2705 Mimosa Dr #10 · Mission, TX 78574

$129,000

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,223 sqft · Condo · 128 Days on market

Built 2013 Good condition $273/mo HOA · 19% of rent

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• Cash flow +11.9/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 1% rule +6.1/10.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Condition / age +3.8/5.0
• DSCR +3.5/10.0
• Schools +3.4/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Comfort & Convenience in a Gated Community This well-kept Spanish Mediterranean-style condo offers a great blend of comfort, style, and location. Situated in a gated community close to parks, shopping centers, and schools, this home is ideal for anyone looking for a practical and welcoming place to live. Inside, you'll find tile flooring throughout, a modern kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and wood cabinets that provide both charm and functionality. The unit features ceiling fans in key areas for added comfort and two private balconies—one off the master bedroom and another connected to the living room, perfect for relaxing or enjoying some fresh air. Whether you're starting out, downsizing, or investing, this condo offers a smart opportunity in a convenient location. Schedule your showing today and see what this cozy home has to offer!

Key facts

• Gated community
• Quartz countertops
• Ceiling fans

Tags

• GATED COMMUNITY
• TILE FLOORING
• MODERN KITCHEN
• QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS
• STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES
• CEILING FANS

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $129k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-33 ($-397/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $124k (3.7% below list).
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $129k).
• Recommended offer: $114k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 6.0% vs local median 3.5% in Mission — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 75/100 on livability (#148 in TX, #4,155 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: schools C-, amenities F, commute F.
• Sharyland ISD (urban): math 34% / reading 44% proficiency, ranked #406 of 826 in TX (top 49%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: 474 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 65% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 7,378 units permitted in Hidalgo County in 2024 (641 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 33% of the median local income ($52k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $892 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Hidalgo County population projected at +28% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 128 days — a 12% lower offer ($114k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 96% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→23/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $113,520 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. It's been on market 128 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
7. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
8. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
9. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
10. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.11% ✓
• Cap rate: 5.99%
• Cash-on-cash: -1.10%
• DSCR: 0.95
• GRM: 7.5

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -17.9%
• Equity multiple: 0.37×
• Total profit: $-22,821
• Equity at exit: $19,234

10-year hold

• IRR: -9.8%
• Equity multiple: 0.40×
• Total profit: $-21,815
• Equity at exit: $11,154

Cash invested: $36,120 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Texas: 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+5
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day notice; statewide preemption; one of the fastest eviction climates; Travis County (Austin) slightly slower.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 78574

• Home prices YoY: -16.1%
• Active inventory: 474
• Price-to-rent: 7.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,432 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$676
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$161 /mo · $1,935/yr
• Insurance: −$54
• HOA: −$273
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$301
• Net cashflow: $-33

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,474

Max offer price $124,214

Occupancy floor 97%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $56	-5% $11	+0% $-33	+5% $-78	+10% $-122
Rent	-10% $-146	-5% $-90	+0% $-33	+5% $23	+10% $80
Rate	-1.0pp $32	-0.5pp $0	base $-33	+0.5pp $-67	+1.0pp $-101

