena St., San Benito, TX 78586 Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

  • Gateway International Bridge≈ 25 min approx.
  • UTRGV Brownsville campus≈ 25 min approx.
  • B&M International Bridge≈ 25 min approx.
  • Port of Brownsville≈ 30 min approx.
  • Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates≈ 30 min approx.
  • South Padre Island (Queen Isabella Causeway)≈ 40 min approx.
  • SpaceX Starbase launch site, Boca Chica≈ 50 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

Buying from Mexico with a loan?

Ricardo is not a lender. Ask him which loan types exist for foreign buyers and which documents lenders usually request.

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Ricardo Salazar

REALTOR® · TREC #643769

Ricardo Salazar

RCR Real Connect Realty

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Listing agent: Monica Benavides Team

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161 Elena St., San Benito, TX 78586 · MLS# 29779190