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$430,000

For Sale - Active
4842 Birch St, Santa Fe, TX 77517
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,477 Square Feet
3.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1990
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 3 hours ago
Updated: Nov 10, 2025 at 10:42AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,512
Cap Rate
1.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-18.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.26
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-13.7%

Property Description


3.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1990
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

What an opportunity! A main house, large barn, and a beautiful BONUS apartment, on 3 acres. ADORABLE 3 bedroom 2 bath home has been completely (2024)remodeled and updated including windows, plumbing, electrical, metal roof(2021), insulation, cabinetry, lighting, and flooring. The kitchen offers abundant storage, granite countertops, and a gas range. Both bathrooms feature quartz countertops and stunning tile showers. The bedrooms are generously sized. There's a large barn that would make an ideal garage or workshop. At the back of the barn is a bonus area with tall ceilings, a large living area, full kitchen, full bathroom, and a screened-in porch overlooking the backyard and garden area. Outside you'll find a firepit, a playset, and a cute chicken coop! The main house, barn, and apartment sit on the front acre which has been cleared. The back two acres are beautifully wooded. Come tour this unique property and enjoy living in the country but being just minutes from the city.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Details: Oversized, Workshop in Garage, Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Spaces Total: 1

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 10
  • # of Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Metal

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 692100000001000
  • Lot Size: 130680 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1990

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $8,629

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Well
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Electric

Location

  • County: Galveston

Listing Details


Listed by:
Jamie Wills
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Bay Area
(713) 299-4962

Source:
Houston Association of REALTORS
MLS#: 68421237
Houston Association of REALTORS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,512
Cap Rate
1.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-18.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.26
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-13.7%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$430,000
Amount financed:
-$344,000
Down payment:
$86,000
Closing costs:
$12,900
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$98,900
Square feet:
1,477
Cost per square foot:
$291
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.22

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$344,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$2,035
Property tax:
$719
Insurance:
$126
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,880

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$1,800 $21,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$108 -$1,296
Operating income:
$1,692 $20,304

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (40%)
40%-$719-$8,629
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$126-$1,512
Property management: (8%)
8%-$144-$1,728
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$90-$1,080
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$90-$1,080
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (65%)
65%-$1,169-$14,029

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$523 $6,276
Mortgage payments:
-$2,035 -$24,420
Cash flow:
-$1,512 -$18,144