Brick Storefront
For Sale
$167,000
1436 E 13th Street, Brownsville, TX 78520
Commercial Sale, Brownsville, TX
Property Size1,500 SF
Lot Size0.13 Acres
Price / SF$111.33
Days on Market51
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
(888) 519-7431
Listed By:
Eduardo Belmarez
(469) 909-8616
Added: Jul 28
Changed: Sep 10
Last Checked: Sep 16 at 3:06AM
MLS# 510783
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,500-square-foot storefront property was built in 1985 with brick construction and a metal roof. Central heating and central air support year-round interior climate control, while an electric water heater serves the building. The property occupies 0.1291 acres and is configured as a commercial building suited to storefront use.
Located at 1436 E 13th Street in Brownsville, Texas, the property offers frontage along a well-traveled street. Its Brownsville address places the building in Cameron County, near the 78520 postal area.
Located at 1436 E 13th Street in Brownsville, Texas, the property offers frontage along a well-traveled street. Its Brownsville address places the building in Cameron County, near the 78520 postal area.
Key Highlights
- 1,500‑square‑foot commercial building
- Built in 1985
- Brick construction with a metal roof
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
$14,273
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
8.55%
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%
$285,460
$285.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$203,900
$203.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$158,589
$158.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,500 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
$21.6K $14.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.2K −$0.81/SF
EGI
$20.4K $13.59/SF
− OpEx
−$6.1K −$4.08/SF
NOI
$14.3K $9.52/SF
Area
Brownsville, TX
Vacancy
5.60%
Lease Rate
$14.40 /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%
$285,460
Cap Rate 7%
$203,900
Cap Rate 9%
$158,589
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$203.9K
$178.4K – $237.9K
NOI $14,273 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.55%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Healthcare Medical
$258.3K
$226.0K – $301.3K
NOI $18,079 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.83%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,502
Businesses Nearby
111k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Dining 56%
Shops & Services 43%
Electronics 1%
McDonald's
Dining
26,274 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Whataburger
Dining
22,376 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Stripes
Shops & Services
11,560 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Family Dollar
Shops & Services
8,846 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Exxon
Shops & Services
8,015 visits/mo
0.3 miles
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Compact commercial space with central HVAC, an electric water heater, and a metal roof.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 1436 E 13th Street Brownsville, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $167,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,500‑square‑foot commercial building; Built in 1985; Brick construction with a metal roof
