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Leased Duplex With Value-Add Potential
For Sale
$315,000

521 /523 Southtrail Dr, San Antonio, TX 78216

Both residences are leased, while cosmetic improvements remain available for future ownership consideration.

Property Size1,793 SF
Price / SF$175.68
Days on Market31

Property Features for 521 /523 Southtrail Dr

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,793 SF
Property subtype Multi-Family
Occupancy 100%

Property Condition

Severity Repairs Needed
Evidence cosmetic updates

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 2

Building Details

Year Built 1968
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Sophus Properties, LLC
Listed By: Donna Crabtree · License #512451
Source: Sarahildebrandaguilera
Added: Aug 5 Changed: Aug 28 Last Checked: Sep 4 at 10:27AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Sophus Properties, LLC

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This duplex contains two residential units within a 1,793-square-foot property built in 1968. Both units are currently leased, providing an established occupancy profile at closing. The property would benefit from cosmetic updates, giving an owner a defined path for improving the residences over time.

Located at 521/523 Southtrail Dr in San Antonio, Texas, the property offers a two-unit configuration suitable for residential income ownership. The seller also offers financing with terms to be arranged directly with the owner.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑unit duplex configuration with both units currently leased
  • 1,793 square feet of total property size
  • Built in 1968

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
$20,638
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
6.55%
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%
$412,760 $412.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$294,829 $294.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$229,311 $229.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,793 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
$31.2K $17.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.7K −$0.96/SF
EGI
$29.5K $16.44/SF
− OpEx
−$8.8K −$4.93/SF
NOI
$20.6K $11.51/SF
Area
San Antonio, TX
Vacancy
5.50%
Lease Rate
$17.40 /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%
$412,760
Cap Rate 7%
$294,829
Cap Rate 9%
$229,311

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$294.8K
$258.0K – $344.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,638 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.55%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$261.6K
$228.9K – $305.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $18,315 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.81%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$457.4K
$400.2K – $533.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $32,015 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.16%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Florist Pet Grooming Service Wine and Liquor Store Restaurant Fish Market

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

2
Residential units
100%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,699
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 78216, TX

40,172
Population
22,138
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
34%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
14.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,849
Density / Sq Mi
$55,488
Median Household Income
$38,591
Median Earnings
$1,211
Median Rent
$281,700
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?
Duplex - Both residences are leased, while cosmetic improvements remain available for future ownership consideration.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 521 /523 Southtrail Dr San Antonio, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $315,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex configuration with both units currently leased; 1,793 square feet of total property size; Built in 1968
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