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An art piece of a Javelina, which is a native species of the Las Milpas area.
Las Milpas is home to one of the largest trade sites along the border
Las Milpas is one of many neighborhoods along the Texas-Mexico border. The Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge runs through the community, facilitating trade and travel between the U.S. and Mexico and attracting industrial facilities. Residents drive about 5 miles into central Pharr or to nearby cities like McAllen and Mission for most of their shopping, but can find local parks and restaurants in the neighborhood. As part of the Rio Grande Valley, Las Milpas lies along the migration route for hundreds of bird and butterfly species.
Homes rarely go on sale, but cost less than most of Pharr when they do
You are more likely to find plots of land for sale in Las Milpas than actual homes, with lots starting at nearly a quarter of an acre and exceeding 10 acres. Most are zoned for industrial use. “There’s a super high demand for land for people building cold storage facilities out there,” says Realtor Juan Elizondo with Re/Max Elite Mission, who has been working in the area since 2017.
The few homes that hit the market include mid-20th-century ranch-style houses and New Traditional builds from the 2020s. The median single-family home price is slightly lower than the rest of Pharr and significantly lower than in McAllen. You can expect to pay around the mid-$100,000s.
Single story brick style home located in the South Creek subdivision in Las Milpas.
Two story stucco and wood style homes are located throughout Las Milpas.
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Utilities like water and broadband are widely available
In recent decades, this South Pharr neighborhood has introduced reliable utilities like electricity, plumbing and potable water. The most recent addition is broadband. Since then, local high schoolers have been helping residents improve their digital literacy. This is just one example of the ways neighbors support each other in the McAllen region. “You’ll never see a light bulb out or a pothole unfilled for more than two days,” says Regina Acosta, a market research analyst for the city of McAllen.
Pharr International Bridge connects The United States and Mexico.
Cars are a must, whether you’re going to McAllen or across the bridge
Cars are an absolute must in Las Milpas. “If you don’t have a car here – and not just in Las Milpas, but in the whole valley – it’s very, very difficult to get around,” Elizondo says. U.S. Route 281 goes through the neighborhood, leading about 15 minutes to Pharr’s city center. McAllen is about 10 miles away, just under a 20-minute drive, and you can take Interstate 2 to Mission, which is about 15 miles away, and the drive takes less than half an hour.
If you go south on U.S.-281, you’ll reach the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge, one of the largest trade hubs on the Texas-Mexico border. Produce like avocados and strawberries are some of the main imports, which is why cold storage is such a large investment in the area.
Students attend Pharr-San Juan-Alamo or Valley View schools
Students who live in Las Milpas are either assigned to the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District or the Valley View Independent School District. Both have only one option for middle and high school, and both accept interdistrict transfers.
Valley View Junior High School is located in Pharr.
Ceasar Chavez Elementary School is located in Las Milpas.
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Residents have access to community resources like the local park
Elizondo says that Las Milpas feels “like a little town. We don’t have a lot of things big cities have, but it’s a great place to raise a family.” This is partly because of amenities like Jones Box Park, which has a walking trail, basketball courts and playgrounds. It is down the road from the Boys & Girls Club of Pharr – San Juan, which offers athletic, educational and social programs for children and teenagers. Another community resource is the Pharr Development and Research Center, where patrons can check out books or use free Wi-Fi and public computers. The center also hosts events like career fairs.
Jones Box Park has multiple basketball courts available on it's premises.
Jones Box Park has a 1 mile walking trail along with a playground and multiple basketball courts.
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Hikers and birders visit Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
Living in Las Milpas means you’re only 10 miles from the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, where you can:
Bike the 7-mile loop through the park
Enjoy easy hikes on the Malachite Trail or challenging hikes like the Resaca Loop Trail
Attend pop-up events like painting in the park
It is one of the many places in the Rio Grande Valley where you can spot birds and butterflies as they travel south from early September to late October.
Local businesses are in the neighborhood, with larger retailers nearby
There are a handful of shops and restaurants in Las Milpas, including:
Big G Grocery & Meat Market, a local grocer with an attached Mexican restaurant
Snack Stop Diner, which embraces its retro theme with checkered floors and arcade games
Alvarado’s Bakery, which makes traditional Mexican desserts like conchas
Junior’s Supermarket, the largest grocery store in the neighborhood
You can also head to La Plaza Mall in McAllen for its movie theater, department stores and other well-known retailers.
Big G Grocery is a family owned grocery store located in Las Milpas.
Snack Stop is a family-owned small business inspired by 1950s retro diners.
Snack Stop has a unique retro diner vibe unmatched to any other in Las Milpas.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Las Milpas Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Las Milpas, Pharr sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Las Milpas, Pharr over the last 12 months is $155,000, down 70% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Premier industrial land is available in the new BAHN Industrial Park, located at the intersection of E. Military Highway and S. Dekal Drive in Pharr, Texas. Lot 4, which the Seller is willing to subdivide into parcels as small as approximately 11.92 acres, offers shovel-ready infrastructure consistent with all lots in the park. The park is strategically positioned just 1 mile from the Pharr
Premier industrial land is available in the new BAHN Industrial Park, located at the intersection of E. Military Highway and S. Dekal Drive in Pharr, Texas. Lot 4, which the Seller is willing to subdivide into parcels as small as approximately 5.96 acres, offers shovel-ready infrastructure consistent with all lots in the park. The park is strategically positioned just 1 mile from the Pharr
Premier industrial land is available in the new BAHN Industrial Park, located at the intersection of E. Military Highway and S. Dekal Drive in Pharr, Texas. Lot 4, which the Seller is willing to subdivide into parcels as small as approximately 8.94 acres, offers shovel-ready infrastructure consistent with all lots in the park. The park is strategically positioned just 1 mile from the Pharr
Premier industrial land is available in the new BAHN Industrial Park, located at the intersection of East Hi Line Road and S. Dekal Drive in Pharr, Texas. Lot 2 offers shovel-ready infrastructure in the park. The park is strategically positioned just 1 mile from the Pharr International Bridge and 1 mile from the new 365 Tollway intersection at E. High Line Road, with direct access to an
Recently remodeled spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. Open concept living, dining and kitchen area. Huge laundry room, also a bonus/ muti purpose room. Fully fenced property, 1 car carport with multiple parking area. Minutes away from the Pharr International Bridge.
Discover endless potential with this strategically located property on the corner of Cage Road and Hall Acres, offering exceptional visibility and accessibility in a high-traffic area. This site is ideal for a commercial plaza, retail center, professional offices, or mixed-use development. Surrounded by thriving businesses and residential growth, the location provides strong consumer demand and
±34.70 Acres | Prime Development OpportunityExceptional tract of land featuring dual access from Military Highway and Highline Road. Ideally suited for development, this property is surrounded by established industrial warehouses and strategically located near Pharr International Bridge and the Hidalgo International Bridge. Positioned within minutes of one of the nation's busiest U.S.–Mexico
Offering 1.5 acres of prime commercial/industrial land for sale in Monarch Business Park, Pharr, TX. This versatile property is perfect for developing either dry or cold storage warehouses or pursuing a build-to-rent/Hedge Funds strategy. Strategically located near the Pharr-Reynosa border crossing, this plot is ready for construction. Zoned as commercial-light industrial, this sought-after
Premier industrial land is available in the new BAHN Industrial Park, located at the intersection of E. Military Highway and S. Dekal Drive in Pharr, Texas. Lot 4, which the Seller is willing to subdivide into parcels as small as approximately 2.98 acres, offers shovel-ready infrastructure consistent with all lots in the park. The park is strategically positioned just 1 mile from the Pharr
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