4601 Carmen Ave #1703 · Rancho Viejo, TX 78575

$165,000

2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,201 sqft · Condo · 344 Days on market

Built 1982 Good condition $137/sqft · 31% above area Est $126k · 31% over

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• Cash flow +28.2/30.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +7.8/10.0
• Condition / age +3.8/5.0
• Livability +3.5/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +2.3/10.0
• Schools +2.2/10.0
• ARV discount +0.0/15.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo located in the highly sought-after Rancho Viejo neighborhood. Offering a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, this home is ideal for both buyers and investors looking to be part of a vibrant and well-established community. Enjoy a spacious open-concept living area, two generously sized bedrooms—each with its own en-suite bathroom—and a convenient half bath for guests. The property is currently leased, providing an excellent opportunity for investors seeking immediate rental income. This condo offers both lifestyle and value. Don't miss your chance to own in one of the most desirable areas in the region!

Key facts

• Pool
• Built 1982
• Listed 344 days

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.5-bath condo listed at $165k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $522 ($6k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $165k).
• Recommended offer: $145k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 70/100 on livability (#341 in TX) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: schools D, amenities F, commute F.
• Brownsville ISD (urban): math 20% / reading 34% proficiency, ranked #710 of 826 in TX (top 86%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 83% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: 75 active listings in the ZIP; 9 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 14d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 2,326 units permitted in Cameron County in 2024 (503 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Cameron County population projected at +3% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $46k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 344 days — a 12% lower offer ($145k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 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.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: moderate flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 6→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $145,200 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 344 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. 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?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. 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?
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 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: 1.28% ✓
• Cap rate: 10.09%
• Cash-on-cash: 13.56%
• DSCR: 1.60
• GRM: 6.5

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $125,788
• List price: $165,000
• Delta: 31.17%
• Verdict: OVERPRICED
• Comps: 2 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold

• IRR: 3.7%
• Equity multiple: 1.14×
• Total profit: $6,546
• Equity at exit: $24,602

10-year hold

• IRR: 13.2%
• Equity multiple: 2.05×
• Total profit: $48,645
• Equity at exit: $14,266

Cash invested: $46,200 (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 78575

• Home prices YoY: -2.2%
• Active inventory: 75
• Price-to-rent: 6.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,104 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$865
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$206 /mo · $2,475/yr
• Insurance: −$69
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$442
• Net cashflow: $522

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,443

Max offer price $165,000

Occupancy floor 70%

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: $41,250
• Closing costs: $4,950
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 9 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
4601 Carmen Ave #1604 Rancho Viejo, TX	2.0	2.5	1200	$2,200	$1.83	21d	1	0.05mi
4601 Carmen Ave Unit 1603 Rancho Viejo, TX	3.0	2.5	1328	$2,400	$1.81	13d	1	0.08mi
4601 Carmen Ave Unit 2204 Rancho Viejo, TX	2.0	2.0	1138	$2,000	$1.76	13d	1	0.08mi
4601 Carmen Ave Unit 1903 Rancho Viejo, TX	2.0	2.0	1169	$2,000	$1.71	43d	1	0.08mi
3500 Carmen Ave Rancho Viejo, TX	2.0	1.0–2.5	1145	$1,825	$1.59	13d	2	0.80mi
3500 Carmen Ave #408 Rancho Viejo, TX	2.0	1.0	1070	$2,300	$2.15	13d	1	0.82mi
3500 Carmen Ave #1103 Rancho Viejo, TX	2.0	2.5	1222	$1,500	$1.23	43d	1	0.82mi
2515 El Dorado Ave Rancho Viejo, TX	3.0	2.0	1420	$1,550	$1.09	13d	1	1.13mi
2101 El Dorado Ave Rancho Viejo, TX	3.0	2.0	1420	$1,600	$1.13	13d	1	1.14mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $0 · $0/yr
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 19 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $165,000 Active 344 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $165,000 Active 343 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $165,000 Active 342 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $165,000 Active 341 DOM
5. 2026-06-14
   days on market $165,000 Active 339 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $165,000 Active 338 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $165,000 Active 336 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $165,000 Active 335 DOM
9. 2026-06-09
   days on market $165,000 Active 334 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $165,000 Active 333 DOM
11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $165,000 Active 330 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $165,000 Active 329 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $165,000 Active 328 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $165,000 Active 327 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $165,000 Active 326 DOM
16. 2026-05-30
    days on market $165,000 Active 325 DOM
17. 2026-01-08
    status Active 692-char remark

