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$197,500

For Sale - Active
948 Sycamore St, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 Beds
1 Bath
853 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1949
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 17 hours ago
Updated: Aug 19, 2025 at 03:49AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$208
Cap Rate
4.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-5.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.78
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-1.3%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1949
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

3 blocks from the San Marcos River / Rio Vista is the sweetest little central San Marcos home! This property has been lovingly filled, through out the years, with native and medicinal plants, fruiting trees and flowering vines! Make your walkable San Marcos dreams a reality with this centrally located home which includes two out buildings, She Shed and The Cabin, for the use of your choosing! Some of the many things you can walk & bike too include Rio Vista, Children's Park, Activity Center, Public Library, San MarcosTown Hall, Cornacopia, HEB, Downtown San Marcos, Plaza Park, Lion's Club, EVO Entertainment, Gold's Gym, Chuy's, Chilantro, Hopdoddy, Thai Thai Cafe, Jiu Jitsu, Green Mesquite BBQ, Kobe Sushi, and so much more! 2025 Roof! Buyer to verify all info

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Carport
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 3
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Stucco
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof Type: Hip
  • Roof Material: Composition, Shingle

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: R39087
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1949

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $2,870

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Space Heater
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)

Location

  • County: Hays

Listing Details


Listed by:
Elizabeth Emberson
The Stiles Agency
(512) 300-5724

Source:
Central Texas MLS (CTXMLS)
MLS#: 582496
Central Texas MLS (CTXMLS)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$208
Cap Rate
4.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-5.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.78
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-1.3%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$197,500
Amount financed:
-$158,000
Down payment:
$39,500
Closing costs:
$5,925
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$45,425
Square feet:
853
Cost per square foot:
$232
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.64

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$158,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$935
Property tax:
$239
Insurance:
$98
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,272

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$1,400 $16,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$84 -$1,008
Operating income:
$1,316 $15,792

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (17%)
17%-$239-$2,870
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$98-$1,176
Property management: (8%)
8%-$112-$1,344
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$70-$840
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$70-$840
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (42%)
42%-$589-$7,070

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$727 $8,724
Mortgage payments:
-$935 -$11,220
Cash flow:
$208 $2,496