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

Investor sheet · MLS# 29779276 · https://ricosalazar.com/properties/401-boca-chica-blvd-brownsville-tx-78520-29779276

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For sale

$135,000

401 Boca Chica Blvd. #306, Brownsville, TX 78520

bd: 2
ba: 2
ft²: 1,152

Est. cash flow +$27/mo · Est. cap rate 6.2% See the numbers →

MLS# 29779276 · Listed by Stephen Shull, V.I.P. REALTY · Tel. 956-399-7777

TypeCondo / townhome
Year built1974
Price / ft²$117
HOA / month$300
Est. rent$1,700/mo Est.
Gateway International Bridge≈ 5 min approx.

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Description

Come see this move in ready 2 bedroom/1.5 bath condo at the Villa Condesa Apts. on Boca Chica Blvd. The unit is centrally located to many restaurants and stores on Central Blvd. and very close to schools as well. It is a two story corner unit (so you only have to share one wall with another unit) with privacy at the back of the complex. There is tile throughout the unit, even on the stairs heading up to the second floor. It comes with assigned covered parking and a backyard view of the pool. All appliances convey (electric range, refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal and microwave). The primary bath upstairs has been completely redone and looks amazing with its glass enclosed walk-in shower. The roof was recently redone and the A/C unit is also like new.

Property details

Type: Condo / townhome · Condominium
Status: For sale
MLS#: 29779276
Price: $135,000
Price per ft²: $117
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Living area: 1,152 ft²
Year built: 1974
Subdivision: Villa Condesa
City: Brownsville
County: Cameron
HOA: $300/mo
Days on market: 54
Listed: Sep 4, 2026
Last updated: Sep 4, 2026, 1:22 PM CT

Numbers for investors

Price per ft²

$117

Source: MLS listing

Estimated rent

$1,700/mo

Gross yield 15.1%

Asking rent: median of 17 active rentals, ZIP 78520, 2 bedrooms (not signed leases) · RGV MLS, Oct 28, 2026

Days on market

Source: MLS listing

Est. fixed costs per month: $660/mo Est.
Cash to close with 25% down: $37,800 Est.
Est. cap rate: 6.2% 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.

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 17 active rentals, ZIP 78520, 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).

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Monthly cash flow Est.

+$27

6.2% How it’s calculated

0.9%

Estimated monthly cost

Mortgage $674
Tax $248
Insurance $113
HOA $300
Operations $203

Mortgage payment (P&I): $674/mo
Rent after vacancy: $1,564/mo
Total monthly cost: $1,537/mo
Net operating income (NOI): $8,408/yr
Down payment: $33,750
Closing costs (est.): $4,050
Cash needed at closing: $37,800

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: $20,400
Gross yield: rent ÷ price, before costs: 15.1%
minus Vacancy (8% of gross rent) Assumption: $1,632
equals Rent collected: $18,768
minus Property tax Estimate: $2,970
minus Insurance Estimate: $1,350
minus HOA dues, 12 months MLS listing: $3,600
minus Maintenance (5% of rent collected) Assumption: $938
minus Management (8% of rent collected) Assumption: $1,501
equals Net operating income (NOI): $8,408
divided by Price MLS listing: $135,000
equals Cap rate: 6.2%

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, 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

401 Boca Chica Blvd. #306, Brownsville, TX 78520 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≈ 5 min approx.
Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates≈ 10 min approx.
Port of Brownsville≈ 15 min approx.
SpaceX Starbase launch site, Boca Chica≈ 35 min approx.
South Padre Island (Queen Isabella Causeway)≈ 35 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.