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$173,500

For Sale - Active
1607 Mechanic St, Galveston, TX 77550
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,024 Square Feet
0.09 Acres Lot
Built in 1960
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 10 hours ago
Updated: Sep 13, 2025 at 12:33AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
$545
Cap Rate
9.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
16.4%
Debt Coverage Ratio
1.66
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
20.0%

Property Description


0.09 Acres Lot
Built in 1960
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

5 bedroom four bath Victorian two story home located in Galveston's Historic District. Close to the Strand where all of our major events take place. Own a special piece of island history. This fixer-upper is priced to sell to a special person that can restore its natural beauty!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Partial): 0
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
  • Foundation: Other
  • Roof Material: Wood

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 350505560005001
  • Lot Size: 3881 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Other
  • Year Built: 1960

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $2,652

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: None
  • Cooling: Other

Location

  • County: Galveston

Listing Details


Listed by:
Mayra Lainez
eXp Realty LLC
(409) 419-8148

Source:
Houston Association of REALTORS
MLS#: 73986260
Houston Association of REALTORS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
$545
Cap Rate
9.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
16.4%
Debt Coverage Ratio
1.66
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
20.0%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$173,500
Amount financed:
-$138,800
Down payment:
$34,700
Closing costs:
$5,205
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$39,905
Square feet:
2,024
Cost per square foot:
$86
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.14

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$138,800
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$821
Property tax:
$221
Insurance:
$161
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,203

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,300 $27,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$138 -$1,656
Operating income:
$2,162 $25,944

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (10%)
10%-$221-$2,652
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$161-$1,932
Property management: (8%)
8%-$184-$2,208
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$115-$1,380
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$115-$1,380
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (35%)
35%-$796-$9,552

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,366 $16,392
Mortgage payments:
-$821 -$9,852
Cash flow:
$545 $6,540