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$199,000

For Sale - Active
5109 Avenue L, Galveston, TX 77551
Beds n/a
1 Bath
1,216 Square Feet
0.07 Acres Lot
Built in 1955
For Sale - Active
2 Units
Checked: 11 hours ago
Updated: Oct 31, 2025 at 10:37AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$540
Cap Rate
2.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-14.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.43
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-9.7%

Property Description


0.07 Acres Lot
Built in 1955
For Sale - Active
2 Units

Centrally-located duplex in the heart of Galveston. Both units are currently vacant. Both units have compact washer/dryers and mini-splits for heating/cooling. Upper unit has dishwasher and granite countertops.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Paved
  • Details: Paved
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 1.0

Interior Features

  • # of Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Asbestos Shingle
  • Roof Material: Composition

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential Income
  • Land Use Subtype: Duplex

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 296500300009000
  • Lot Size: 3000 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Multi Family
  • Year Built: 1955

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $3,461

Utilities

  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling: Other

Location

  • County: Galveston

Listing Details


Listed by:
Simone Alexandrova
Stoneburner & Associates
(832) 716-6248

Source:
Houston Association of REALTORS
MLS#: 44433042
Houston Association of REALTORS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$540
Cap Rate
2.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-14.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.43
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-9.7%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$199,000
Amount financed:
-$159,200
Down payment:
$39,800
Closing costs:
$5,970
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$45,770
Square feet:
1,216
Cost per square foot:
$164
Monthly rent per square foot:
$0.82

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$159,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$942
Property tax:
$288
Insurance:
$70
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,300

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$1,000 $12,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$60 -$720
Operating income:
$940 $11,280

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (29%)
29%-$288-$3,461
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$70-$840
Property management: (8%)
8%-$80-$960
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$50-$600
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$50-$600
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (54%)
54%-$538-$6,461

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$402 $4,824
Mortgage payments:
-$942 -$11,304
Cash flow:
-$540 -$6,480