$197,900
SOLD SEP 16, 2016
Last list price

1608 Merlin Dr Mission, TX 78572

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,416 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$82 Per Sq Ft

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Mature Trees
  • Bonus Room
  • John H. Shary Elementary School Rated A-
  • Jetted Soaking Tub and Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of September 2016

Truly Lovely Sharyland Home in Stewart Terrace Off Stewart Road Just South of Griffin Parkway on the East Side. This Property Has Been Beautifully Maintained. Some of the Many Amenities Include: Wide Rock Sidewalk to Tiled Front Porch, Freshly Painted Front Door with Leaded Glass Side Panels and Transom, Freshly Painted Interior in Neutral Tones, Open Concept Kitchen with Painted Cabinetry, Decorative Ceiling Treatments, Bonus Room with Half Bath, Large Laundry Room, Side-Entry Garage, Tiled and Covered Patio, Expansive Back Yard with Mature Oak Trees and Southern Exposure.....Ideal for Play and Entertaining, and So Much More! Please View the Virtual Tour for a Complete Selection of Photos. Enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Wilson

Keller Williams Realty RGV Listed on: 06/07/2016

Keller Williams Realty RGV

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,071

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinkler System
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,416 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Jetted Soaking Tub and Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Shary Elementary School
  • Sharyland North Junior Middle School
  • Sharyland High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Stewart Terrace Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number S624500000002300

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,071

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Griffin Parkway, 495, South on Stewart Road. East on Merlin Drive.
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.292
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Stewart Terrace
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • Building Stories: 1
  • GMAR_GeocodeConfidence: Unknown
  • GMAR_Escrow: 2000
  • GMAR_LicensedSupervisor: Joyce Toombs
  • Non-Allowables: No
  • Non-Conveyances: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Dec Mirror in Bath
  • Repairs YN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingle
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Stove/Range-Electric Coil
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Living Area: 2416
  • Window Features: Energy Features (Double Pane Windows), Wood/Faux Blinds
  • Master Bedroom Features: Double Vanity, Soaking Tub, His and Hers Closets, Private Commode, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool Jets

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Mature Trees, Sprinkler System
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer, Countertops (Solid Surface), Bonus Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Decorative/High Ceilings
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wood
  • Lot Features: Curb & Gutters
  • Pool Features: None
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio
  • Pool YN: No
  • Golf Cart: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, No Carport, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Utilities: Internet Access, Cable Available
  • Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Shary
  • High School: Sharyland H.S.
  • Junior High Dist: Sharyland ISD
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sharyland North Junior

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12719.52
  • Parcel #: S624500000002300
  • Own Lot YN: Yes
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 16
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5071

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2016
Closed on
Sep 12, 2016
Sold by
Gonima Gil Eric and Errickson Amy Lynn
Bought by
Murchison Michael Don
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Wilson
Keller Williams Realty RGV
List Price
$197,900
Current Estimated Value
$321,510

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.57%
Original Mortgage
$200,850
Outstanding Balance
$162,590
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$190,667

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2011
Sold by
Duque Christopher and Duque Sandra M
Bought by
Gonima Amy L and Gonima Gil Eric

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,168
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2011
Sold by
The Shary Group Ltd
Bought by
Vilchis Rodriguez Luis Miguel Saavedra and Vilchis Santana Ana Ivonne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$47,244
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 1998
Sold by
Martinez J R and Martinez Betty
Bought by
Castillo Roger and Castillo Monica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,400
Interest Rate
7.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 1997
Sold by
Stewart Terrace Partnership
Bought by
Martinez J R
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Vendors Lien -- Edwards Abstract & Title Co
Vendors Lien -- Sierra Title
Vendors Lien -- None Available
Vendors Lien -- --
Warranty Deed -- Security Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,850 VA
Previous Owner $168,168 VA
Previous Owner $47,244 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $125,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2016 09/16/16 Sold -- -- --
06/21/2016 06/21/16 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2016 06/07/16 For Sale $197,900 -- $82 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $5,931 $290,447 $42,696 $247,751
2023 $6,565 $275,926 $0 $0
2022 $6,370 $249,114 $0 $0
2021 $5,914 $226,467 $42,696 $183,771
2020 $5,760 $211,556 $42,696 $168,860
2019 $5,500 $198,972 $42,696 $163,527
2018 $5,012 $180,884 $36,323 $144,561
2017 $5,094 $182,527 $36,323 $146,204
2016 $5,140 $184,170 $36,323 $147,847
2015 $4,705 $185,813 $36,323 $149,490
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 196272

Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS®

APN: S6245-00-000-0023-00