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Flex Service and Storage Building
For Sale
$850,000

3500 E Expressway 83, Donna, TX 78596

COMMERCIAL - Donna, TX

Property Size4,500 SF
Lot Size0.75 Acres
Price / SF$188.89
Days on Market26

Property Features for 3500 E Expressway 83

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Parking 45
Security features Security System
Appliances Water Heater (Other)
Subdivision La Blanca A
Directions Corner of Expressway 83 & Midway st
Standard status Active
APN L040000024000400
Size 4,500 SF
Lot size 0.75 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 8657

Utilities

Heating system Central
Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 1982
Floors in Building 1
Listing Agency: BIG Realty
Listed By: Victor Fuentes · License #574075
Added: Jul 14 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 8 at 8:06PM
MLS# 507911

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This for-sale flex building in Donna, Texas includes a spacious front area intended for retail or customer-facing service, with a large back service area configured for operations requiring storage and workspace. The property is described as accommodating both front-end retail services and back-end operations, with ample room for product display, customer interaction, and storage.

The site is positioned right off the main expressway, with access and visibility intended to support business traffic. The property listing notes plenty of parking space and direct expressway access, and owner financing is available. Lot size is 0.75 acres, with 4,500 square feet of building area.

A billboard sign is mentioned as not included in the sale.

Key Highlights

  • High‑traffic commercial property with direct access right off the main expressway
  • Spacious back service area with room for product display, customer interaction, and storage
  • Large back service area well‑suited for automotive or industrial‑type operations

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
$60,760
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
7.15%
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%
$1,215,200 $1.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$868,000 $868.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$675,111 $675.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,500 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
$92.3K $20.52/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.5K −$1.23/SF
EGI
$86.8K $19.29/SF
− OpEx
−$26.0K −$5.79/SF
NOI
$60.8K $13.50/SF
Area
Hidalgo County, TX
Vacancy
6.00%
Lease Rate
$20.52 /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%
$1,215,200
Cap Rate 7%
$868,000
Cap Rate 9%
$675,111

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$868.0K
$759.5K – $1.01M (±1% cap)
NOI $60,760 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.15%
Second Best
Warehouse
$410.8K
$359.4K – $479.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $28,754 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.38%
Theoretical Best
Hotel Hospitality
$3.39M
$2.97M – $3.95M (±1% cap)
NOI $237,263 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 27.91%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

The 4x4 Shop Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Hair Salon Electrical Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Skin Care Clinic Spa & Massage Center

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

Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

132
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 78596, TX

37,329
Population
15,824
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
75%
High-School Grad
40.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
931
Density / Sq Mi
$53,797
Median Household Income
$31,618
Median Earnings
$917
Median Rent
$92,800
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in South region

6% 2019
6.5% 2020
4% 2021
3.5% 2022
6% 2023
7.6% 2024
7.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Flex space - Right off the expressway, the building offers front retail/service space and a large back service and storage area.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 3500 E Expressway 83 Donna, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $850,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High‑traffic commercial property with direct access right off the main expressway; Spacious back service area with room for product display, customer interaction, and storage; Large back service area well‑suited for automotive or industrial‑type operations
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