NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 Karen Dr Alamo, TX 78516

Estimated Value: $225,631 - $275,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,795 Sq Ft
$134/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 27, 2016

Current estimated payment $1,472/month

567 Days on Market

Highlights

  • On Golf Course
  • Active Adult
  • High Ceiling
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Golf Cart Garage
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of October 2016

Reduced $16,000! Beautiful and modern 3 BR, 2 bath house with open concept, great for entertaining. Large windows and high ceilings. The third bedroom has built-in wrap-around desks and is still large enough for a bed if desired. Kitchen, dining room, and living area are open. All tile floors except office/bedroom. Master suite has large bathroom with double vanities, walk-in shower, and huge walk-in closet. Guest bedroom is large and guest bath has tub-shower combination. Very nice laundry room with plentiful storage and folding area. The oversized tiled garage has many storage cabinets. An additional golf cart garage provides room for the golf cart and/or workshop space. This house has a lovely screened in front porch with view of #6 fairway. ACC is an over-55 community

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Connie Trafton

Trafton Advisory Group, Ltd. Listed on: 03/19/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,213

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 6,229 Sq Ft Lot
  • On Golf Course

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Golf Cart Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,795 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vertical Blinds
  • Solar Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio

Schools

  • Rivas Elementary School
  • Todd Middle School
  • Donna High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number A175003000032100

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Alamo Country Club Subdivision

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,213

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Exit Tower Rd from Expressway 83 and head North. Alamo Country Club will be on right hand side before reaching Hwy 495. ACC is an over-55 community.
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.143
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Alamo Country Club
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • GMAR_GeocodeConfidence: Unknown
  • GMAR_LicensedSupervisor: Gene Trafton
  • Non-Allowables: No
  • Non-Conveyances: All furniture & decorations
  • Repairs YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingle
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater (Reverse Osmosis), Water Heater, Water Softener, Water Heater (In Garage), Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Oven-Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range-Electric Smooth, Washer
  • Other Equipment: 1 Year Warranty, Satellite System
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Energy Feature (Storm Door)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Living Area: 1795
  • Window Features: Energy Features (Double Pane Windows), Energy Feature (Solar Screen), Vertical Blinds, Skylight(s)
  • Master Bedroom Features: Double Vanity, Shower Only, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Lower

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rock Yard
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer, Countertops (Tile), Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Decorative/High Ceilings, Office/Study, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar
  • Fencing: None
  • Lot Features: Alley, Curb & Gutters, On Golf Course
  • Pool Features: None
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Pool YN: No
  • Golf Cart: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Golf Cart Garage, No Carport, Garage Door Opener, Other Garage or Carport, Garage Faces Rear

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Certified 55+ Community, Gated, Golf, Guarded Entrance, Pool, Tennis Available, Tennis Privileges
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association Fee: 150
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rivas
  • High School: Donna H.S.
  • Junior High Dist: Donna ISD
  • Middle Or Junior School: Todd

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6229.08
  • Parcel #: A175003000032100
  • Own Lot YN: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4213

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2024
Sold by
Bishop Albert M and Curry Marcia
Bought by
Curry Marcia
Current Estimated Value
$240,408

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2015
Closed on
Oct 27, 2016
Sold by
Preler Margarita M and Preler Gerald R
Bought by
Bishop Albert M and Bishop Judy C
Seller's Agent
Connie Trafton
Trafton Advisory Group, Ltd.
List Price
$185,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.77%
Original Mortgage
$149,625
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2010
Sold by
Meyer Ronald L and The Ronald L Meyer Revocable T
Bought by
Preler Gerald R and Preler Helen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,830
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Curry Marcia -- None Listed On Document
Bishop Albert M -- None Listed On Document
Bishop Albert M -- None Available
Preler Gerald R -- San Jacinto Title Services M
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bishop Albert M $149,625
Previous Owner Preler Gerald R $171,830
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/27/2016 10/27/16 Sold -- -- --
10/06/2016 10/06/16 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2015 03/19/15 For Sale $185,000 -- $103 / 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
2025 $2,434 $222,786 $65,000 $157,786
2024 $2,434 $221,964 $47,500 $174,464
2023 $5,267 $206,947 $0 $0
2022 $4,901 $188,134 $0 $0
2021 $4,487 $171,031 $36,563 $135,765
2020 $4,215 $155,483 $36,563 $118,920
2019 $4,074 $148,569 $36,563 $112,006
2018 $4,122 $151,335 $36,563 $114,772
2017 $4,213 $152,718 $36,563 $116,155
2016 $4,189 $151,852 $36,563 $115,289
2015 $3,345 $154,564 $36,563 $118,001
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 183265

Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS®

APN: A1750-03-000-0321-00