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

Investor sheet · MLS# 29780356 · https://ricosalazar.com/properties/1821-e-van-buren-ave-harlingen-tx-78550-29780356

For sale

$185,000

1821 E Van Buren Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550

bd
3
ba
1
ft²
1,026
Est. cap rate 5.2% See the numbers →

MLS# 29780356 · Listed by Chris Gonzalez, GRT Realty · Tel. 956-254-0869

  • TypeSingle-family home
  • Year built1954
  • Lot0.16 acres
  • Price / ft²$180
  • Est. rent$1,625/mo Est.
  • Gateway International Bridge≈ 35 min approx.
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Description

Welcome to this charming 3 bedroom 1 bath corner lot home in a tranquil and desirable area of Harlingen. This home has been beautifully renovated with modern fixtures and fresh paint all while preserving its original charm. The well maintained original hardwood floors creates a timeless appeal and serves as a testament to the history of the home. As you walk in you are welcomed by a large living area with plenty of natural lighting, creating a bright & inviting atmosphere. In addition to the carport and extra long driveway, there is also a detached 936 detached 2 car garage, with endless possibilities. Minutes away from the best of what Harlingen has to offer, but nestled away in a peaceful neighborhood

Property details

Type
Single-family home · Single Family Residence
Status
For sale
MLS#
29780356
Price
$185,000
Price per ft²
$180
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,026 ft²
Lot size
0.16 acres
Year built
1954
Subdivision
Cunningham Subdivision
City
Harlingen
County
Cameron
Days on market
9
Listed
Oct 19, 2026
Last updated
Oct 19, 2026, 10:57 PM CT

Numbers for investors

Price per ft²

$180

Source: MLS listing

Estimated rent

$1,625/mo

Gross yield 10.5%

Asking rent: median of 14 active rentals, ZIP 78550, 3 bedrooms (not signed leases) · RGV MLS, Oct 28, 2026

Days on market

9

Source: MLS listing

Est. fixed costs per month
$493/mo Est.
Cash to close with 25% down
$51,800 Est.
Est. cap rate
5.2% 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.

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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

Asking rent: median of 14 active rentals, ZIP 78550, 3 bedrooms (not signed leases) · RGV MLS, Oct 28, 2026

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 Estimate
$19,500
Gross yield: rent ÷ price, before costs
10.5%
minus Vacancy (8% of gross rent) Assumption
$1,560
equals Rent collected
$17,940
minus Property tax Estimate
$4,070
minus Insurance Estimate
$1,850
minus HOA dues, 12 months Not provided
$0
minus Maintenance (5% of rent collected) Assumption
$897
minus Management (8% of rent collected) Assumption
$1,435
equals Net operating income (NOI)
$9,688
divided by Price MLS listing
$185,000
equals Cap rate
5.2%

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
  • Our estimates and assumptions: rent, property tax, insurance, vacancy, maintenance, management
  • Not provided, counted as $0: HOA
  • 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

1821 E Van Buren Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550 Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

  • Gateway International Bridge≈ 35 min approx.
  • UTRGV Brownsville campus≈ 35 min approx.
  • B&M International Bridge≈ 35 min approx.
  • Port of Brownsville≈ 35 min approx.
  • Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates≈ 35 min approx.
  • South Padre Island (Queen Isabella Causeway)≈ 45 min approx.
  • SpaceX Starbase launch site, Boca Chica≈ 55 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

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Ricardo Salazar

REALTOR® · TREC #643769

Ricardo Salazar

RCR Real Connect Realty

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1821 E Van Buren Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550 · MLS# 29780356