REALTOR® · TREC #643769
Ricardo Salazar
RCR Real Connect Realty
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Ricardo Salazar · REALTOR® · TREC #643769 · RCR Real Connect Realty (broker license #9012393)
Investor sheet · MLS# 29778449 · https://ricosalazar.com/properties/5480-fm-491-mercedes-tx-78570-29778449
Single-family home
5480 Fm 491, Mercedes, TX 78570
$299,000
- bd
- 3
- ba
- 2
- ft²
- 1,930
MLS# 29778449 · Listed by Lisa Mccallum, MARCUS PHIPPS REAL ESTATE, LLC · Tel. 956-423-5300
- TypeSingle-family home
- Year built1981
- Lot1 acre
- Price / ft²$155
- B&M International Bridge≈ 40 min approx.
Description
Beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home situated on a spacious 1-acre lot. Built with durable double-brick construction and topped with a classic clay tile roof, this property offers lasting quality. Inside a thoughtfully updated interior featuring refinished wood flooring, all-new cabinetry, brand-new appliances, and a new 4-ton air conditioning system for year-round comfort. The home combines modern upgrades with solid construction, making it move-in ready. Outside, the expansive acre provides plenty of room for outdoor living, gardening, or future additions. A newly installed well supplies the sprinkler system, helping maintain the landscape efficiently. The oversized 2-car garage includes a dedicated work area, perfect for hobbies, storage, or a home workshop. Schedule your viewing today! Year Built reflects HCAD records. Home was built in the 50's and remodeled in 2026.
Property Details
- Type
- Single-family home · Single Family Residence
- Status
- For sale
- MLS#
- 29778449
- Price
- $299,000
- Price per ft²
- $155
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 1,930 ft²
- Lot size
- 1 acre
- Year built
- 1981
- Subdivision
- Capisallo
- City
- Mercedes
- County
- Hidalgo
- Days on market
- 87
- Listed
- Aug 3, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 22, 2026, 1:58 PM CT
Key Figures
Price per ft²
$155
Source: MLS listing
Days on market
87
Source: MLS listing
- Est. fixed costs per month
- $797/mo Est.
- Cash to close with 25% down
- $83,720 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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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
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- minus Vacancy (8% of gross rent) Assumption
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- equals Rent collected
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- minus Property tax Estimate
- $6,578
- minus Insurance Estimate
- $2,990
- minus HOA dues, 12 months Not provided
- $0
- minus Maintenance (5% of rent collected) Assumption
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- minus Management (8% of rent collected) Assumption
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- equals Net operating income (NOI)
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- divided by Price MLS listing
- $299,000
- equals Cap rate
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Amounts are rounded to the dollar; the cap rate uses the exact figures.
Accuracy
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- 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.
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- 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
5480 Fm 491, Mercedes, TX 78570 Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
- B&M International Bridge≈ 40 min approx.
- Gateway International Bridge≈ 40 min approx.
- UTRGV Brownsville campus≈ 45 min approx.
- Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates≈ 45 min approx.
- Port of Brownsville≈ 45 min approx.
- South Padre Island (Queen Isabella Causeway)≈ 60 min approx.
- SpaceX Starbase launch site, Boca Chica≈ 65 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.
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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
Financing for Foreign Buyers
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Listing office: MARCUS PHIPPS REAL ESTATE, LLC
Listing agent: Lisa Mccallum
Office contact: 956-423-5300
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