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

Investor sheet · MLS# 29778047 · https://ricosalazar.com/properties/2100-w-san-marcelo-blvd-brownsville-tx-78521-29778047

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For sale

$265,000

2100 W San Marcelo Blvd. #173, Brownsville, TX 78521

bd: 3
ba: 3
ft²: 1,503

Est. cap rate 2.3% See the numbers →

MLS# 29778047 · Listed by Fernando R. Balli, Balli Realty Group · Tel. 956-541-9394

TypeCondo / townhome
Year built1982
Price / ft²$176
HOA / month$308
Est. rent$1,900/mo Est.
Gateway International Bridge≈ 10 min approx.

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Description

Kitchen redesigned to add cabinets and detail, made opening from kitchen to dining, reduced dead space in closet under stairs and shorted wall in living to be able to see from one side of condo to the other. New floors, new exterior sliding glass doors, light fixtures, cabinets, countertops, ceramic tile showers, etc.

Property details

Type: Condo / townhome · Condominium
Status: For sale
MLS#: 29778047
Price: $265,000
Price per ft²: $176
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Living area: 1,503 ft²
Year built: 1982
Subdivision: Vista Verde Condominiums
City: Brownsville
County: Cameron
HOA: $308/mo
Days on market: 104
Listed: Jul 17, 2026
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026, 11:46 AM CT

Numbers for investors

Price per ft²

$176

Source: MLS listing

Estimated rent

$1,900/mo

Gross yield 8.6%

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

Days on market

104

Source: MLS listing

Est. fixed costs per month: $1,015/mo Est.
Cash to close with 25% down: $74,200 Est.
Est. cap rate: 2.3% 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 23 active rentals, ZIP 78521, 3 bedrooms (not signed leases) · RGV MLS, Oct 29, 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

Monthly dues per the MLS listing.

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.

−$816

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

2.3% How it’s calculated

−13.2%

Estimated monthly cost

Mortgage $1,322
Tax $486
Insurance $221
HOA $308
Operations $227

Mortgage payment (P&I): $1,322/mo
Rent after vacancy: $1,748/mo
Total monthly cost: $2,564/mo
Net operating income (NOI): $6,073/yr
Down payment: $66,250
Closing costs (est.): $7,950
Cash needed at closing: $74,200

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: $22,800
Gross yield: rent ÷ price, before costs: 8.6%
minus Vacancy (8% of gross rent) Assumption: $1,824
equals Rent collected: $20,976
minus Property tax Estimate: $5,830
minus Insurance Estimate: $2,650
minus HOA dues, 12 months MLS listing: $3,696
minus Maintenance (5% of rent collected) Assumption: $1,049
minus Management (8% of rent collected) Assumption: $1,678
equals Net operating income (NOI): $6,073
divided by Price MLS listing: $265,000
equals Cap rate: 2.3%

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

2100 W San Marcelo Blvd. #173, Brownsville, TX 78521 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≈ 10 min approx.
Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates≈ 10 min approx.
Port of Brownsville≈ 15 min approx.
South Padre Island (Queen Isabella Causeway)≈ 30 min approx.
SpaceX Starbase launch site, Boca Chica≈ 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.