Multi-family
439 Medina Ln · Alamo, TX
Flood risk 3/10 · Minor
- FEMA flood zone
- —
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.2%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- —
Fire risk 5/10 · Moderate
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $1,222 – $2,270
Heat risk 9/10 · Severe
- Hot days now (above 111°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 24 days/yr
Wind risk 9/10 · Severe
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 99.0%
Air-quality risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 0 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 0 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the C- 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 +19.4/30.0
- ARV discount +10.1/15.0
- DSCR +6.1/10.0
- 1% rule +5.2/10.0
- Condition / age +5.0/5.0
- Livability +3.1/5.0
- Rent growth +2.5/5.0
- Schools +1.1/10.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$475,000
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Multi-family units
County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 1 unit. estimate disagrees with records
Listing remarks MLS
Brand New Multi-Family. Exceptional investment opportunity in a desirable multi-family subdivision just minutes from Expressway 83,top schools, shopping,and dining.These newly built fourplexes offer modern design, strong tenant appeal,and immediate cash flow.Each unit features a bright open-concept layout with elegant wood-look tile flooring, a contemporary kitchen with custom cabinetry,quartz countertops,and a spacious island providing ample storage and workspace.Bedrooms are generously sized with large closets,and the primary suites include a luxurious frameless glass shower and walk-in closet.Additional highlights include private fenced backyards for every unit,stainless steel appliances,in-unit washer and dryer, and covered carports.This is an outstanding opportunity for investors seeking a low- maintenance,high-demand rental asset in a rapidly growing area.Don’t miss your chance to own a premium multi-family property with long-term value and impressive rental potential.
Key facts
- Custom cabinetry
- Spacious island
- Quartz countertops
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a multifamily listed at $475k. Condition is rated excellent.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $529 ($6k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($5k rent vs $475k).
- Recommended offer: $418k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 7.6% 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; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 7,378 units permitted in Hidalgo County in 2024 (641 in 5+ unit buildings).
- At $4,825/mo this rent would consume 109% 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 $14k 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 185 days — a 12% lower offer ($418k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Risks & watch-outs
- Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; moderate wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→24/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 185 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 1.02% ✓
- Cap rate
- 7.63%
- Cash-on-cash
- 4.77%
- DSCR
- 1.21
- GRM
- 8.2
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $503,866
- List price
- $475,000
- Delta
- -5.73%
- Verdict
- FAIR
- Comps
- 3 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 3 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1229 Country Club Dr | 0.41mi | —/— | 3,998 (-1%) | 13mo | $490,000 | $123 | 68 |
| 1200 Country Club Dr | 0.41mi | —/— | 4,228 (+4%) | 12mo | $510,000 | $121 | 64 |
| 1122 Country Club Dr | 0.41mi | —/— | 4,228 (+4%) | 13mo | $510,000 | $121 | 63 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -8.8%
- Equity multiple
- 0.68×
- Total profit
- $-43,197
- Equity at exit
- $70,824
- IRR
- 0.7%
- Equity multiple
- 1.05×
- Total profit
- $6,076
- Equity at exit
- $41,069
Cash invested: $133,000 (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
ZIP-level market 78516
- Home prices YoY
- -6.5%
- Active inventory
- 350
- Price-to-rent
- 32.8×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $4,825 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$2,491
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$594 /mo · $7,125/yr
- Insurance
- −$198
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$1,013
- Net cashflow
- $529
Break-even live
4-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)
| Units | Beds | Baths | Est. rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4× units | 2 | 2 | $4,824 |
| #1 | 2 | 2 | $1,206 |
| #2 | 2 | 2 | $1,206 |
| #3 | 2 | 2 | $1,206 |
| #4 | 2 | 2 | $1,206 |
| Total (4 units) | $4,825 | ||
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
- $118,750
- Closing costs
- $14,250
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
- —
Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 2 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 413 E Acacia Ave Unit 2 Alamo, TX | 2.0 | 2.0 | 4266 | $1,025 | $0.24 | 23d | 1 | 1.36mi |
| 445 E Acacia Ave Unit 1 Alamo, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 4266 | $1,100 | $0.26 | 23d | 1 | 1.36mi |
Listing history 17 events
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2026-06-18days on market $475,000 Active 185 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $475,000 Active 184 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $475,000 Active 183 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $475,000 Active 182 DOM
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2026-06-14days on market $475,000 Active 180 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $475,000 Active 179 DOM
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2026-06-10days on market $475,000 Active 177 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $475,000 Active 176 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $475,000 Active 175 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $475,000 Active 174 DOM
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2026-06-05days on market $475,000 Active 171 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $475,000 Active 170 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $475,000 Active 169 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $475,000 Active 168 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $475,000 Active 167 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $475,000 Active 166 DOM
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2025-12-15$475,000 Active 1004-char remark
Show marketing remark (1004 chars)
Brand New Multi-Family. Exceptional investment opportunity in a desirable multi-family subdivision just minutes from Expressway 83,top schools, shopping,and dining.These newly built fourplexes offer modern design, strong tenant appeal,and immediate cash flow.Each unit features a bright open-concept layout with elegant wood-look tile flooring, a contemporary kitchen with custom cabinetry,quartz countertops,and a spacious island providing ample storage and workspace.Bedrooms are generously sized with large closets,and the primary suites include a luxurious frameless glass shower and walk-in closet.Additional highlights include private fenced backyards for every unit,stainless steel appliances,in-unit washer and dryer, and covered carports.This is an outstanding opportunity for investors seeking a low- maintenance,high-demand rental asset in a rapidly growing area.Don’t miss your chance to own a premium multi-family property with long-term value and impressive rental potential.
ⓘ 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 3/10 Moderate 20% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 5/10 Major
- Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥111°F today · 24 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $57,900
- − Mortgage interest
- −$26,607
- − Property taxes
- −$7,125
- − Insurance
- −$2,375
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$4,632
- − Management
- −$4,632
- − Depreciation
- −$13,818
- Taxable loss
- −$1,290
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$309
- After-tax cash flow
- $6,659/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
This newly built fourplex is in excellent condition with modern amenities and a well-maintained exterior. It is an ideal investment opportunity with immediate cash flow and strong tenant appeal.
Value-add opportunities
- Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhances both resale and rental appeal.
- Both Addition of smart home features — Improves both resale and rental appeal by adding modern amenities.
Renovation cost estimate screening
Value-add ROI direction
- Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhances both resale and rental appeal. ↑
- Both Addition of smart home features — Improves both resale and rental appeal by adding modern amenities. ↑
ⓘ 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
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
- 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
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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 |
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| Technology | 5 | $198B |
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| Engineering / Construction | 4 | $72B |
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| Energy Services | 3 | $60B |
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| Utilities | 3 | $41B |
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| Healthcare | 2 | $330B |
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Price history
1 event — show timeline
- 2025-12-15 Listed $475,000 MCALLENMLS
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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