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Spacious Duplex with Three Balconies
For Sale
$599,000

129 E Gardenia Street, South Padre Island, TX 78597

MULTI_FAMILY - South Padre Island, TX

Property Size2,625 SF
Lot Size0.14 Acres
Price / SF$228.19
Days on Market10

Property Features for 129 E Gardenia Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Duplex
Parking 4
Exterior features Balcony, Mature Trees
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Smooth Electric Cooktop
Subdivision Padre Beach Section Viii
Lot features Mature Trees
Elementary school Port Isabel
Middle school Port Isabel Junior High
High school Port Isabel H.S.
Elementary school district Port Isabel ISD
Middle school district Port Isabel ISD
High school district Port Isabel ISD
Directions Get on I-69C S in Pharr from E Fern Ave and W Eldora Rd Take I-2/US-83 E and I-69E S/US-77 S to TX-48 E in Cameron County. Exit from TX-550 Continue on TX-48 E. Take TX-100 E/Queen Isabella Causeway to E Gardenia St in South Padre Island
Standard status Active
APN 6764001120016000
Size 2,625 SF
Lot size 0.14 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 2182

Utilities

Heating system Central, Electric (Heating)
Cooling system Central Air, Electric
Water front 1

Building Details

Year built 1970
Floors in Building 3
Number of units 2
Building materials Siding
Roof type Composition
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty RGV
Listed By: Deldi M. Ortegon · License #0433744
Added: Jul 21 Changed: Jul 29 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 1:06PM
MLS# 510148

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This for-sale duplex includes two separate units, each with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Each unit has a full kitchen, a functional layout, and generous closet space. Three balconies provide outdoor space for the island lifestyle, and the property also offers a large backyard.

The address is 129 E Gardenia Street in South Padre Island, Texas (Cameron County). Public remarks note the home is located just steps from the beaches of South Padre Island.

With a duplex configuration, the property supports flexible use based on how you plan to occupy or rent the units.

Key Highlights

  • Duplex built in 1970 with 2 units
  • Each unit features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms
  • Full kitchens in each unit with electric smooth cooktop and electric water heater

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $33.1k $12.60
− Vacancy −$2.1k −$0.81
EGI $30.9k $11.79
− OpEx −$9.3k −$3.54
NOI $21.7k $8.25
2,625 SF · lease $12.60/SF/yr · vacancy 6.46% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$309.4K
$270.7K – $361.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,657 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.62%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$283.7K
$248.3K – $331.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $19,861 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.32%
Theoretical Best
Healthcare Medical
$452.0K
$395.5K – $527.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $31,639 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.28%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Auto Parts Store Auto Repair Shop Garden Center Grocery & Convenience Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

421
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 78597, TX

2,479
Population
5,895
Households
0.4
Avg Household Size
56
Median Age
53%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
8.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
282
Density / Sq Mi
$61,357
Median Household Income
$36,843
Median Earnings
$1,421
Median Rent
$508,800
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Duplex for sale with two units, each offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms plus balconies.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 129 E Gardenia Street South Padre Island, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $599,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex built in 1970 with 2 units; Each unit features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms; Full kitchens in each unit with electric smooth cooktop and electric water heater
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