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Investment Highlights

  • 73,240 SF Retail Shopping Center Situated on 9 Acres
  • Strong Tenant Mix Including Two Government Tenants
  • ±2 Acres of Commercially Zoned Development Land
  • $885,299 Net Operating Income | $1,130,194 Effective Gross Income
  • ±15,000 SF Second-Floor Vacancy Providing Value-Add Lease-Up Opportunity
  • Located in Growing Brownsville Market Supported by SpaceX Starbase, LNG Projects, and Port of Brownsville Expansion

Executive Summary

La Placita Shopping Center is a 73,240 SF retail center located at 1655 Ruben M. Torres Blvd in Brownsville, Texas, situated on 9 acres along one of the city’s primary retail corridors. The property consists of two main retail buildings and two standalone structures with a diverse tenant mix, including two government tenants, generating $1,130,194 in effective gross income and $885,299 in net operating income.
The center also features approximately 15,000 SF of second-floor vacancy, providing a value-add opportunity through lease-up. In addition, the property includes approximately 1.5 acres of commercially zoned land on the east side of the site, offering potential for future development.
Strategically located near H-E-B, Walmart, and Whataburger, the property benefits from strong traffic and consumer demand. The Brownsville market continues to grow due to SpaceX’s Starbase facility, LNG export projects, and expanding industrial development at the Port of Brownsville, supporting long-term retail demand in the Rio Grande Valley.

Financial Summary (Actual - 2025) Click Here to Access

Annual (CAD) Annual Per SF (CAD)
Gross Rental Income $99,999 $9.99
Other Income $99,999 $9.99
Vacancy Loss $99,999 $9.99
Effective Gross Income $99,999 $9.99
Taxes $99,999 $9.99
Operating Expenses $99,999 $9.99
Total Expenses $99,999 $9.99
Net Operating Income $99,999 $9.99

Financial Summary (Actual - 2025) Click Here to Access

Gross Rental Income (CAD)
Annual $99,999
Annual Per SF $9.99
Other Income (CAD)
Annual $99,999
Annual Per SF $9.99
Vacancy Loss (CAD)
Annual $99,999
Annual Per SF $9.99
Effective Gross Income (CAD)
Annual $99,999
Annual Per SF $9.99
Taxes (CAD)
Annual $99,999
Annual Per SF $9.99
Operating Expenses (CAD)
Annual $99,999
Annual Per SF $9.99
Total Expenses (CAD)
Annual $99,999
Annual Per SF $9.99
Net Operating Income (CAD)
Annual $99,999
Annual Per SF $9.99

Property Facts

Sale Type
Investment
Property Type
Retail
Property Subtype
Storefront
Building Size
73,240 SF
Building Class
C
Year Built
2005
Price
$16,424,759 CAD
Price Per SF
$224.26 CAD
Cap Rate
7.38%
NOI
$1,211,735 CAD
Percent Leased
77%
Tenancy
Multiple
Building Height
2 Stories
Building FAR
0.19
Lot Size
9.00 AC
Zoning
C
Frontage
978’ on Ruben M Torres Boulevard

Amenities

  • Dedicated Turn Lane
  • Pylon Sign
  • Restaurant
  • Signage

Major Tenants Click Here to Access

  • Tenant
  • Industry
  • SF Occupied
  • Rent/SF
  • Lease End
  • 911 Cafe
  • -
  • 99,999 SF
  • -
  • Jan 0000
  • Coldwell Banker
  • Real Estate
  • 99,999 SF
  • -
  • Jan 0000
  • Dk's
  • Accommodation and Food Services
  • 99,999 SF
  • -
  • Jan 0000
  • Edwards Title
  • -
  • 99,999 SF
  • -
  • Jan 0000
  • Layne's Chicken Fingers
  • -
  • 99,999 SF
  • -
  • Jan 0000
  • New Beauty Concepts
  • -
  • 99,999 SF
  • -
  • -
  • New Beginning Enterprises
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 99,999 SF
  • -
  • -
  • Palace
  • -
  • 99,999 SF
  • -
  • -
  • Texas Attorney General
  • -
  • 99,999 SF
  • -
  • Jan 0000
  • Texas Comptroller of Public Accountants
  • -
  • 99,999 SF
  • -
  • Jan 0000
Tenant Industry SF Occupied Rent/SF Lease End
911 Cafe - 99,999 SF - Jan 0000
Coldwell Banker Real Estate 99,999 SF - Jan 0000
Dk's Accommodation and Food Services 99,999 SF - Jan 0000
Edwards Title - 99,999 SF - Jan 0000
Layne's Chicken Fingers - 99,999 SF - Jan 0000
New Beauty Concepts - 99,999 SF - -
New Beginning Enterprises Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 99,999 SF - -
Palace - 99,999 SF - -
Texas Attorney General - 99,999 SF - Jan 0000
Texas Comptroller of Public Accountants - 99,999 SF - Jan 0000

Space Availability

  • Space
  • Size
  • Space Use
  • Position
  • Available
  • 2nd Floor
  • 5,000-7,500 SF
  • Office
  • -
  • Now
  • 200
  • 5,000-7,500 SF
  • Office/Medical
  • -
  • Now

This private, flexible second-floor unit is well-suited for office, professional services, studio, medical, or specialized uses, offering separation from ground-level traffic while still benefiting from the energy of the center below. The space is well-maintained, features abundant natural light, and allows for adaptable build-out configurations. ±15,000 SF second-floor space Ideal for office, professional services, medical, studio, or specialty users Private second-floor setting with reduced ground-level traffic Open, flexible floor plan allowing multiple layout configurations Abundant natural light throughout the space Well-maintained condition Easy access from Ruben M. Torres Blvd Ample shared parking on-site Located within a stabilized shopping center

Space Size Space Use Position Available
2nd Floor 5,000-7,500 SF Office - Now
200 5,000-7,500 SF Office/Medical - Now

2nd Floor

Size
5,000-7,500 SF
Space Use
Office
Position
-
Available
Now

200

Size
5,000-7,500 SF
Space Use
Office/Medical
Position
-
Available
Now

200

Size 5,000-7,500 SF
Space Use Office/Medical
Position -
Available Now

This private, flexible second-floor unit is well-suited for office, professional services, studio, medical, or specialized uses, offering separation from ground-level traffic while still benefiting from the energy of the center below. The space is well-maintained, features abundant natural light, and allows for adaptable build-out configurations. ±15,000 SF second-floor space Ideal for office, professional services, medical, studio, or specialty users Private second-floor setting with reduced ground-level traffic Open, flexible floor plan allowing multiple layout configurations Abundant natural light throughout the space Well-maintained condition Easy access from Ruben M. Torres Blvd Ample shared parking on-site Located within a stabilized shopping center

Nearby Major Retailers

Chase Bank
7 Brew Coffee
Luby's
Starbucks
H-E-B
PNC Bank
Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse
IHOP
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Number
019011-0010-001000
Land Assessment
$3,219,581 CAD
Improvements Assessment
$3,532,476 CAD
Total Assessment
$6,752,057 CAD
Annual Taxes
-$1 CAD ($0.00 CAD/SF)
Tax Year
2025
  • Listing ID: 39792160

  • Date on Market: 2026-03-16

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 1655 Ruben Torres Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521

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