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

Investor sheet · MLS# 29775686 · https://ricosalazar.com/properties/174-duncan-rd-brownsville-tx-78526-29775686

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For sale

$335,000

174 Duncan Rd., Brownsville, TX 78526

bd: 2
ba: 1
ft²: 880

Est. cap rate 1.1% See the numbers →

MLS# 29775686 · Listed by Lourdes Gavito-Galonsky, KELLER WILLIAMS LRGV · Tel. 956-423-8877

TypeSingle-family home
Year built1987
Lot0.33 acres
Price / ft²$381
Est. rent$1,500/mo Est.
Gateway International Bridge≈ 10 min approx.

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Description

Versatile property zoned Residential Transition offering excellent development potential. Currently features an approx. 880 sq. ft. apartment with 2 bedrooms, kitchenette area, living room, and 1/4 bathroom and a 2320 sq. ft. warehouse. Ideal opportunity for investors or developers looking to expand or build multifamily units (subject to city approval). Convenient location with easy access to nearby amenities, making it suitable for future residential income-producing projects. Buyer to verify zoning, permitted uses, and development requirements with the City of Brownsville.

Property details

Type: Single-family home · Single Family Residence
Status: For sale
MLS#: 29775686
Price: $335,000
Price per ft²: $381
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Living area: 880 ft²
Lot size: 0.33 acres
Year built: 1987
Subdivision: Hacienda Gardens
City: Brownsville
County: Cameron
Days on market: 194
Listed: Apr 17, 2026
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026, 2:29 PM CT

Numbers for investors

Price per ft²

$381

Source: MLS listing

Estimated rent

$1,500/mo

Gross yield 5.4%

Asking rent: median of 5 active rentals, ZIP 78526, 2 bedrooms (not signed leases) · RGV MLS, Oct 28, 2026

Days on market

194

Source: MLS listing

Est. fixed costs per month: $893/mo Est.
Cash to close with 25% down: $93,800 Est.
Est. cap rate: 1.1% Est.

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

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

Price

List price per the MLS. Try your own offer.

Down payment25%

100% = cash purchase, no loan.

Interest rate7%

Planning assumption, not a lender quote.

Loan term

15 yrs 20 yrs 30 yrs

Income

Monthly rent

/mo

Asking rent: median of 5 active rentals, ZIP 78526, 2 bedrooms (not signed leases) · RGV MLS, Oct 28, 2026

Vacancy8%

Share of the year the property sits empty.

Expenses

Property tax

/yr

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

Insurance

/yr

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

HOA

/mo

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

Maintenance5%

% of collected rent.

Property management8%

% of collected rent, if you hire a manager.

Closing costs3%

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

I am a foreign buyer (no SSN)

Monthly cash flow Est.

−$1,364

With these assumptions the cash flow is negative; try a different down payment or rent.

1.1% How it’s calculated

−17.5%

Estimated monthly cost

Mortgage $1,672
Tax $614
Insurance $279
HOA $0
Operations $179

Mortgage payment (P&I): $1,672/mo
Rent after vacancy: $1,380/mo
Total monthly cost: $2,744/mo
Net operating income (NOI): $3,687/yr
Down payment: $83,750
Closing costs (est.): $10,050
Cash needed at closing: $93,800

Review these numbers with Ricardo

Illustrative estimates only, not financial advice or a guarantee of results. Assumptions are editable; taxes, insurance, rent and rates vary. Verify with a lender, insurer and CPA.

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 Estimate: $18,000
Gross yield: rent ÷ price, before costs: 5.4%
minus Vacancy (8% of gross rent) Assumption: $1,440
equals Rent collected: $16,560
minus Property tax Estimate: $7,370
minus Insurance Estimate: $3,350
minus HOA dues, 12 months Not provided: $0
minus Maintenance (5% of rent collected) Assumption: $828
minus Management (8% of rent collected) Assumption: $1,325
equals Net operating income (NOI): $3,687
divided by Price MLS listing: $335,000
equals Cap rate: 1.1%

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:

From the MLS listing: price
From a rent comparable:
Your figures:
Our estimates and assumptions: rent, property tax, insurance, vacancy, maintenance, management
Not provided, counted as $0: HOA
Missing:

MLS figures are what the listing reports. We have not verified them.
The tax on a listing is the seller’s last bill, and it can be lower than what you will pay: a homestead exemption, the 10% cap on homestead appraisals and an over-65 or disability tax ceiling do not carry over to an investor.
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

174 Duncan Rd., Brownsville, TX 78526 Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

Gateway International Bridge≈ 10 min approx.
UTRGV Brownsville campus≈ 10 min approx.
B&M International Bridge≈ 15 min approx.
Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates≈ 15 min approx.
Port of Brownsville≈ 15 min approx.
South Padre Island (Queen Isabella Causeway)≈ 30 min approx.
SpaceX Starbase launch site, Boca Chica≈ 35 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.