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $32,250
• Closing costs: $3,870
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
2705 Mimosa St #8 Mission, TX	2.0	2.0	1245	$1,480	$1.19	45d	1	0.02mi
2715 Mimosa St #12 Mission, TX	3.0	2.0	1408	$1,350	$0.96	15d	1	0.03mi
2815 Mimosa St Mission, TX	2.0	2.0	1154	$1,088	$0.94	15d	1	0.08mi
4725 Mulberry Ave Unit 3 McAllen, TX	2.0	2.0	928	$1,250	$1.35	45d	1	0.42mi
4729 Magnolia Ave Unit 4 McAllen, TX	2.0	2.0	954	$1,300	$1.36	45d	1	0.44mi
4705 Mulberry Ave Unit 3 McAllen, TX	2.0	2.0	954	$1,200	$1.26	45d	1	0.49mi
4701 Mulberry Ave Unit 3 McAllen, TX	2.0	2.0	954	$1,250	$1.31	22d	1	0.51mi
2614 E Solar Dr Mission, TX	3.0	2.5	1492	$3,000	$2.01	24d	1	0.59mi
4217 La Vista Ave Unit 2 McAllen, TX	3.0	2.0	1030	$1,300	$1.26	45d	1	0.61mi
4305 Walnut Ave Unit 5 McAllen, TX	1.0	1.0	900	$920	$1.02	15d	1	0.80mi
4216 Walnut Ave Unit 3 McAllen, TX	3.0	2.0	1020	$1,375	$1.35	45d	1	0.82mi
4305 Walnut Ave Unit 3 McAllen, TX	2.0	2.0	900	$1,250	$1.39	45d	1	0.83mi
4305 Walnut Ave Unit 1 McAllen, TX	3.0	2.0	1148	$1,250	$1.09	24d	1	0.83mi
4116 Walnut Ave Unit 1 McAllen, TX	2.0	2.0	950	$1,025	$1.08	15d	1	0.94mi
3908 Walnut Ave Unit 3 McAllen, TX	2.0	2.0	850	$1,195	$1.41	45d	1	0.95mi
4104 Walnut Ave Unit 4 McAllen, TX	2.0	2.0	950	$1,125	$1.18	15d	1	0.99mi
2510 E U.S. Business 83 Unit 8 Mission, TX	2.0	1.5	940	$800	$0.85	15d	1	1.01mi
1901 N Glasscock Rd Unit 150 Mission, TX	2.0	2.0	800	$850	$1.06	45d	1	1.02mi
103 S 48th Ln #3 McAllen, TX	3.0	2.5	1272	$1,400	$1.10	15d	1	1.04mi
103 S 48th Ln #3 McAllen, TX	3.0	2.5	1272	$1,500	$1.18	45d	1	1.04mi
1901 N Glasscock Rd Lot 61 Mission, TX	3.0	2.0	960	$526	$0.55	20d	1	1.06mi
1901 N Glasscock Rd Unit 17-A Mission, TX	3.0	2.0	924	$950	$1.03	45d	1	1.06mi
804 N Taylor Rd Mission, TX	2.0	2.0	1020	$850	$0.83	45d	1	1.07mi
804 N Taylor Rd Unit 34 Mission, TX	2.0	2.0	1020	$850	$0.83	45d	1	1.07mi
116 S 49th St #1 McAllen, TX	3.0	2.5	1206	$1,400	$1.16	45d	1	1.08mi
115 S 48th Ln Unit 2 McAllen, TX	2.0	2.5	1250	$1,200	$0.96	45d	1	1.09mi
4517 W Fern Ave McAllen, TX	2.0	2.0	840	$1,000	$1.19	45d	1	1.12mi
214 S 48th Ln Unit 1 McAllen, TX	2.0	2.5	1190	$1,000	$0.84	45d	1	1.15mi
213 S 49th St Unit 4 McAllen, TX	2.0	2.5	1225	$1,350	$1.10	24d	1	1.16mi
400 S 49th St Unit 2 McAllen, TX	2.0	2.5	1080	$950	$0.88	45d	1	1.23mi
400 S 49th St Unit 4 McAllen, TX	3.0	2.5	1080	$1,100	$1.02	45d	1	1.23mi
415 N 38th St McAllen, TX	2.0	1.0	936	$800	$0.85	45d	1	1.24mi
401 S 49th St Unit 3 McAllen, TX	2.0	2.5	1100	$1,100	$1.00	45d	1	1.24mi
4216 Walnut Ave Unit 4 McAllen, TX	2.0	2.0	831	$1,275	$1.53	45d	1	1.25mi
4220 Walnut Ave Unit 2 McAllen, TX	3.0	2.0	1020	$1,375	$1.35	45d	1	1.25mi
3800 Westway Ave McAllen, TX	3.0	2.0	1443	$1,950	$1.35	15d	1	1.26mi
3800 Westway Ave McAllen, TX	3.0	2.0	1443	$1,775	$1.23	45d	1	1.26mi
4105 La Vista Ave Unit 1 McAllen, TX	2.0	2.0	841	$1,100	$1.31	45d	1	1.27mi
4208 La Vista Ave Unit 3 McAllen, TX	2.0	2.0	826	$1,075	$1.30	24d	1	1.27mi
800 Ragland Rd Unit 10 Mission, TX	3.0	2.0	1053	$1,325	$1.26	45d	1	1.31mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $273 · $3,276/yr
• Likely covers: security
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 4 events

