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427 Frio Ln Fourplex
C- Composite 50.13
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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 +17.8/30.0
  • ARV discount +9.8/15.0
  • DSCR +5.6/10.0
  • Condition / age +5.0/5.0
  • 1% rule +4.8/10.0
  • Livability +3.1/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.6/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$475,000

427 Frio Ln · Alamo, TX 78516
None bd · None ba · 4,052 sqft · MultiFamily · 42 Days on market
Built 2025 Excellent condition 0.26 ac lot $117/sqft · 5% below area Est $501k · 5% under

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Multi-family units

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

Listing remarks

Fully Leased newly built fourplex. 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.

Key facts

  • Custom cabinetry
  • Contemporary kitchen
  • Quartz countertops

Tags

MULTI-FAMILY SUBDIVISIONMODERN DESIGNBRIGHT OPEN-CONCEPT LAYOUTCONTEMPORARY KITCHENCUSTOM CABINETRYQUARTZ COUNTERTOPS

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 4 × 2-bed/2-bath units multifamily listed at $475k. Condition is rated excellent.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $391 ($5k/yr) — positive. Per door: $98/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $465k (2.1% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $461k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 7.3% 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+, crime F, amenities 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: Capt D Salinas Ii El (math 16% / reading 17%, grade F, #3,946 of 4,322 statewide, top 92%, 416 students, 96% FRL); Dora M Sauceda Middle (math 12% / reading 23%, grade F, #1,507 of 1,662 statewide, top 91%, 660 students, 100% FRL); Donna North H S (math 8% / reading 17%, grade F, #1,539 of 1,632 statewide, top 95%, 2,091 students, 100% FRL) — zoned schools average 98% FRL vs 48% district-wide (50 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: 471 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 63d 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).

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 42 days — a 3% lower offer ($461k) 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.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→24/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $460,750 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 42 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% 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. 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. 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?
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
0.98%
Cap rate
7.28%
Cash-on-cash
3.53%
DSCR
1.16
GRM
8.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$500,880
List price
$475,000
Delta
-5.17%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
3 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 5 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1229 Country Club Dr 0.44mi —/— 3,998 (-1%) 16mo $490,000 $123 64
1200 Country Club Dr 0.44mi —/— 4,228 (+4%) 15mo $510,000 $121 60
1122 Country Club Dr 0.44mi —/— 4,228 (+4%) 16mo $510,000 $121 59
905 Deluxe St 1.09mi —/— 3,776 (-7%) 9mo $485,000 $128 46
844 Deluxe St 1.09mi —/— 3,746 (-8%) 16mo $490,000 $131 39

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

5-year hold
IRR
-10.7%
Equity multiple
0.61×
Total profit
$-52,005
Equity at exit
$70,824
10-year hold
IRR
-1.4%
Equity multiple
0.90×
Total profit
$-12,943
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
3-day notice; statewide preemption; one of the fastest eviction climates; Travis County (Austin) slightly slower.

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
10 active
Median asking
$499,500 ($118/sqft)
Median days on market
168 d
This list price
lowest-priced of the active set
ARV vs active asking
+4.7% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 78516

Home prices YoY
-6.5%
Active inventory
471
Price-to-rent
34.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$4,650 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$2,491
Tax est. 1.5%
$594 /mo · $7,125/yr
Insurance
$198
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$976
Net cashflow
$391

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

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (4 units) $4,650

Break-even live

Break-even rent $4,155
Max offer price $475,000
Occupancy floor 87%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $719 -5% $555 +0% $391 +5% $227 +10% $63
Rent -10% $24 -5% $207 +0% $391 +5% $575 +10% $758
Rate -1.0pp $630 -0.5pp $512 base $391 +0.5pp $268 +1.0pp $143