    Show marketing remark (692 chars)

    Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo located in the highly sought-after Rancho Viejo neighborhood. Offering a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, this home is ideal for both buyers and investors looking to be part of a vibrant and well-established community. Enjoy a spacious open-concept living area, two generously sized bedrooms—each with its own en-suite bathroom—and a convenient half bath for guests. The property is currently leased, providing an excellent opportunity for investors seeking immediate rental income. This condo offers both lifestyle and value. Don't miss your chance to own in one of the most desirable areas in the region!

18. 2026-01-01
    historical 692-char remark

    Show marketing remark (692 chars)

    Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo located in the highly sought-after Rancho Viejo neighborhood. Offering a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, this home is ideal for both buyers and investors looking to be part of a vibrant and well-established community. Enjoy a spacious open-concept living area, two generously sized bedrooms—each with its own en-suite bathroom—and a convenient half bath for guests. The property is currently leased, providing an excellent opportunity for investors seeking immediate rental income. This condo offers both lifestyle and value. Don't miss your chance to own in one of the most desirable areas in the region!

19. 2025-06-23
    listed $165,000 Active 692-char remark

    Show marketing remark (692 chars)

    Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo located in the highly sought-after Rancho Viejo neighborhood. Offering a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, this home is ideal for both buyers and investors looking to be part of a vibrant and well-established community. Enjoy a spacious open-concept living area, two generously sized bedrooms—each with its own en-suite bathroom—and a convenient half bath for guests. The property is currently leased, providing an excellent opportunity for investors seeking immediate rental income. This condo offers both lifestyle and value. Don't miss your chance to own in one of the most desirable areas in the region!

ⓘ 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 5/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 66% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 6 d/yr ≥111°F today · 21 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

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $25,251
• − Mortgage interest: −$9,243
• − Property taxes: −$2,475
• − Insurance: −$825
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,020
• − Management: −$2,020
• − Depreciation: −$4,800
• Taxable income: $3,868
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$928
• After-tax cash flow: $5,336/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 · 6 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo in Rancho Viejo is ready for immediate move-in and offers excellent value for both buyers and investors.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value
• Both Replace gutters — Improves drainage and aesthetics
• Both Update kitchen appliances — Modernizes the space and attracts buyers
• Both Install smart home features — Attracts tech-savvy buyers and renters

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value ↑
• Both Replace gutters — Improves drainage and aesthetics ↑
• Both Update kitchen appliances — Modernizes the space and attracts buyers ↑
• Both Install smart home features — Attracts tech-savvy 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: Brownsville ISD
• NCES district ID: 4811680
• Math proficiency: 20% ▼ -36.00%
• Reading proficiency: 34% ▼ -13.00%
• Median HH income: $30,490
• Composite: 21.8/100
• National rank: #8249
• State rank: #710 of 826 in TX

Livability — Rancho Viejo

• Score: 70/100
• State rank: #341
• US rank: #7444

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Rancho Viejo, TX
• City population: 4,728
• Population (ZIP): 4,728

Population outlook (Cameron County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 441,603 people
• By 2030: 448,113 · +1.5%
• By 2040: 456,385 · +3.3%
• By 2050: 456,294 · +3.3%
• By 2075: 423,851 · -4.0%
• By 2100: 342,787 · -22.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Hispanic (78%)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 78% Two or more races 36% White 19% Asian 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 75%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 2% Slovak 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 28% · Canada, China, Dominican Republic
• Languages at home: 27% English-only · Spanish 70% Chinese 1% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Cameron

• 2024 margin: Lean R (+5.8) · D 46.7% · R 52.5%
• 2008→2024 swing: -34.6pp toward R · 2008: 28.8pp · 2024: -5.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+5.8 2020: D+13.2 2016: D+32.5 2012: D+32.4 2008: D+28.8

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -5.34%
• Current HPI: 240.4582
• 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

3 events — show timeline

• 2026-01-08 Relisted — RGVMLS
• 2026-01-01 Delisted — RGVMLS
• 2025-06-23 Listed $165,000 RGVMLS