Duplex With Detached
For Sale
$144,900
1717 E POLK ST., Brownsville, TX 78520
Residential Income, BROWNSVILLE, TX
Property Size1,020 SF
Lot Size0.07 Acres
Price / SF$142.06
Days on Market92
Property Features for 1717 E POLK ST.
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Patio and Porch features
Porch
Interior features
Cable TV, Ceiling Fan(s)
Exterior features
Deck/Balcony/Porch, Storage
Fencing
Privacy, Chain Link
Subdivision
PAREDES TRACT/BELLA VISTA ADDN
Lot features
Landscaped, Sidewalks
Elementary school
PUTEGNAT
Middle school
FAULK
High school
PORTER
Elementary school district
BROWNSVILLE I.S.D.
Middle school district
BROWNSVILLE I.S.D.
High school district
BROWNSVILLE I.S.D.
Standard status
Active
Size
1,020 SF
Lot size
0.07 Acres
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Electric (Heating)
Cooling system
Window Unit(s), Wall/Window Unit(s), Electric
Water source
Public
Amenities
detached storage shed
washer and dryer
Building Details
Year built
1999
Floors in Building
1
Number of units
2
Flooring type
Vinyl, Tile
Additional Structures
Storage
Listing Agency:
GRT Realty
(956) 254-0869
Listed By:
Favio Balladares Jr.
(956) 443-1151
Added: Jul 14
Changed: Sep 14
Last Checked: Oct 13 at 4:06PM
MLS# 29777942
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Built in 1999, this duplex contains 1,020 square feet across two residential units on a 0.0689-acre lot. Interior features include tile and vinyl flooring, ceiling fans, electric heating, and window or wall-mounted cooling units. Each unit includes living space, while a detached storage shed adds utility and houses the washer and dryer separately from the residences.
The property is located at 1717 E Polk St. in Brownsville, with access to Expressway 77/83 and proximity to the university. Exterior features include a porch, deck or balcony area, chain-link and privacy fencing, public water, and public sewer.
The property is located at 1717 E Polk St. in Brownsville, with access to Expressway 77/83 and proximity to the university. Exterior features include a porch, deck or balcony area, chain-link and privacy fencing, public water, and public sewer.
Key Highlights
- Duplex with 1,020 square feet of property size
- Built in 1999 on a 0.0689‑acre lot
- Detached storage shed houses the washer and dryer
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI / Yr
$8,415
Cap Rate
5.81%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$168,300
$168.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$120,214
$120.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$93,500
$93.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,020 SF
Gross rent
$12.9K $12.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$830 −$0.81/SF
EGI
$12.0K $11.79/SF
− OpEx
−$3.6K −$3.54/SF
NOI
$8.4K $8.25/SF
Area
Brownsville, TX
Vacancy
6.46%
Lease Rate
$12.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$168,300
Cap Rate 7%
$120,214
Cap Rate 9%
$93,500
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$120.2K
$105.2K – $140.3K
NOI $8,415 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.81%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$110.2K
$96.5K – $128.6K
NOI $7,717 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.33%
Theoretical Best
Healthcare Medical
$175.6K
$153.7K – $204.9K
NOI $12,294 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.48%
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Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,262
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
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?
Duplex - Two-unit property with separate storage and laundry space, tile and vinyl flooring, and public water and sewer service.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1717 E POLK ST. Brownsville, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $144,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex with 1,020 square feet of property size; Built in 1999 on a 0.0689‑acre lot; Detached storage shed houses the washer and dryer
