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

Investor sheet · MLS# 29779082 · https://ricosalazar.com/properties/1933-apollo-ave-brownsville-tx-78521-29779082

Single-family home

1933 Apollo Ave., Brownsville, TX 78521

$124,900

Price cut $4.1K
bd
3
ba
1
ft²
768
Est. cash flow +$564/mo · Est. cap rate 11.4% See the numbers →

MLS# 29779082 · Listed by Jesus Garcia, Balboa Realty · Tel. 956-459-6337

  • TypeSingle-family home
  • Year built1986
  • Lot0.12 acres
  • Price / ft²$163
  • Est. rent$1,900/mo Est.
  • Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates≈ 5 min approx.

Description

Excellent investment opportunity in Brownsville! This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home spans nearly 800 sq ft and is primed for your custom renovation. Perfectly positioned for maximum rental demand, this property is located just minutes from the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport and sits on the prime corridor heading out to SpaceX Starbase .The most expensive capital expenditures are already done for you. The property features a brand-new roof and upgraded electrical work, significantly reducing your upfront renovation costs. A modern mini-split AC system is also ready to go for efficient climate control. While remodeling is necessary to finish out the interior, its high-demand location and critical structural upgrades make it a great addition to any real estate portfolio. Bring your contractor and capitalize on this booming tech and aerospace hub location today!

Property Details

Type
Single-family home · Single Family Residence
Status
For sale
MLS#
29779082
Price
$124,900
Price per ft²
$163
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
768 ft²
Lot size
0.12 acres
Year built
1986
Subdivision
Valle De Oro
City
Brownsville
County
Cameron
Days on market
63
Listed
Aug 27, 2026
Last updated
Sep 28, 2026, 9:39 AM CT

Key Figures

Price per ft²

$163

Source: MLS listing

Estimated rent

$1,900/mo

Gross yield 18.3%

Asking rent: median of 23 active rentals, ZIP 78521, 3 bedrooms (not signed leases) · RGV MLS, Oct 29, 2026

Days on market

63

Source: MLS listing

Est. fixed costs per month
$333/mo Est.
Cash to close with 25% down
$34,972 Est.
Est. cap rate
11.4% 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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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 23 active rentals, ZIP 78521, 3 bedrooms (not signed leases) · RGV MLS, Oct 29, 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
$22,800
Gross yield: rent ÷ price, before costs
18.3%
minus Vacancy (8% of gross rent) Assumption
$1,824
equals Rent collected
$20,976
minus Property tax Estimate
$2,748
minus Insurance Estimate
$1,249
minus HOA dues, 12 months Not provided
$0
minus Maintenance (5% of rent collected) Assumption
$1,049
minus Management (8% of rent collected) Assumption
$1,678
equals Net operating income (NOI)
$14,252
divided by Price MLS listing
$124,900
equals Cap rate
11.4%

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:

  • 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

1933 Apollo Ave., Brownsville, TX 78521 Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

  • Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates≈ 5 min approx.
  • UTRGV Brownsville campus≈ 5 min approx.
  • Gateway International Bridge≈ 5 min approx.
  • B&M International Bridge≈ 10 min approx.
  • Port of Brownsville≈ 10 min approx.
  • SpaceX Starbase launch site, Boca Chica≈ 30 min approx.
  • South Padre Island (Queen Isabella Causeway)≈ 30 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.

  1. Port of Brownsville
  2. SpaceX Starbase
  3. South Padre Island
  4. Brownsville
  5. Los Fresnos
  6. Rancho Viejo · Olmito

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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