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

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
427 Frio Ln Apt 1 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,125 $1.24 117d 1 0.03mi
440 Frio Ln Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,125 $1.24 6d 1 0.03mi
444 Frio Ln Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,125 $1.24 6d 1 0.03mi
439 Frio Ln Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,125 $1.24 6d 1 0.03mi
444 Frio Ln Apt 3 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,125 $1.24 119d 1 0.03mi
439 Frio Ln Unit 1 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,125 $1.24 119d 1 0.03mi
440 Frio Ln Apt 3 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,200 $1.32 139d 1 0.03mi
448 Frio Ln Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,125 $1.24 62d 1 0.03mi
448 Frio Ln Apt 3 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,200 $1.32 119d 1 0.03mi
440 Frio Ln Apt 3 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,200 $1.32 119d 1 0.03mi
444 Frio Ln Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,125 $1.24 62d 1 0.03mi
440 Frio Ln Apt 1 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,200 $1.32 6d 1 0.03mi
440 Frio Ln Apt 1 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,275 $1.40 139d 1 0.03mi
427 Frio Ln Apt 4 Alamo, TX 3.0 2.0 1118 $1,275 $1.14 140d 1 0.03mi
448 Frio Ln Apt 3 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,200 $1.32 139d 1 0.03mi
1032 Palm Dr Unit 1032-3 Alamo, TX 3.0 2.0 1078 $1,225 $1.14 62d 1 0.04mi
1028 Palm Dr Apt 1 Alamo, TX 3.0 2.0 1078 $1,225 $1.14 6d 1 0.04mi
431 Frio Ln Apt 1 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,125 $1.24 6d 1 0.05mi
1032 Palm Dr Unit 4 Alamo, TX 3.0 2.0 1078 $1,225 $1.14 6d 1 0.06mi
427 Frio LN Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,200 $1.32 62d 1 0.06mi
1020 Palm Dr Unit 1 Alamo, TX 3.0 2.0 1078 $1,225 $1.14 6d 1 0.07mi
1020 Palm Dr Unit 1020-1 Alamo, TX 3.0 2.0 1078 $1,225 $1.14 62d 1 0.07mi
435 Medina Ln Unit 1 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,125 $1.24 119d 1 0.10mi
435 Medina Ln Unit 1 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,200 $1.32 139d 1 0.10mi
443 Medina Ln Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,125 $1.24 6d 1 0.10mi
443 Medina Ln Unit 3 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,125 $1.24 119d 1 0.10mi
1036 Palm Dr Unit 1 Alamo, TX 3.0 2.0 1078 $1,225 $1.14 119d 1 0.33mi
1020 Palm Dr Unit 3 Alamo, TX 3.0 2.0 1078 $1,225 $1.14 119d 1 0.33mi
1032 Palm Dr Apt 3 Alamo, TX 3.0 2.0 1078 $1,225 $1.14 119d 1 0.33mi
1233 Country Club Dr #1 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 1099 $1,050 $0.96 6d 1 0.46mi
1301 Country Club Dr Unit 3 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 864 $1,100 $1.27 6d 1 0.46mi
1233 Country Club Dr Unit 4 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 1099 $1,050 $0.96 139d 1 0.46mi
1122 Country Club Dr Unit 4 Alamo, TX 3.0 2.0 1060 $1,150 $1.08 6d 1 0.46mi
823 N Tower Rd Unit D21 Alamo, TX 1.0 1.0 925 $730 $0.79 4d 1 0.59mi
650 N 7th St Alamo, TX 1.0 1.0 700 $700 $1.00 6d 1 0.94mi
909 Deluxe St Unit 4 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 906 $1,000 $1.10 62d 1 0.97mi
740 N Alamo Rd Unit 31 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 956 $1,150 $1.20 62d 1 1.10mi
740 N Alamo Rd Unit 2 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 956 $1,075 $1.12 139d 1 1.12mi
740 N Alamo Rd Unit 2 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 956 $1,075 $1.12 119d 1 1.12mi
740 N Alamo Rd Unit 1 Alamo, TX 2.0 2.0 956 $1,200 $1.26 139d 1 1.12mi

Property features AI

Finance

Other
Living area based on blueprintsPaved road access
HOA & community
No homeowners associationCommunity sidewalksCommunity of 4 units

Exterior

Parking
Covered parkingCarport for 8 vehiclesNo garage
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Utilities
Public waterCity sewerOne separate water meter
Home design
Stucco exterior
Construction
Shingle roofSlab foundation
Exterior features
Sprinkler systemPatio slabProfessional landscapingSidewalks

Interior

Kitchen
MicrowaveStove / RangeRefrigeratorElectric water heater
Flooring
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)Central air conditioning (electric)
Interior features
Ceiling fansDecorative / high ceilingsWalk-in closetsDouble-pane energy-efficient windowsSmoke detectors
Laundry & utility
WasherDryerLaundry closetWater heater (laundry room)

