Flex Space Redevelopment
For Sale
$554,000
1217 E Chicago Avenue, McAllen, TX 78501
Redevelopment-focused flex/warehouse site with a 3,067 SF workshop and additional storage plus two residential structures.
Property Size3,067 SF
Lot Size0.89 Acres
Price / SF$180.63
Days on Market250
Property Features for 1217 E Chicago Avenue
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,067 SF
Lot size
0.89 Acres
Property subtype
General Commercial
Zoning
C-3
Site & Location
Highway Access
Yes
Road Access
Yes
Building Details
Year Built
1949
Listing Agency:
(956) 888-6731
Listed By:
Svn
(956) 888-6731
Source:
Xome
Added: Nov 28, 2025
Changed: Jul 21
Last Checked: Aug 5 at 4:44AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
A 0.89± acre commercial redevelopment site offering flex-space or small-bay warehouse potential. Existing improvements include a 3,067± SF workshop, a 493± SF storage shed, and two residential structures totaling approximately 900± SF and 2,598± SF. The property is zoned C-3, with surrounding C-4 zoning, and may present an opportunity to pursue rezoning for higher-intensity commercial uses, subject to City approval.
The site is located in a strong McAllen infill corridor and is shadow-anchored by Burns Motors and Caliber Collision. Access is described as excellent to Old Business Highway 83 and Interstate 2.
For sale as a redevelopment option, the property may suit investors, developers, or owner-users looking to repurpose the existing improvements or reimagine the site for future development.
The site is located in a strong McAllen infill corridor and is shadow-anchored by Burns Motors and Caliber Collision. Access is described as excellent to Old Business Highway 83 and Interstate 2.
For sale as a redevelopment option, the property may suit investors, developers, or owner-users looking to repurpose the existing improvements or reimagine the site for future development.
Key Highlights
- 0.89± acre commercial redevelopment site in a McAllen infill corridor with access to Old Business Highway 83 and Interstate 2
- Zoned C‑3 with surrounding C‑4 zoning
- Existing 3,067± SF workshop plus 493± SF storage shed and a wooded lot
Financial Insights For Warehouse
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 | $27.6k | $9.00 |
| − Vacancy | −$994 | −$0.32 |
| EGI | $26.6k | $8.68 |
| − OpEx | −$4.0k | −$1.30 |
| NOI | $22.6k | $7.37 |
3,067 SF · lease $9.00/SF/yr · vacancy 3.60% · expense 15.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Warehouse
$323.1K
$282.7K – $377.0K
NOI $22,618 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.08%
Second Best
Flex RnD
$271.5K
$237.5K – $316.7K
NOI $19,002 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.43%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$832.8K
$728.7K – $971.6K
NOI $58,298 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.52%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
897
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Demographics for 78501, TX
60,817
Population
24,807
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
27%
College-Educated
77%
High-School Grad
15.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,924
Density / Sq Mi
$49,451
Median Household Income
$29,092
Median Earnings
$943
Median Rent
$149,000
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Flex space - Redevelopment-focused flex/warehouse site with a 3,067 SF workshop and additional storage plus two residential structures.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 1217 E Chicago Avenue McAllen, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $554,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 0.89± acre commercial redevelopment site in a McAllen infill corridor with access to Old Business Highway 83 and Interstate 2; Zoned C‑3 with surrounding C‑4 zoning; Existing 3,067± SF workshop plus 493± SF storage shed and a wooded lot
