NOT LISTED FOR SALE

237 Karen Dr Alamo, TX 78516

Estimated Value: $152,000 - $186,518

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,247 Sq Ft
$137/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 05, 2020

Current estimated payment $1,137/month

622 Days on Market

Highlights

  • On Golf Course
  • Active Adult
  • Golf Cart Garage
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Mature Trees
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of October 2020

Very nice 2 bedroom, 2 bath, large living room with built-in shelving, beautiful leaded glass front door, and high ceilings throughout, with no popcorn. Each bedroom has ensuite bath of its own. Lots of natural light. Laundry room off large kitchen. Double car garage with side entry, plus golf cart garage. Recent electrical and plumbing upgrades as well as recent roof and air conditioner and heater. The golf cart goes with the house. All major appliances and basic furniture remain. Great view of #6 fairway of beautifully maintained golf course. Covered front porch. Beautiful brick home in great location. No neighbors behind. Nice neighbors on each side. Very reasonable priced. Seller will consider trade for an RV of approximately the same value. Seller is firm on $110,000. No further negotiations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Connie Trafton

Trafton Advisory Group, Ltd. Listed on: 12/13/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Connie Trafton

Trafton Advisory Group, Ltd. Listed on: 12/13/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,620

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 6,251 Sq Ft Lot
  • On Golf Course
  • Mature Trees

HOA Fees

  • $162 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,247 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number A175003000032500

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Alamo Country Club HOA
  • Alamo Country Club Subdivision
  • Planned Unit Development

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,620

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$162 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Alamo Country Club sits in between McAllen TX and Weslaco TX in a small town called Alamo. We are only a short drive away from beautiful South Padre Island where you can enjoy all of the beach amenities. Progresso Mexico is also a short drive where you can get greatly reduced dental care and very reasonable medicine. Exit Expressway 83 or I2 onto Tower Rd heading north. Alamo Country club is down 3/4 a mile on the right. The guard at the gate will direct you. The guards monitor who comes and goes, and also drive around all night long with spotlight.
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1435
  • 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: Arthur Eugene Trafton
  • Non-Allowables: No
  • Non-Realty Items: 1500
  • Non-Conveyances: personal
  • Repairs YN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingle
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater (In Garage), Dishwasher, Dryer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range-Electric Coil, Washer
  • Other Equipment: 1 Year Warranty
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Living Area: 1247
  • Window Features: Energy Features (Double Pane Windows), Wood/Faux Blinds
  • Master Bedroom Features: Double Vanity, Shower Only, Walk-In Closet(s)

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Mature Trees
  • Interior Amenities: Countertops (Laminate), Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Decorative/High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fencing: None
  • Lot Features: Curb & Gutters, Mature Trees, On Golf Course, Sidewalks
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Pool YN: No
  • Golf Cart: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Golf Cart Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Security: 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: Certified 55+ Community, Curbs, Golf, Guarded Entrance, Planned Unit Development (PUD), Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Privileges
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association Fee: 162
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Alamo Country Club HOA
  • 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: 6250.86
  • Parcel #: A175003000032500
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2620

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2024
Sold by
Samora Rebecca Dawn and Lamp Linda Dale
Bought by
Baumler Daniel Mark and Baumler Phyllis Ann
Current Estimated Value
$171,380

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2018
Closed on
Oct 1, 2020
Sold by
Ehrhart Dorian E and The Ehrhart Trust
Bought by
Samora Rebecca Dawn
Seller's Agent
Connie Trafton
Trafton Advisory Group, Ltd.
Buyer's Agent
Connie Trafton
Trafton Advisory Group, Ltd.
List Price
$115,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.03%
Original Mortgage
$88,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2009
Sold by
Ball William S and The Ball Family Revocable Trus
Bought by
Ehrhart Dorian E and The Ehrhart Trust #Dee 95-1
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Baumler Daniel Mark -- Corporation Service
Samora Rebecca Dawn -- San Jacinto Title Svcs Holly
Ehrhart Dorian E -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Samora Rebecca Dawn $88,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/05/2020 10/05/20 Sold -- -- --
08/25/2020 08/25/20 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2018 12/12/18 For Sale $115,000 -- $92 / 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 $837 $131,000 $65,000 $66,000
2024 $837 $130,699 -- --
2023 $3,024 $118,817 $47,500 $71,317
2022 $2,891 $110,952 $36,563 $74,389
2021 $2,911 $110,952 $36,563 $74,389
2020 $2,759 $101,764 $36,563 $65,201
2019 $2,551 $93,017 $36,563 $56,454
2018 $2,577 $94,608 $36,563 $58,045
2017 $2,654 $96,199 $36,563 $59,636
2016 $2,610 $94,608 $36,563 $58,045
2015 $766 $96,199 $36,563 $59,636
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Connie Trafton

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Connie Trafton

    Trafton Advisory Group, Ltd.

    (210) 218-3712

    1 in this area

    1 Total Sale

    Connie Trafton
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Map

Source: Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 307120

Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS®

APN: A1750-03-000-0325-00

Texas Hidalgo County Alamo 78516

237 Karen Dr, Alamo, TX

Not Listed for Sale

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