215 E Quiet Village Dr · Donna, TX 78537

$35,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 756 sqft · Manufactured · 30 Days on market

Built 1987 Fair condition 2,800 sqft lot Est $51k · 31% under $21/mo HOA · 3% of rent

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Why this score? — see what drove the A- grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• Livability +2.7/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.2/5.0
• Schools +1.1/10.0

Listing remarks

Take a look at this 2-bedroom, 1-bath mobile home located in a 55 and up community. The mobile home comes fully furnished. Property is being sold as is condition.

Key facts

• 2,800 sq ft lot
• Parking
• Built 1987

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Living area source: HidalgoCAD
• HOA & community: Quiet Village II association; Mandatory POA; Annual association fee of $250; POA transfer fee of $250; Senior community

Exterior

• Parking: One covered parking space; One carport (no garage)
• Security: Gated community
• Utilities: City sewer; Cable available; Electric service
• Home design: Single-story property; Owner-occupied lot
• Construction: Vinyl siding; Crawl space foundation; Flat roof
• Exterior features: Workshop; Patio; Irregular lot; Paved road access

Interior

• Kitchen: Electric water heater; Other appliance(s)
• Flooring: Laminate flooring
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning; Thermostat
• Interior features: Laminate countertops; Ceiling fan(s); Window coverings (other)
• Laundry & utility: Laundry area with washer/dryer connection

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath manufactured listed at $35k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $335 ($4k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($757 rent vs $35k).
• Recommended offer: $34k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 17.8% vs local median 2.7% in Donna — 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 54/100 on livability (#1,411 in TX) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A; Watch: crime F, amenities F, commute F.
• Donna ISD (suburban): math 11% / reading 18% proficiency, ranked #821 of 826 in TX (top 99%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
• Zoned schools: M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy (math 12% / reading 17%, grade F, #4,048 of 4,322 statewide, top 95%, 349 students, 93% FRL); Dora M Sauceda Middle (math 12% / reading 23%, grade F, #1,507 of 1,662 statewide, top 91%, 660 students, 100% FRL); Donna H S (math 16% / reading 21%, grade F, #1,436 of 1,632 statewide, top 88%, 2,095 students, 92% FRL) — zoned schools average 95% FRL vs 48% district-wide (47 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: 323 active listings in the ZIP; 15 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 87% 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).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $4k of equity ($242 loan paydown + $4k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• Hidalgo County population projected at +28% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $10k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 8, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$33k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 30 days — a 2% lower offer ($34k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% 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 $34,475 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
5. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 2.16% ✓
• Cap rate: 17.78%
• Cash-on-cash: 41.04%
• DSCR: 2.83
• GRM: 3.9

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $50,652
• Comps found: 2

Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
122 Whisper Meadows Ln	0.04mi	2/1.0	756 (0%)	5mo	$39,900	$53	94
203 Teri St	0.17mi	2/1.0	728 (-4%)	10mo	$49,000	$67	78

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 56.1%
• Equity multiple: 5.13×
• Total profit: $40,430
• Equity at exit: $31,531

10-year hold

• IRR: 49.6%
• Equity multiple: 11.44×
• Total profit: $102,324
• Equity at exit: $67,997

Cash invested: $9,800 (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 78537

• Home prices YoY: 5.8%
• Active inventory: 323
• Price-to-rent: 3.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $757 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$184
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$44 /mo · $525/yr
• Insurance: −$15
• HOA: −$21
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$159
• Net cashflow: $335

Break-even live

Break-even rent $333

Max offer price $35,000

Occupancy floor 51%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $359	-5% $347	+0% $335	+5% $323	+10% $311
Rent	-10% $275	-5% $305	+0% $335	+5% $365	+10% $395
Rate	-1.0pp $353	-0.5pp $344	base $335	+0.5pp $326	+1.0pp $317

