1016 Palm Dr · Alamo, TX 78516

$499,000

12 bd · 8.0 ba · — sqft · MultiFamily · 198 Days on market

Built 2025 Excellent condition Est $503k · at est. ↓ 1% since listing

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• Cash flow +20.6/30.0
• ARV discount +7.9/15.0
• DSCR +6.5/10.0
• 1% rule +5.4/10.0
• Condition / age +4.8/5.0
• Livability +3.1/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.1/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 4 units. confirmed

Listing remarks MLS

Discover this stunning brand-new 4-plex, now complete and ready to lease in the heart of Alamo! Each unit features a sleek, modern design with a spacious open-concept layout and 3 full bedrooms, perfect for families, professionals, or anyone needing extra space for a home office, gym, or playroom. Large windows throughout the units bring in abundant natural light, enhancing the bright and welcoming atmosphere. Every unit also includes two beautifully finished bathrooms with contemporary fixtures and clean, elegant finishes. Enjoy the convenience of being close to Expressway 83, top-rated schools, shopping, and local dining. With its modern appeal, prime location, and strong rental demand, this 4-plex presents a high-yield investment opportunity and is ideal for securing reliable tenants quickly. Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional, fully finished, and move-in-ready property!

Key facts

• Large windows
• Modern design
• Natural light

Tags

• MODERN DESIGN
• OPEN-CONCEPT LAYOUT
• LARGE WINDOWS
• NATURAL LIGHT
• FINISHED BATHROOMS
• CONTEMPORARY FIXTURES

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4 × 3-bed/2.0-bath units multifamily listed at $499k. Condition is rated excellent.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $666 ($8k/yr) — positive. Per door: $166/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($5k rent vs $499k).
• Recommended offer: $439k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.9% vs local median 3.7% in Alamo — 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 62/100 on livability (#916 in TX) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: commute D+, schools D, crime 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.
• Market conditions: 350 active listings in the ZIP; 7,378 units permitted in Hidalgo County in 2024 (641 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $5,208/mo this rent would consume 117% of the median local household income ($53k/yr) (locally 476% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $15k 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 198 days — a 12% lower offer ($439k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 sale attempts with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Recommended offer $439,120 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 198 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
7. 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?
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: 1.04% ✓
• Cap rate: 7.89%
• Cash-on-cash: 5.72%
• DSCR: 1.25
• GRM: 8.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $502,964
• List price: $499,000
• Delta: -0.79%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 5 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold

• IRR: -7.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.73×
• Total profit: $-38,373
• Equity at exit: $74,403

10-year hold

• IRR: 2.2%
• Equity multiple: 1.15×
• Total profit: $21,512
• Equity at exit: $43,144

Cash invested: $139,720 (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 78516

• Home prices YoY: -6.5%
• Active inventory: 350
• Price-to-rent: 31.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $5,208 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$2,617
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$624 /mo · $7,485/yr
• Insurance: −$208
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$1,094
• Net cashflow: $666

Break-even live

Break-even rent $4,365

Max offer price $499,000

Occupancy floor 82%

4-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 4× units	3	2	$5,208
Total (4 units)			$5,208

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: $124,750
• Closing costs: $14,970
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 21 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $499,000 Active 198 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $499,000 Active 197 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $499,000 Active 196 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $499,000 Active 195 DOM
5. 2026-06-14
   days on market $499,000 Active 193 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $499,000 Active 192 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $499,000 Active 190 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $499,000 Active 189 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $499,000 Active 188 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $499,000 Active 187 DOM
11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $499,000 Active 184 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $499,000 Active 183 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $499,000 Active 182 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $499,000 Active 181 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $499,000 Active 180 DOM
16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $499,000 Active 179 DOM
17. 2025-12-09
    price $499,000 898-char remark

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    Discover this stunning brand-new 4-plex, now complete and ready to lease in the heart of Alamo! Each unit features a sleek, modern design with a spacious open-concept layout and 3 full bedrooms, perfect for families, professionals, or anyone needing extra space for a home office, gym, or playroom. Large windows throughout the units bring in abundant natural light, enhancing the bright and welcoming atmosphere. Every unit also includes two beautifully finished bathrooms with contemporary fixtures and clean, elegant finishes. Enjoy the convenience of being close to Expressway 83, top-rated schools, shopping, and local dining. With its modern appeal, prime location, and strong rental demand, this 4-plex presents a high-yield investment opportunity and is ideal for securing reliable tenants quickly. Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional, fully finished, and move-in-ready property!

