Restaurant Building with Retail
536 E 12TH ST., Brownsville, TX 78520
For Sale
$385,000
Commercial Sale, BROWNSVILLE, TX
Property Size1,500 SF
Lot Size0.03 Acres
Price / SF$256.67
Days on Market55
Property Features for 536 E 12TH ST.
General Information
Property type
Property subtype
Subdivision
Standard status
Lot size
Building Details
Year built
Floors in Building
Listing Agency:
KELLER WILLIAMS LRGV · Keller Williams Realty
(956) 423-8877
Listed By:
VANESSA CANTU · License TX #0738372
(956) 970-2851
Added: Sep 21
Changed: Oct 17
Last Checked: Nov 14 at 12:06AM
MLS# 29779712
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This conventional restaurant property includes approximately 1,500 square feet of retail space and is currently configured for restaurant use. The existing layout provides a foundation for continued operation in its present format or adaptation to another retail or commercial concept.
The property is located at 536 E 12TH ST. in Brownsville, Texas, within Cameron County. Built in 1915, the building occupies a 0.03-acre lot and offers a compact commercial footprint for a restaurant or other retail-oriented business.
The property is located at 536 E 12TH ST. in Brownsville, Texas, within Cameron County. Built in 1915, the building occupies a 0.03-acre lot and offers a compact commercial footprint for a restaurant or other retail-oriented business.
Key Highlights
- Approximately 1,500 square feet of retail space
- Currently configured and used as a restaurant
- Existing layout can support continued restaurant use or conversion to another commercial concept
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI / Yr
$15,293
Cap Rate
3.97%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$305,860
$305.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$218,471
$218.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$169,922
$169.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,500 SF
Gross rent
$21.6K $14.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.2K −$0.81/SF
EGI
$20.4K $13.59/SF
− OpEx
−$5.1K −$3.40/SF
NOI
$15.3K $10.20/SF
Area
Brownsville, TX
Vacancy
5.60%
Lease Rate
$14.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$305,860
Cap Rate 7%
$218,471
Cap Rate 9%
$169,922
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$218.5K
$191.2K – $254.9K
NOI $15,293 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.97%
Second Best
Retail
$203.9K
$178.4K – $237.9K
NOI $14,273 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.71%
Theoretical Best
Healthcare Medical
$258.3K
$226.0K – $301.3K
NOI $18,079 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.70%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,490
Businesses Nearby
110k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Shops & Services 41%
Dining 34%
Apparel 26%
McDonald's
Dining
26,274 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Ross Dress for Less
Apparel
24,319 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Wells Fargo
Shops & Services
15,000 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Stripes
Shops & Services
11,560 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Dollar Tree
Shops & Services
10,206 visits/mo
0.1 miles
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?
Conventional restaurant - Existing restaurant configuration supports continued restaurant use or conversion to another commercial concept.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 536 E 12TH ST. Brownsville, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $385,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 1,500 square feet of retail space; Currently configured and used as a restaurant; Existing layout can support continued restaurant use or conversion to another commercial concept
