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

Investor sheet · MLS# 29777096 · https://ricosalazar.com/properties/5542-rawhide-dr-brownsville-tx-78526-29777096

For sale

$374,900

5542 Rawhide Dr., Brownsville, TX 78526

bd
3
ba
3
ft²
2,186
Est. cap rate 1.9% See the numbers →

MLS# 29777096 · Listed by Eliseo Davila, RCR Real Connect Realty · Tel. 956-443-0115

  • TypeSingle-family home
  • Year built2019
  • Lot0.18 acres
  • Price / ft²$172
  • Est. rent$2,000/mo Est.
  • Gateway International Bridge≈ 15 min approx.
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Description

Beautiful and exceptionally well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with a 2-car garage located in a highly desirable and established Brownsville neighborhood. This move-in-ready home offers a spacious and functional floor plan, comfortable living areas, and pride of ownership throughout. Conveniently situated near Valley Regional Medical Center, medical offices, shopping, restaurants, schools, and everyday conveniences. Enjoy easy access to the Brownsville Cross Country Trails, providing excellent opportunities for walking, jogging, and outdoor recreation. Homes in this sought-after area are rarely available. A wonderful opportunity to own a quality home in a prime location.

Property details

Type
Single-family home · Single Family Residence
Status
For sale
MLS#
29777096
Price
$374,900
Price per ft²
$172
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,186 ft²
Lot size
0.18 acres
Year built
2019
Subdivision
Cross Country Trails
City
Brownsville
County
Cameron
Days on market
140
Listed
Jun 10, 2026
Last updated
Jun 10, 2026, 5:20 PM CT

Numbers for investors

Price per ft²

$172

Source: MLS listing

Estimated rent

$2,000/mo

Gross yield 6.4%

Asking rent: median of 27 active rentals, ZIP 78526, 3 bedrooms (not signed leases) · RGV MLS, Oct 28, 2026

Days on market

140

Source: MLS listing

Est. fixed costs per month
$1,000/mo Est.
Cash to close with 25% down
$104,972 Est.
Est. cap rate
1.9% 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.

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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

Asking rent: median of 27 active rentals, ZIP 78526, 3 bedrooms (not signed leases) · RGV MLS, Oct 28, 2026

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 Estimate
$24,000
Gross yield: rent ÷ price, before costs
6.4%
minus Vacancy (8% of gross rent) Assumption
$1,920
equals Rent collected
$22,080
minus Property tax Estimate
$8,248
minus Insurance Estimate
$3,749
minus HOA dues, 12 months Not provided
$0
minus Maintenance (5% of rent collected) Assumption
$1,104
minus Management (8% of rent collected) Assumption
$1,766
equals Net operating income (NOI)
$7,213
divided by Price MLS listing
$374,900
equals Cap rate
1.9%

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
  • Our estimates and assumptions: rent, property tax, insurance, vacancy, maintenance, management
  • Not provided, counted as $0: HOA
  • 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

5542 Rawhide Dr., Brownsville, TX 78526 Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

  • Gateway International Bridge≈ 15 min approx.
  • UTRGV Brownsville campus≈ 15 min approx.
  • Port of Brownsville≈ 15 min approx.
  • B&M International Bridge≈ 15 min approx.
  • Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates≈ 15 min approx.
  • South Padre Island (Queen Isabella Causeway)≈ 30 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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Ricardo Salazar

REALTOR® · TREC #643769

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RCR Real Connect Realty

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5542 Rawhide Dr., Brownsville, TX 78526 · MLS# 29777096