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

Investor sheet · MLS# 29777296 · https://ricosalazar.com/properties/3005-old-alice-rd-brownsville-tx-78526-29777296

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville: photo 1 of 19

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville: photo 2 of 19

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville: photo 3 of 19

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville: photo 4 of 19

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville: photo 5 of 19

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville: photo 6 of 19

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville: photo 7 of 19

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville: photo 8 of 19

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville: photo 9 of 19

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville: photo 10 of 19

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville: photo 11 of 19

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville: photo 12 of 19

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville: photo 13 of 19

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville: photo 14 of 19

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville: photo 15 of 19

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville: photo 16 of 19

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville: photo 17 of 19

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville: photo 18 of 19

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville: photo 19 of 19

For sale

$124,000

Price cut $5K

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville, TX 78526

bd: 2
ba: 2
ft²: 1,059

Est. cap rate 5.6% See the numbers →

MLS# 29777296 · Listed by William Bodden, Acclaim Properties · Tel. 956-350-9102

TypeCondo / townhome
Year built1974
Price / ft²$117
HOA / month$290
Est. rent$1,500/mo Est.
Gateway International Bridge≈ 5 min approx.

Virtual tour Ask for a video walkthrough

Description

Very well maintained and spacious move in ready 2-bedroom, 2-full bath condo in a highly desirable location, in the middle of restaurants, shopping centers, hospitals, and just 2 minutes from Sunrise Mall and 2 minutes from North expressway 77/83 with quick access to Harlingen, and the upper valley. Plus, all appliances pass with the sale. Condominium has a private exterior patio, Pool, resaca and common areas privileges, a must-see unit!! Condominium is downstairs. HOA covers exterior maintenance, water, sewer, trash, exterior insurance, and access to swimming pool. Unit has an outdoor storage. Complex has a clubhouse and large pool.

Property details

Type: Condo / townhome · Condominium
Status: For sale
MLS#: 29777296
Price: $124,000
Price per ft²: $117
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Living area: 1,059 ft²
Year built: 1974
Subdivision: La Plaza Condos
City: Brownsville
County: Cameron
HOA: $290/mo
Days on market: 131
Listed: Jun 19, 2026
Last updated: Aug 24, 2026, 8:01 PM CT

Numbers for investors

Price per ft²

$117

Source: MLS listing

Estimated rent

$1,500/mo

Gross yield 14.5%

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

Days on market

131

Source: MLS listing

Est. fixed costs per month: $621/mo Est.
Cash to close with 25% down: $34,720 Est.
Est. cap rate: 5.6% 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

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.

−$39

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

5.6% How it’s calculated

−1.3%

Estimated monthly cost

Mortgage $619
Tax $227
Insurance $103
HOA $290
Operations $179

Mortgage payment (P&I): $619/mo
Rent after vacancy: $1,380/mo
Total monthly cost: $1,419/mo
Net operating income (NOI): $6,959/yr
Down payment: $31,000
Closing costs (est.): $3,720
Cash needed at closing: $34,720

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: 14.5%
minus Vacancy (8% of gross rent) Assumption: $1,440
equals Rent collected: $16,560
minus Property tax Estimate: $2,728
minus Insurance Estimate: $1,240
minus HOA dues, 12 months MLS listing: $3,480
minus Maintenance (5% of rent collected) Assumption: $828
minus Management (8% of rent collected) Assumption: $1,325
equals Net operating income (NOI): $6,959
divided by Price MLS listing: $124,000
equals Cap rate: 5.6%

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

3005 Old Alice Rd., Brownsville, TX 78526 Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

Gateway International Bridge≈ 5 min approx.
UTRGV Brownsville campus≈ 5 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.