1. 2026-06-01
   days on market $129,000 Active 128 DOM
2. 2026-05-31
   days on market $129,000 Active 127 DOM
3. 2026-05-31
   days on market $129,000 Active 126 DOM
4. 2026-01-24
   listed $129,000 Active 894-char remark

   Show marketing remark (894 chars)

   Comfort & Convenience in a Gated Community This well-kept Spanish Mediterranean-style condo offers a great blend of comfort, style, and location. Situated in a gated community close to parks, shopping centers, and schools, this home is ideal for anyone looking for a practical and welcoming place to live. Inside, you'll find tile flooring throughout, a modern kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and wood cabinets that provide both charm and functionality. The unit features ceiling fans in key areas for added comfort and two private balconies—one off the master bedroom and another connected to the living room, perfect for relaxing or enjoying some fresh air. Whether you're starting out, downsizing, or investing, this condo offers a smart opportunity in a convenient location. Schedule your showing today and see what this cozy home has to offer!

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 4/10 Moderate 28% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 2/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥111°F today · 23 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 96% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $17,186
• − Mortgage interest: −$7,226
• − Property taxes: −$1,935
• − Insurance: −$645
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,375
• − Management: −$1,375
• − HOA: −$3,276
• − Depreciation: −$3,753
• Taxable loss: −$2,398
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$576
• After-tax cash flow: $179/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 12 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This Spanish Mediterranean-style condo is in good condition with modern amenities and a great location. It is ready for a fresh coat of paint and some minor updates to enhance its curb appeal and energy efficiency.

Value-add opportunities

• Resale Paint interior walls — Neutral paint can be updated to a more vibrant color to enhance curb appeal
• Rental Replace ceiling fans — Ceiling fans can be replaced with energy-efficient models to reduce utility costs
• Both Install smart home devices — Smart home devices can improve convenience and energy efficiency, attracting both buyers and renters

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Resale Paint interior walls — Neutral paint can be updated to a more vibrant color to enhance curb appeal ↑
• Rental Replace ceiling fans — Ceiling fans can be replaced with energy-efficient models to reduce utility costs ↑
• Both Install smart home devices — Smart home devices can improve convenience and energy efficiency, attracting both buyers and renters ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Sharyland ISD
• NCES district ID: 4839930
• Math proficiency: 34% ▼ -35.00%
• Reading proficiency: 44% ▼ -15.00%
• Median HH income: $57,792
• Composite: 34.38/100
• National rank: #5214
• State rank: #406 of 826 in TX

Livability — Mission

• Score: 75/100
• State rank: #148
• US rank: #4155

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime A- Employment D- Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings B-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Mission, TX
• County: Hidalgo County · 623,128 people
• City population: 78,024
• Metro: McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
• Population (ZIP): 62,456
• Household income: $52,393
• Rent vs Own: 20.0% rent · 80.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 803.0

Population outlook (Hidalgo County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 955,232 people
• By 2030: 1,009,774 · +5.7%
• By 2040: 1,120,332 · +17.3%
• By 2050: 1,225,036 · +28.2%
• By 2075: 1,439,189 · +50.7%
• By 2100: 1,533,429 · +60.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Hispanic (97%)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 97% Two or more races 62% White 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 93%
• Foreign-born: 33% · Canada
• Languages at home: 12% English-only · Spanish 87%

Political lean MEDSL · Hidalgo

• 2024 margin: Toss-up / Even · D 48.1% · R 51.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -41.6pp toward R · 2008: 38.7pp · 2024: -2.9pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+2.9 2020: D+17.1 2016: D+40.5 2012: D+41.8 2008: D+38.7

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -44.13%
• Current HPI: 230.3323
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.95%
• F500 in state: 110

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in TX)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Energy	16	$1,198B
▸Technology	5	$198B
▸Engineering / Construction	4	$72B
▸Energy Services	3	$60B
▸Utilities	3	$41B
▸Healthcare	2	$330B

Price history

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• 2026-01-24 Listed $129,000 MCALLENMLS