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    158023 James Road Brownsville, TX 78526

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    Picture of Recreation land at 158023 James Road, Brownsville, TX
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    $40,000

    LAND - Brownsville, TX

    Lot size:
    5.54 Acres
    Added:
    Apr 10, 2026
    Days on Market:
    9
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 18 at 11:06 pm

    Property Features for 158023 James Road

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Pending
    APN
    7851750310171000
    Lot size
    5.54 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2025
    Tax Annual Amount
    465

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    Roy A. Sawyer
    Roy A. Sawyer

    Listing agent Roy A. Sawyer

    Listing office Glass Realty 6316 N 10th Building B, McAllen, TX

    Listing date Apr 10, 2026

    MLS# 501407 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Greater McAllen Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    Overview

    Recreational Land Near Port

    This is a 5.5-acre parcel of raw land located in Brownsville, Texas, in close proximity to the Port of Brownsville off Old Port Isabel Road. The property is designated for recreation purposes only and is suitable for activities such as BBQs and off-roading. It is also suitable for animals like horses, goats, and sheep. The land is near the coast and off-grid, offering opportunities for watching SpaceX rocket launches. There are no roads, water, or electricity available on the property. Prospective buyers should consult with the City of Brownsville regarding building restrictions. There are no recorded easements or ingress/egress. FEMA designates this area as Zone X500.
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    Recreation land

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    City
    Brownsville
    County
    Cameron
    State
    Texas
    Longitude
    -97.444615
    Latitude
    26.000307

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Recreation land - 5.5 acres of raw land near the Port of Brownsville.
    Where is this recreation land located?
    The property is located at 158023 James Road Brownsville, TX.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $40,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 5.5 acres of raw land near the Port of Brownsville; Proximity to the coast and SpaceX rocket launch viewing; Suitable for recreational activities like BBQs and off‑roading
    (956) 588-9811
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    Roy A. Sawyer
    Roy A. Sawyer
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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