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$475,500

For Sale - Active
539 Elm St, New Ulm, TX 78950
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,822 Square Feet
0.39 Acres Lot
Built in 2018
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 19 minutes ago
Updated: Aug 19, 2025 at 02:48PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$700
Cap Rate
3.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-7.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.69
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-3.4%

Property Description


0.39 Acres Lot
Built in 2018
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Custom home where vintage charm meets modern luxury. This thoughtfully designed residence features two spacious bedrooms, each with its own en suite. The kitchen boasts abundant soft-close cabinetry and an oversized brick island that opens to the dining and family areas—perfect for entertaining. Soaring 12-foot ceilings, high-end finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship provide a timeless, traditional aesthetic. Highlights include oak wood flooring, marble countertops, tongue-and-groove ceilings, designer accent wall treatments, and multiple French doors that fill the space with natural light. Step outside to a generous half-wrap front and side porch, ideal for relaxing or hosting guests. Additional features include a double foundation and more—all nestled in the charming township of New Ulm, Texas. Come see this beauty and make it your own!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Details: No Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 9
  • # of Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
  • Roof Material: Composition, Metal

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 72207
  • Lot Size: 16875 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Contemporary/Modern
  • Year Built: 2018

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $4,586

Utilities

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

Location

  • County: Austin

Listing Details


Listed by:
Janet Schulze
Mainstay Realty
(713) 725-5516

Source:
Houston Association of REALTORS
MLS#: 11073543
Houston Association of REALTORS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$700
Cap Rate
3.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-7.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.69
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-3.4%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$475,500
Amount financed:
-$380,400
Down payment:
$95,100
Closing costs:
$14,265
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$109,365
Square feet:
1,822
Cost per square foot:
$261
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.54

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$380,400
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$2,250
Property tax:
$382
Insurance:
$196
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,828

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,800 $33,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$168 -$2,016
Operating income:
$2,632 $31,584

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (14%)
14%-$382-$4,586
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$196-$2,352
Property management: (8%)
8%-$224-$2,688
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$140-$1,680
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$140-$1,680
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (39%)
39%-$1,082-$12,986

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,550 $18,600
Mortgage payments:
-$2,250 -$27,000
Cash flow:
$700 $8,400