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Corner Lot Apartment Building
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$399,000

2701 El Barquito Drive, Palmview, TX 78572

MULTI_FAMILY - Palmview, TX

Property Size3,000 SF
Lot Size0.73 Acres
Price / SF$133
Days on Market104

Property Features for 2701 El Barquito Drive

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Parking features None
Fencing Barbed Wire
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Water Heater (Other), Refrigerator, Stove/Range
Subdivision El Barquito
Lot features Corner Lot
Elementary school Flores
Middle school Chavez
High school La Joya H.S.
Elementary school district La Joya ISD
Middle school district La Joya ISD
High school district La Joya ISD
Directions FROM EXP 83 HEAD SOUTH ON ABRAMS RD, UNTIL CORNER WITH EL BARQUITO ST. TURN RIGHT, HOUSE ON CORNER ON LEFT.
Standard status Active
APN E348000000003400
Size 3,000 SF
Lot size 0.73 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Annual Amount 7409

Utilities

Heating system Central
Cooling system Central Air

Amenities

security cameras
mini split AC

Building Details

Year built 2005
Floors in Building 1
Number of units 5
Building materials Brick
Roof type Composition
Listing Agency: Alliance Real Estate Group
Listed By: Francisco G. Pacheco
Added: Apr 18 Changed: Jul 30 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 6:06PM
MLS# 491334

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This five-unit apartment building offers a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. Two units are studios with open concept living areas and one full bathroom each, two units provide one bedroom and one bathroom, and one unit offers two bedrooms and one bathroom. Units are equipped with mini-split A/C systems, and the property includes eight security cameras. Rent includes water and trash collection, while tenants pay electricity through individual electric meters.

The building is situated on a corner lot at the intersection of Abrams Rd and El Barquito St in Palmview, Texas, with quick access to EXP 83. The property is described as being close to HEB and food establishments.

The offering is for a well-located, income-producing residential income property that is in good condition. The lot size is identified as 0.75 acres, with room noted for one additional building.

Key Highlights

  • 5‑plex built in 2005 with brick construction and composition roof
  • Unit mix: two studio units (each 1 bath), two 1‑bedroom/1‑bath units, and one 2‑bedroom/1‑bath unit
  • Current monthly rent income of $3,650+; cap rate listed at 7.5%

Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

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 $49.7k $16.56
− Vacancy −$5.8k −$1.92
EGI $43.9k $14.64
− OpEx −$19.8k −$6.59
NOI $24.2k $8.05
3,000 SF · lease $16.56/SF/yr · vacancy 11.60% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$345.1K
$301.9K – $402.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $24,154 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.05%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Hotel Hospitality
$2.26M
$1.98M – $2.64M (±1% cap)
NOI $158,175 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 39.64%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Isalis (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Party City Party Supply Store Skunk Funk Big Box & Wholesale Store Carl's Trading Co Hat Shop Bushka's Kitchen LLC (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Plumbing Service Storage Facility (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Building Supply Pet Grooming Service Big Box & Wholesale 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.

Lease Details

5
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

83
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 78572, TX

78,280
Population
32,696
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
75%
High-School Grad
53.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,458
Density / Sq Mi
$54,029
Median Household Income
$30,004
Median Earnings
$900
Median Rent
$121,900
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Well-maintained five-unit apartment building on a 0.75-acre corner lot with individual electric meters.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 2701 El Barquito Drive Palmview, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $399,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 5‑plex built in 2005 with brick construction and composition roof; Unit mix: two studio units (each 1 bath), two 1‑bedroom/1‑bath units, and one 2‑bedroom/1‑bath unit; Current monthly rent income of $3,650+; cap rate listed at 7.5%
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