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Brick Office Building with Central HVAC
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$185,000

1436 E 13th Street, Brownsville, TX 78520

COMMERCIAL - Brownsville, TX

Property Size1,500 SF
Lot Size0.13 Acres
Price / SF$123.33
Days on Market5

Property Features for 1436 E 13th Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Parking 6
Appliances Electric Water Heater
Subdivision Paredes Tract Addition
Directions Take exit 1B toward 12th14th st, merge onto Frontage Rd, Turn right onto E 14th Street, Turn right onto E Tyler St, Turn Right onto E 13th Street
Standard status Active
APN 0156900380006100
Size 1,500 SF
Lot size 0.13 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 2124

Utilities

Heating system Central
Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 1985
Floors in Building 1
Building materials Brick
Roof type Metal
Listing Agency: eXp Realty LLC
Listed By: Eduardo Belmarez
Added: Jul 28 Changed: Jul 30 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 3:06PM
MLS# 510783

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Brick office building with central heating and central air, featuring a metal roof and an electric water heater. The building is 1,500 square feet and was built in 1985. Construction materials include brick.

Located at 1436 E 13th Street in Brownsville, Texas (Cameron County) with a lot size of 0.1291 acres. The property is presented as a versatile commercial building suitable for office and related professional uses, as well as retail or service-oriented operations.

Key Highlights

  • 1,500 SF brick office building
  • 0.1291‑acre lot
  • Central heating plus central air

Financial Insights For Retail

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 $21.6k $14.40
− Vacancy −$1.2k −$0.81
EGI $20.4k $13.59
− OpEx −$6.1k −$4.08
NOI $14.3k $9.52
1,500 SF · lease $14.40/SF/yr · vacancy 5.60% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Healthcare Medical
$258.3K
$226.0K – $301.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $18,079 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.77%
Second Best
Retail
$203.9K
$178.4K – $237.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $14,273 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.72%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Lavanderia El Valle (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office HVAC Service Real Estate Agency Electrical Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,490
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 78520, TX

64,949
Population
22,543
Households
2.9
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
23%
College-Educated
69%
High-School Grad
39.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,636
Density / Sq Mi
$47,331
Median Household Income
$27,529
Median Earnings
$842
Median Rent
$129,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in South region

14.4% 2019
16.4% 2020
17.3% 2021
18% 2022
18.6% 2023
20.3% 2024
20.2% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office building - Brick office building with central heating and central air, plus a metal roof and electric water heater.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 1436 E 13th Street Brownsville, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $185,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,500 SF brick office building; 0.1291‑acre lot; Central heating plus central air
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