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: $8,750
• Closing costs: $1,050
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 15 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
310 S Val Verde Rd Unit 22 Donna, TX	1.0	1.5	960	$700	$0.73	44d	1	0.62mi
310 S Val Verde Rd Unit 2 Donna, TX	1.0	1.0	540	$600	$1.11	44d	1	0.62mi
310 S Val Verde Rd Donna, TX	1.0	1.0	960	$700	$0.73	44d	1	0.63mi
422 S Val Verde Rd Unit 68 Donna, TX	2.0	1.0	832	$749	$0.90	44d	1	0.66mi
422 S Val Verde Rd Unit 186 Donna, TX	3.0	2.0	960	$850	$0.89	44d	1	0.72mi
202 W South Ave Donna, TX	1.0	1.0	600	$895	$1.49	44d	1	0.86mi
110 S 3rd St Donna, TX	2.0	2.0	884	$890	$1.01	44d	1	0.95mi
306 E Roberts Ave Donna, TX	2.0	1.0	620	$550	$0.89	44d	1	0.97mi
310 Hester Ave Unit 230 Donna, TX	3.0	2.0	960	$749	$0.78	44d	1	1.08mi
310 Hester Ave Unit 107 Donna, TX	3.0	2.0	960	$799	$0.83	44d	1	1.08mi
310 Hester Ave Trlr 227 Donna, TX	3.0	2.0	960	$799	$0.83	24d	1	1.08mi
310 Scobey Ave Unit 315 Donna, TX	3.0	2.0	960	$799	$0.83	24d	1	1.10mi
310 Scobey Ave Unit 320 Donna, TX	3.0	2.0	960	$749	$0.78	44d	1	1.10mi
109 W Business Highway 83 Donna, TX	2.0	1.0	672	$785	$1.17	44d	1	1.30mi
406 S 10th St Donna, TX	3.0	1.0	720	$850	$1.18	44d	1	1.45mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $21 · $252/yr

Listing history 17 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $35,000 Active 30 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $35,000 Active 29 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $35,000 Active 28 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $35,000 Active 27 DOM
5. 2026-06-14
   days on market $35,000 Active 25 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $35,000 Active 24 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $35,000 Active 22 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $35,000 Active 21 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $35,000 Active 20 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $35,000 Active 19 DOM
11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $35,000 Active 16 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $35,000 Active 15 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $35,000 Active 14 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $35,000 Active 13 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $35,000 Active 12 DOM
16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $35,000 Active 11 DOM
17. 2026-05-18
    listed $35,000 Active

ⓘ 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 6/10 Major FEMA zone X (shaded) · 68% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥111°F today · 23 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $9,084
• − Mortgage interest: −$1,961
• − Property taxes: −$525
• − Insurance: −$175
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$727
• − Management: −$727
• − HOA: −$252
• − Depreciation: −$1,018
• Taxable income: $3,699
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$888
• After-tax cash flow: $3,134/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 · 9 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab

This mobile home requires significant updates to its exterior, interior, and landscaping to improve its condition and value.

Repairs flagged

• Major exterior siding — Severe weathering and peeling
• Major kitchen cabinets — Dated and in poor condition
• Major bathroom fixtures — Dated and in poor condition
• Major flooring — Worn and outdated
• Major interior paint — Peeling and outdated
• Major landscaping — Overgrown and lack of curb appeal

Value-add opportunities

• Both New exterior siding and paint — Improves curb appeal and value
• Both Modern kitchen cabinets and appliances — Enhances functionality and aesthetics
• Both Updated bathroom fixtures and decor — Improves functionality and aesthetics
• Both New flooring — Enhances comfort and value
• Both Fresh interior paint — Enhances aesthetics and value
• Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhances curb appeal and value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair item	Severity	Est. cost
exterior siding · Severe weathering and peeling	Major	$15,000–50,000
kitchen cabinets · Dated and in poor condition	Major	$15,000–50,000
bathroom fixtures · Dated and in poor condition	Major	$15,000–50,000
flooring · Worn and outdated	Major	$15,000–50,000
interior paint · Peeling and outdated	Major	$15,000–50,000
landscaping · Overgrown and lack of curb appeal	Major	$15,000–50,000
Total estimated repair cost · 6 items		$90,000–300,000

Value-add ROI direction

• Both New exterior siding and paint — Improves curb appeal and value ↑
• Both Modern kitchen cabinets and appliances — Enhances functionality and aesthetics ↑
• Both Updated bathroom fixtures and decor — Improves functionality and aesthetics ↑
• Both New flooring — Enhances comfort and value ↑
• Both Fresh interior paint — Enhances aesthetics and value ↑
• Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhances curb appeal and value ↑

ⓘ 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: Donna ISD
• NCES district ID: 4817390
• Math proficiency: 11% ▼ -30.00%
• Reading proficiency: 18% ▼ -13.00%
• Median HH income: $27,330
• Composite: 11.16/100
• National rank: #9728
• State rank: #821 of 826 in TX

Livability — Donna

• Score: 54/100
• State rank: #1411
• US rank: #24172

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• City population: 51,346
• Population (ZIP): 51,346

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 (95%)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 95% Two or more races 49% White 4%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 91%
• Foreign-born: 27% · Canada
• Languages at home: 15% English-only · Spanish 84%

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: ▲ 13.30%
• Current HPI: 243.3933
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• 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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• 2026-05-18 Listed $35,000 MCALLENMLS