NOT LISTED FOR SALE

118 E Taft Ave Harlingen, TX 78550

Estimated Value: $120,815 - $148,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
812 Sq Ft
$172/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 24, 2025

Current estimated payment $889/month

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Double Pane Windows
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of March 2025

This delightful property features a main home with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, as well as a 460 square foot 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom efficiency unit. Perfect for first-time home buyers. Great location with easy access to the expressway, schools, parks, shopping centers and many restaurants. Upgrades include fresh interior and exterior paint, new countertops, subway tile, new kitchen and bathroom flooring, new cabinets, new doors, a new roof, insulation, and much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hector Cardoza

Altus Real Estate Group, LLC Brokerage Phone: 9564088351 License #TREC # 0665046 Listed on: 01/20/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

J. Rudy Gonzalez

Troy Giles Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 7,413 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts an alley

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 812 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Quarters
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Sam Houston Elementary School
  • Coakley Middle School
  • Harlingen South High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Finwood Heights Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Electric
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • PropertyType: Residential
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Room
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Road Frontage Type: Alley
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Phone: 956-408-8351
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Subdivision Name: Finwood Heights
  • Reso Accessibility Features: No Handicap Access
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • Reso Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Features: None
  • Room Living Room Area: 1

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Construction Type: HardiPlank Type
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Other Structures: Detached Quarters

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Water Available
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sam Houston
  • High School: Harlingen South
  • Junior High Dist: Harlingen C.I.S.D.
  • Middle Or Junior School: Coakley

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7413
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Square Feet
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2025
Closed on
Mar 24, 2025
Sold by
Palo Verde Realty Investments Inc
Bought by
Feinstein Sarah Theresa
Seller's Agent
Hector Cardoza
Altus Real Estate Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
J. Rudy Gonzalez
Troy Giles Realty
List Price
$149,900
Views
49
Current Estimated Value
$139,454

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.71%
Original Mortgage
$142,373
Outstanding Balance
$141,647
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$2,193

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2021
Sold by
Mcgarity Raymond Edward
Bought by
Flores Rebecca Robles

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2017
Sold by
Aguilera David
Bought by
Mcgarity Raymond Edward and Flores Rebecca Robles

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$38,250
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2010
Sold by
Aguilera R Domaciano and Angelica Aguilera V
Bought by
Aguillera David

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2004
Sold by
Mcgarity Raymond Edward and Mcgarity Raymond Edward
Bought by
Aguilera R Domaciano and Angelica Aguilera V

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2004
Sold by
Mcgarity Pamela and Mcgarity Pamela Merla
Bought by
Mcgarity Raymond Edward and Mcgarity Ii Raymond Edward

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2002
Sold by
Finley Mary Alice
Bought by
Mcgarity Raymond E and Mcgarity Pamela
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Feinstein Sarah Theresa -- Rio Grande Valley Abstract
Flores Rebecca Robles -- None Available
Mcgarity Raymond Edward -- Sierra Title Co
Aguillera David -- None Available
Aguilera R Domaciano -- --
Mcgarity Raymond Edward -- --
Mcgarity Raymond E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Feinstein Sarah Theresa $142,373
Previous Owner Mcgarity Raymond Edward $38,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Sold -- -- --
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Off Market -- -- --
02/20/2025 02/20/25 For Sale $149,900 0.0% $185 / Sq Ft
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Off Market -- -- --
01/20/2025 01/20/25 For Sale $149,900 +57.8% $185 / Sq Ft
01/19/2024 01/19/24 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
01/07/2024 01/07/24 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2024 01/05/24 For Sale $95,000 -- $117 / Sq Ft
Source: Rio Grande Valley Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,974 $97,144 $47,820 $49,324
2024 $1,974 $101,642 $51,156 $50,486
2023 $1,694 $85,380 $33,734 $51,646
2022 $1,180 $51,860 $24,096 $27,764
2021 $1,081 $46,884 $19,276 $27,608
2020 $1,108 $46,884 $19,276 $27,608
2019 $1,060 $44,660 $17,052 $27,608
2018 $1,070 $44,660 $17,052 $27,608
2017 $1,056 $44,660 $17,052 $27,608
2016 $905 $38,281 $11,120 $27,161
2015 $863 $38,281 $11,120 $27,161
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Rio Grande Valley Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 29762248

Rio Grande Valley Multiple Listing Service

APN: 178720-0270-005000

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