$129,900
$40K PRICE DROP

221 E Taft Ave Harlingen, TX 78550

Estimated payment $874/month

Total Views 13,114
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,188 Sq Ft
$109 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Corner Lot
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

This corner-lot investment property offers a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with an attached apartment, unbeatable location near schools, expressways, and medical facilities—ideal for rental income and long-term value. Electrical and plumbing have been upgraded. Roof was replaced about 11 years ago. Home does need some TLC and will be sold "AS IS". A/C unit is on lease through George Cunningham.

Listing Agent

Bertha De La Rosa

Legacy Realty Group Rgv Listed on: 09/19/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,422

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 7,694 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,188 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Laminate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Finwood Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1787200200013000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,422

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: Going North on Expressway take an exit on F Street, pass the first stop light, continue straight, then turn right on Taft Ave. home should be on the right hand side.
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1766
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Finwood Heights
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: None
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingle
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Living Area: 1188
  • Window Features: No Window Coverings
  • Master Bedroom Features: Shower Only

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Interior Amenities: Countertops (Other), Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Pool YN: No
  • Golf Cart: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sam Houston
  • High School: Harlingen South H.S.
  • Junior High Dist: Harlingen ISD
  • Middle Or Junior School: Coakley

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7694.0028
  • Parcel #: 1787200200013000

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2422

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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
2025 $2,422 $120,289 $49,629 $70,660
2024 $2,422 $124,726 $53,091 $71,635
2023 $2,154 $108,595 $35,010 $73,585
2022 $1,473 $64,773 $25,007 $39,766
2021 $1,343 $58,250 $20,005 $38,245
2020 $1,376 $58,250 $20,005 $38,245
2019 $1,327 $55,942 $17,697 $38,245
2018 $1,341 $55,942 $17,697 $38,245
2017 $1,322 $55,942 $17,697 $38,245
2016 $1,173 $49,641 $11,542 $38,099
2015 $1,120 $49,641 $11,542 $38,099
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/05/2026 01/05/26 Price Changed $129,900 -3.8% $109 / Sq Ft
11/25/2025 11/25/25 Price Changed $135,000 -10.0% $114 / Sq Ft
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Price Changed $149,999 -11.8% $126 / Sq Ft
09/19/2025 09/19/25 For Sale $170,000 -- $143 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $53,514 FHA
Source: Public Records

Source: Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 481200

Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS®

APN: 178720-0200-013000