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-24
    days on market $475,000 Active 42 DOM
  2. 2026-09-23
    days on market $475,000 Active 41 DOM
  3. 2026-09-22
    days on market $475,000 Active 40 DOM
  4. 2026-09-21
    days on market $475,000 Active 39 DOM
  5. 2026-09-20
    days on market $475,000 Active 38 DOM
  6. 2026-09-19
    days on market $475,000 Active 37 DOM
  7. 2026-09-18
    days on market $475,000 Active 36 DOM
  8. 2026-09-17
    days on market $475,000 Active 35 DOM
  9. 2026-09-16
    days on market $475,000 Active 34 DOM
  10. 2026-09-15
    days on market $475,000 Active 33 DOM
  11. 2026-09-14
    days on market $475,000 Active 32 DOM
  12. 2026-09-13
    days on market $475,000 Active 31 DOM
  13. 2026-09-12
    days on market $475,000 Active 30 DOM
  14. 2026-09-11
    days on market $475,000 Active 29 DOM
  15. 2026-09-05
    days on market $475,000 Active 23 DOM
  16. 2026-09-04
    days on market $475,000 Active 22 DOM
  17. 2026-09-03
    days on market $475,000 Active 21 DOM
  18. 2026-08-31
    days on market $475,000 Active 18 DOM
  19. 2026-08-30
    days on market $475,000 Active 17 DOM
  20. 2026-08-29
    days on market $475,000 Active 16 DOM
  21. 2026-08-28
    days on market $475,000 Active 15 DOM
  22. 2026-08-27
    days on market $475,000 Active 14 DOM
  23. 2026-08-25
    days on market $475,000 Active 12 DOM
  24. 2026-08-24
    days on market $475,000 Active 11 DOM
  25. 2026-08-23
    days on market $475,000 Active 10 DOM
  26. 2026-08-22
    days on market $475,000 Active 9 DOM
  27. 2026-08-21
    days on market $475,000 Active 8 DOM
  28. 2026-08-20
    days on market $475,000 Active 7 DOM
  29. 2026-08-19
    days on market $475,000 Active 6 DOM
  30. 2026-08-18
    days on market $475,000 Active 5 DOM
  31. 2026-08-17
    days on market $475,000 Active 4 DOM
  32. 2026-08-16
    days on market $475,000 Active 3 DOM
  33. 2026-08-15
    days on market $475,000 Active 2 DOM
  34. 2026-08-15
    days on marketlisting id $475,000 Active 1 DOM
  35. 2026-06-30
    days on market $475,000 Active 218 DOM
  36. 2026-06-29
    days on market $475,000 Active 217 DOM
  37. 2026-06-28
    days on market $475,000 Active 216 DOM
  38. 2026-06-28
    days on market $475,000 Active 215 DOM
  39. 2026-06-27
    days on market $475,000 Active 214 DOM
  40. 2026-06-25
    days on market $475,000 Active 212 DOM
  41. 2026-06-23
    days on market $475,000 Active 210 DOM
  42. 2026-06-21
    days on market $475,000 Active 209 DOM
  43. 2026-06-18
    days on market $475,000 Active 206 DOM
  44. 2026-06-17
    days on market $475,000 Active 205 DOM
  45. 2026-06-16
    days on market $475,000 Active 204 DOM
  46. 2026-06-15
    days on market $475,000 Active 203 DOM
  47. 2026-06-14
    days on market $475,000 Active 201 DOM
  48. 2026-06-13
    days on market $475,000 Active 200 DOM
  49. 2026-06-10
    days on market $475,000 Active 198 DOM
  50. 2026-06-09
    days on market $475,000 Active 197 DOM

ⓘ 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 1/10 Low 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 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
$55,800
− Mortgage interest
−$26,607
− Property taxes
−$7,125
− Insurance
−$2,375
− Repairs & maintenance
−$4,464
− Management
−$4,464
− Depreciation
−$13,818
Taxable loss
−$3,054
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$733
After-tax cash flow
$5,423/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 · 3 photos

Excellent 100/100 None rehab

This newly built fourplex is in excellent condition with modern design and immediate cash flow potential. It offers a great investment opportunity in a desirable location.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhances the overall appearance and appeal to potential buyers/tenants.
  • Both Addition of smart home features — Improves convenience and adds value to the property.
  • Both Upgrading the kitchen appliances — Enhances the functionality and appeal of the kitchen space.
  • Both Adding a community area — Improves the overall living experience and adds value to the property.
F Composite school gradezoned avg 16/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Capt D Salinas Ii El F TX #3,946/4,322 Nat'l #35,887/41,679 Middle Dora M Sauceda Middle F TX #1,507/1,662 Nat'l #12,181/14,009 High Donna North H S F TX #1,539/1,632 Nat'l #15,707/17,239

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
C Composite livability gradescore 62/100

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 · 955,232 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
7% of renters

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

Price history

+0.0% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2026-08-13 Listed $475,000 MCALLENMLS
  • 2026-07-01 Listed for Rent $1,200 SHOWMOJO
  • 2025-11-24 Listed $475,000 MCALLENMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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