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Investor sheet · MLS# 29780134 · https://ricosalazar.com/properties/444-champion-dr-brownsville-tx-78520-29780134

For sale

$99,000

444 Champion Dr. #1, Brownsville, TX 78520

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1
ft²
500
No rent in the MLS: run cash flow with your own estimate Run the numbers →

MLS# 29780134 · Listed by Charlie Baez, Coastal Realty · Tel. 956-541-9000

  • TypeSingle-family home
  • Year built1971
  • Lot0.02 acres
  • Price / ft²$198
  • HOA / month$155
  • Gateway International Bridge≈ 5 min approx.
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Description

One-of-a-kind Studio with a Loft! Fully furnished and turnkey in Valley International Country Club. It has vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams and a brick accent wall, and a ladder leads up to a loft with plank flooring for sleeping or storage. The furniture is built to save space, including pieces with pull-out beds, so the studio sleeps more guests than its size suggests. The kitchen has a breakfast bar, and the bathroom has a walk-in tile shower and a granite vanity. Tile flooring runs throughout, a mini-split A/C unit cools the space, and large front windows bring in natural light. Outside is a private courtyard patio shaded by mature trees. Short-term rentals are allowed, which makes this a great fit for an investor looking for an Airbnb or a long-term rental, or for anyone who wants a low-maintenance home near the golf course, shopping and the expressway. Furniture conveys. ***The information contained herein was obtained from sources believed reliable.

Property details

Type
Single-family home · Single Family Residence
Status
For sale
MLS#
29780134
Price
$99,000
Price per ft²
$198
Bathrooms
1
Living area
500 ft²
Lot size
0.02 acres
Year built
1971
Subdivision
Country Club Estates
City
Brownsville
County
Cameron
HOA
$155/mo
Days on market
19
Listed
Oct 9, 2026
Last updated
Oct 9, 2026, 7:55 PM CT

Numbers for investors

Price per ft²

$198

Source: MLS listing

Days on market

19

Source: MLS listing

Est. fixed costs per month
$419/mo Est.
Cash to close with 25% down
$27,720 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.

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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

Monthly dues per the MLS listing.

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
—
Gross yield: rent ÷ price, before costs
—
minus Vacancy (8% of gross rent) Assumption
—
equals Rent collected
—
minus Property tax Estimate
$2,178
minus Insurance Estimate
$990
minus HOA dues, 12 months MLS listing
$1,860
minus Maintenance (5% of rent collected) Assumption
—
minus Management (8% of rent collected) Assumption
—
equals Net operating income (NOI)
—
divided by Price MLS listing
$99,000
equals Cap rate
—

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

444 Champion Dr. #1, 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≈ 10 min approx.
  • Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates≈ 10 min approx.
  • Port of Brownsville≈ 15 min approx.
  • South Padre Island (Queen Isabella Causeway)≈ 35 min approx.
  • SpaceX Starbase launch site, Boca Chica≈ 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.

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

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Listing office: Coastal Realty

Listing agent: Charlie Baez

Office contact: 956-541-9000

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444 Champion Dr. #1, Brownsville, TX 78520 · MLS# 29780134