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$739,500

For Sale - Active
505 E Main St, Brenham, TX 77833
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,024 Square Feet
0.48 Acres Lot
Built in 1923
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 7 hours ago
Updated: Aug 19, 2025 at 01:50PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,032
Cap Rate
2.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-14.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.42
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-9.9%

Property Description


0.48 Acres Lot
Built in 1923
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Step into the charm and beauty of this 1923 two story home in historic downtown Brenham. Lovingly restored this home features the original oak floors on the first floor and original pine floors on the second floor. Other original features include windows, ventilation/heating grates, and tin ceiling in certain areas. There is abundant natural lighting from the many windows throughout the home. The kitchen has been updated with new cabinets, countertops and fixtures. Downstairs features include a large living area with gas log fireplace, cozy den area, formal dining room, breakfast room and a half bath. Upstairs features 3-bedrooms, 2-baths and a library/sitting room along with access to an outdoors balcony overlooking the backyard. A rare find in Brenham this home has a climate controlled basement that is currently used as a laundry room/game room. Outdoors you will find a great covered wooden deck with outdoor kitchen area overlooking the large tree shaded backyard.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Attached, Garage
  • Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Spaces Total: 1

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 10
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Roof Material: Composition

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 390000055120
  • Lot Size: 20865 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1923

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $6,390

Utilities

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

Location

  • County: Washington

Listing Details


Listed by:
William Christensen
Hodde Real Estate Company
(979) 836-8532

Source:
Houston Association of REALTORS
MLS#: 17250837
Houston Association of REALTORS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,032
Cap Rate
2.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-14.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.42
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-9.9%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$739,500
Amount financed:
-$591,600
Down payment:
$147,900
Closing costs:
$22,185
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$170,085
Square feet:
3,024
Cost per square foot:
$245
Monthly rent per square foot:
$0.96

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$591,600
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$3,500
Property tax:
$533
Insurance:
$203
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$4,236

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,900 $34,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$174 -$2,088
Operating income:
$2,726 $32,712

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (18%)
18%-$533-$6,390
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$203-$2,436
Property management: (8%)
8%-$232-$2,784
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$145-$1,740
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$145-$1,740
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (43%)
43%-$1,258-$15,090

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,468 $17,616
Mortgage payments:
-$3,500 -$42,000
Cash flow:
$2,032 $24,384