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$315,000

For Sale - Active
638 Essex St, San Antonio, TX 78210
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,334 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1930
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 22 hours ago
Updated: Aug 31, 2025 at 10:12AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$723
Cap Rate
2.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-12.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.52
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-7.6%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1930
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Charming & Fully Renovated Historic Home in Denver Heights! Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home where historic charm meets modern living. Every detail has been thoughtfully refreshed, from the roof down to the kitchen and baths, with high-quality finishes throughout. As you arrive, a gated front entry and brick-paved path lead you to the inviting covered front porch. Step inside and you'll be greeted by soaring ceilings, an open floor plan, and a built-in bar area in the living room-perfect for entertaining. The kitchen is a true showstopper, featuring custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, induction stove, and sleek quartz countertops. The adjacent laundry/mud room opens to a spacious rear deck with built-in seating, ideal for gatherings. Each bedroom offers its own fully updated bathroom, combining style and comfort. Enjoy modern conveniences like Bluetooth speakers throughout the home and rear deck, an electric vehicle charger, plus a sprinkler system in the back yard. Out back, you'll find a large fenced yard, complete with a wooden deck and storage shed-plenty of space to relax, entertain, or garden. This home truly has it all: charm, character, and every modern update you could want. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Denver Heights history, perfectly reimagined for today's lifestyle!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: None/Not Applicable
  • 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: 5
  • # of Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood
  • Roof Material: Composition

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 016470370100
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: One Story
  • Year Built: 1930

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $7,339

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Location

  • County: Bexar

Listing Details


Listed by:
Stephanie Jewett
Phyllis Browning Company
(210) 325-9595

Source:
San Antonio Board of REALTORS
MLS#: 1894072
San Antonio Board of REALTORS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$723
Cap Rate
2.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-12.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.52
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-7.6%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$315,000
Amount financed:
-$252,000
Down payment:
$63,000
Closing costs:
$9,450
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$72,450
Square feet:
1,334
Cost per square foot:
$236
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.50

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$252,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,491
Property tax:
$612
Insurance:
$140
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,243

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,000 $24,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$120 -$1,440
Operating income:
$1,880 $22,560

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (31%)
31%-$612-$7,339
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$140-$1,680
Property management: (8%)
8%-$160-$1,920
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$100-$1,200
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$100-$1,200
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (56%)
56%-$1,112-$13,339

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$768 $9,216
Mortgage payments:
-$1,491 -$17,892
Cash flow:
$723 $8,676