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

Investor sheet · MLS# 29779528 · https://ricosalazar.com/properties/35001-pelican-pointe-dr-rio-hondo-tx-78583-29779528

$800,000

35001 Pelican Pointe Dr., Rio Hondo, TX 78583

bd
5
ba
4
ft²
3,160
No rent in the MLS: run cash flow with your own estimate Run the numbers →

MLS# 29779528 · Listed by Sue Ann Taubert, RE/MAX ELITE · Tel. 956-496-2012

  • TypeSingle-family home
  • Year built2002
  • Lot0.63 acres
  • Price / ft²$253
  • South Padre Island (Queen Isabella Causeway)≈ 35 min approx.

Description

Spectacular waterfront retreat sitting on over half an acre with more than 100 feet of water frontage! Downstairs features an expansive great room open to the dining area and kitchen, which can be elegantly partitioned with sliding French doors. Relax by the wall of windows and take in the panoramic water views. The large island-style kitchen is a chef's dream, complete with a gas range, double ovens, refrigerator, breakfast bar, built-in china hutch, and a spacious walk-in pantry, plus a sink side window framing serene river views. The private primary suite offers a cozy sitting area with a bank of windows looking out to the water and direct access to the indoor pool. The spa-like primary bath features dual vanities, a deep garden tub, a walk-in shower, and a large walk-in closet. Upstairs are three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. An indoor pool is useable all year round. In addition to the 2 car garage, there is ample parking for guests.

Property details

Type
Single-family home · Single Family Residence
Status
For sale
MLS#
29779528
Price
$800,000
Price per ft²
$253
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Living area
3,160 ft²
Lot size
0.63 acres
Year built
2002
Subdivision
Pelican Pointe
City
Rio Hondo
County
Cameron
Days on market
44
Listed
Sep 14, 2026
Last updated
Sep 29, 2026, 1:14 PM CT

Numbers for investors

Price per ft²

$253

Source: MLS listing

Days on market

44

Source: MLS listing

Est. fixed costs per month
$2,133/mo Est.
Cash to close with 25% down
$224,000 Est.

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

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

The MLS does not publish a rent for this property. Enter your own estimate or ask Ricardo for rent comps in the area.

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 Not provided
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Gross yield: rent ÷ price, before costs
—
minus Vacancy (8% of gross rent) Assumption
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equals Rent collected
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minus Property tax Estimate
$17,600
minus Insurance Estimate
$8,000
minus HOA dues, 12 months Not provided
$0
minus Maintenance (5% of rent collected) Assumption
—
minus Management (8% of rent collected) Assumption
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equals Net operating income (NOI)
—
divided by Price MLS listing
$800,000
equals Cap rate
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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:

  • Missing: the monthly rent. Enter it to get a cap rate.
  • 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

35001 Pelican Pointe Dr., Rio Hondo, TX 78583 Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

  • South Padre Island (Queen Isabella Causeway)≈ 35 min approx.
  • Port of Brownsville≈ 40 min approx.
  • UTRGV Brownsville campus≈ 45 min approx.
  • Gateway International Bridge≈ 45 min approx.
  • B&M International Bridge≈ 45 min approx.
  • Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates≈ 45 min approx.
  • SpaceX Starbase launch site, Boca Chica≈ 60 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

Buying from Mexico with a loan?

Ricardo is not a lender. Ask him which loan types exist for foreign buyers and which documents lenders usually request.

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Ricardo Salazar

REALTOR® · TREC #643769

Ricardo Salazar

RCR Real Connect Realty

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$800,000Est. cost $6,125/mo