Storefront Commercial
For Sale
$167,000
1436 E 13th St, Brownsville, TX 78520
The 1985 building is presented for retail, office, salon, medical, and professional-service use.
Property Size1,500 SF
Price / SF$111.33
Days on Market49
Property Features for 1436 E 13th St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,500 SF
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$2,124
Listing Agency:
eXp Realty LLC
(888) 519-7431
Listed By:
Eduardo Belmarez
(469) 909-8616
Source:
Exprealty
Added: Jul 28
Changed: Sep 12
Last Checked: Sep 13 at 12:22PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,500-square-foot storefront commercial building was constructed in 1985 and is located at 1436 E 13th Street in Brownsville, Texas. The property is positioned along a well-traveled street, providing prominent exposure for an operating business or commercial occupant.
The space is described as suitable for several business formats, including retail, office, salon, medical, professional services, boutique, and studio use. Its storefront configuration and central Brownsville address provide a practical setting for businesses seeking a customer-facing commercial location.
The space is described as suitable for several business formats, including retail, office, salon, medical, professional services, boutique, and studio use. Its storefront configuration and central Brownsville address provide a practical setting for businesses seeking a customer-facing commercial location.
Key Highlights
- 1,500‑square‑foot storefront commercial building
- Built in 1985
- 1436 E 13th Street, Brownsville, TX 78520
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
Office B
$196.7K
$172.1K – $229.5K
NOI $13,770 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.25%
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
Under-served
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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 - The 1985 building is presented for retail, office, salon, medical, and professional-service use.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 1436 E 13th St 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 storefront commercial building; Built in 1985; 1436 E 13th Street, Brownsville, TX 78520
