Updated Duplex with Washer
For Sale
$300,000
1134 CHILTON ST, Brownsville, TX 78521
Residential Income, BROWNSVILLE, TX
Property Size2,176 SF
Lot Size0.13 Acres
Price / SF$137.87
Days on Market109
Property Features for 1134 CHILTON ST
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Interior features
Ceiling Fan(s)
Fencing
Privacy
Subdivision
ABST 2 - STEWART
Elementary school
EL JARDIN
Middle school
BESTEIRO
High school
LOPEZ
Elementary school district
BROWNSVILLE I.S.D.
Middle school district
BROWNSVILLE I.S.D.
High school district
BROWNSVILLE I.S.D.
Standard status
Active
Size
2,176 SF
Lot size
0.13 Acres
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Central
Cooling system
Central Air
Water source
Public
Amenities
washer/dryer connections
Building Details
Year built
2003
Floors in Building
1
Number of units
2
Flooring type
Tile, Vinyl
Listing Agency:
KELLER WILLIAMS LRGV · Keller Williams Realty
(956) 423-8877
Listed By:
ROSALINDA G GARCIA · License #0509753
(956) 357-3569
Added: May 12
Changed: Aug 20
Last Checked: Aug 28 at 11:06AM
MLS# 29776368
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 2003-built duplex at 1134 Chilton St in Brownsville, Texas, contains 2,176 square feet across two residential units. Each unit provides three bedrooms and a fiberglass tub/shower combination. Unit A has tile flooring, while Unit B features vinyl flooring. Both residences have been updated and include washer and dryer connections, ceiling fans, central heating, and central air conditioning.
The property occupies 0.1343 acres and includes privacy fencing. Public water and public sewer serve the site. The duplex is located in ZIP code 78521 within Cameron County.
The property occupies 0.1343 acres and includes privacy fencing. Public water and public sewer serve the site. The duplex is located in ZIP code 78521 within Cameron County.
Key Highlights
- 2,176‑square‑foot duplex completed in 2003
- Two units with three bedrooms each
- Both units updated with washer and dryer connections
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$17,952
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
5.98%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$359,040
$359.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$256,457
$256.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$199,467
$199.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,176 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$27.4K $12.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.8K −$0.81/SF
EGI
$25.6K $11.79/SF
− OpEx
−$7.7K −$3.54/SF
NOI
$18.0K $8.25/SF
Area
Brownsville, TX
Vacancy
6.46%
Lease Rate
$12.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$359,040
Cap Rate 7%
$256,457
Cap Rate 9%
$199,467
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$256.5K
$224.4K – $299.2K
NOI $17,952 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.98%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$235.2K
$205.8K – $274.4K
NOI $16,464 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.49%
Theoretical Best
Healthcare Medical
$374.7K
$327.8K – $437.1K
NOI $26,227 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.74%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
268
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 78521, TX
88,708
Population
29,576
Households
3
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
15%
College-Educated
62%
High-School Grad
93.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
947
Density / Sq Mi
$41,276
Median Household Income
$24,781
Median Earnings
$864
Median Rent
$90,500
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Both three-bedroom units offer updated interiors, central HVAC, and washer and dryer connections.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1134 CHILTON ST Brownsville, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,176‑square‑foot duplex completed in 2003; Two units with three bedrooms each; Both units updated with washer and dryer connections