18. 2025-12-08
    price $499,000 906-char remark

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    Discover this stunning brand-new 4-plex, now complete and ready to lease in the heart of Alamo! Each unit features a sleek, modern design with a spacious open-concept layout and 3 full bedrooms, perfect for families, professionals, or anyone needing extra space for a home office, gym, or playroom. Large windows throughout the units bring in abundant natural light, enhancing the bright and welcoming atmosphere. Every unit also includes two beautifully finished bathrooms with contemporary fixtures and clean, elegant finishes. Enjoy the convenience of being close to Expressway 83, top-rated schools, shopping, and local dining. With its modern appeal, prime location, and strong rental demand, this 4-plex presents a high-yield investment opportunity and is ideal for securing reliable tenants quickly. Don’t miss your chance to own this exceptional, fully finished, and move-in-ready property!

19. 2025-12-02
    listed $505,000 New 898-char remark

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    Discover this stunning brand-new 4-plex, now complete and ready to lease in the heart of Alamo! Each unit features a sleek, modern design with a spacious open-concept layout and 3 full bedrooms, perfect for families, professionals, or anyone needing extra space for a home office, gym, or playroom. Large windows throughout the units bring in abundant natural light, enhancing the bright and welcoming atmosphere. Every unit also includes two beautifully finished bathrooms with contemporary fixtures and clean, elegant finishes. Enjoy the convenience of being close to Expressway 83, top-rated schools, shopping, and local dining. With its modern appeal, prime location, and strong rental demand, this 4-plex presents a high-yield investment opportunity and is ideal for securing reliable tenants quickly. Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional, fully finished, and move-in-ready property!

20. 2025-11-14
    listed $505,000 Active 906-char remark

    Show marketing remark (906 chars)

    Discover this stunning brand-new 4-plex, now complete and ready to lease in the heart of Alamo! Each unit features a sleek, modern design with a spacious open-concept layout and 3 full bedrooms, perfect for families, professionals, or anyone needing extra space for a home office, gym, or playroom. Large windows throughout the units bring in abundant natural light, enhancing the bright and welcoming atmosphere. Every unit also includes two beautifully finished bathrooms with contemporary fixtures and clean, elegant finishes. Enjoy the convenience of being close to Expressway 83, top-rated schools, shopping, and local dining. With its modern appeal, prime location, and strong rental demand, this 4-plex presents a high-yield investment opportunity and is ideal for securing reliable tenants quickly. Don’t miss your chance to own this exceptional, fully finished, and move-in-ready property!

21. 2025-11-14
    listed $475,000 Active

    Show marketing remark (906 chars)

    Discover this stunning brand-new 4-plex, now complete and ready to lease in the heart of Alamo! Each unit features a sleek, modern design with a spacious open-concept layout and 3 full bedrooms, perfect for families, professionals, or anyone needing extra space for a home office, gym, or playroom. Large windows throughout the units bring in abundant natural light, enhancing the bright and welcoming atmosphere. Every unit also includes two beautifully finished bathrooms with contemporary fixtures and clean, elegant finishes. Enjoy the convenience of being close to Expressway 83, top-rated schools, shopping, and local dining. With its modern appeal, prime location, and strong rental demand, this 4-plex presents a high-yield investment opportunity and is ideal for securing reliable tenants quickly. Don’t miss your chance to own this exceptional, fully finished, and move-in-ready property!

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

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $62,496
• − Mortgage interest: −$27,952
• − Property taxes: −$7,485
• − Insurance: −$2,495
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$5,000
• − Management: −$5,000
• − Depreciation: −$14,516
• Taxable income: $49
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$12
• After-tax cash flow: $7,978/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 · 4 photos

Excellent 95/100 None rehab

This stunning brand-new 4-plex is move-in ready with excellent condition and modern design, perfect for families, professionals, or investors seeking prime rental opportunities.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value
• Both Interior paint touch-ups — Maintains a fresh and inviting atmosphere
• Both Window treatments — Improves energy efficiency and aesthetics

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value ↑
• Both Interior paint touch-ups — Maintains a fresh and inviting atmosphere ↑
• Both Window treatments — Improves energy efficiency and aesthetics ↑

ⓘ 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 — Alamo

• Score: 62/100
• State rank: #916
• US rank: #16356

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Alamo, TX
• County: Hidalgo County · 623,128 people
• City population: 34,370
• Metro: McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
• Population (ZIP): 34,370
• Household income: $53,229
• Rent vs Own: 24.5% rent · 75.5% own
• Severe rent burden: 476.0

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 (89%)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 89% Two or more races 40% White 10% Black 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 86%
• Foreign-born: 29% · Canada
• Languages at home: 24% English-only · Spanish 76%

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: ▼ -15.56%
• Current HPI: 225.4438
• 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

-1.2% since first listed

5 events — show timeline

• 2025-12-09 Price Changed $499,000 LERA
• 2025-12-08 Price Changed $499,000 MCALLENMLS
• 2025-12-02 Listed $505,000 LERA
• 2025-11-14 Listed $475,000 MCALLENMLS
• 2025-11-14 Listed $505,000 MCALLENMLS