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$400,000

For Sale - Active
481 Mariners Dr, Kemah, TX 77565
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,217 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1997
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 19 hours ago
Updated: Aug 07, 2025 at 05:50AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$512
Cap Rate
4.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-6.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.73
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-2.5%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1997
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Come Home to resort living with this waterfront townhome. Community pool, hot tub, gated entry with all grounds maintained by the HOA. This Townhome community is between two premier marinas on Clear Lake. First floor offers an Open floor plan with living room, dining room, powder room and kitchen with a breakfast bar, oven and center stove top are both convection, under cabinet lighting, large pantry & window seat with wine chiller storage. 2nd floor offers a Huge Primary bedroom with bath and walk in closet's. Secondary bedroom is large with a Murphy Bed full bath and walk in closet. A spacious media room, office space and Laundry. All within a mile to the Kemah Boardwalk. Walking paths through-out the area. Boat slips available for lease with the Marinas. Note: This home sits on high ground above the bulkhead. No flood insurance required. Plus - Check out the low taxes for the Kemah area.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: AdditionalParking, Attached, ElectricGate, Garage, GarageDoorOpener
  • Details: Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Additional Parking, Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.5

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 9
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Stucco
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Tile

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • Association: CMS
  • HOA Fee: $240/monthly

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Townhouse

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 606900000031000
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Townhouse
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Year Built: 1997

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $6,214

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Electric, Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Location

  • County: Galveston

Listing Details


Listed by:
Chris Schilling
Turbo Realty of Texas
(832) 607-8073

Source:
Houston Association of REALTORS
MLS#: 85601518
Houston Association of REALTORS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$512
Cap Rate
4.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-6.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.73
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-2.5%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$400,000
Amount financed:
-$320,000
Down payment:
$80,000
Closing costs:
$12,000
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$92,000
Square feet:
2,217
Cost per square foot:
$180
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.40

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$320,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,893
Property tax:
$518
Insurance:
$217
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,628

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,100 $37,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$186 -$2,232
Operating income:
$2,914 $34,968

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (17%)
17%-$518-$6,214
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$217-$2,604
Property management: (8%)
8%-$248-$2,976
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$155-$1,860
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$155-$1,860
HOA fees: (8%)
8%-$240-$2,880
Total operating expenses: (49%)
49%-$1,533-$18,394

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,381 $16,572
Mortgage payments:
-$1,893 -$22,716
Cash flow:
$512 $6,144