Seller's Agent in 2025
Michael Hernandez
KELLER WILLIAMS LRGV
(210) 394-1972
63 Total Sales
Last list price
305 E Catherine Ave Rio Hondo, TX 78583
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,044
Sq Ft
7,500
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Carpet
- Central Heating
- Partially Fenced Property
About This Home
As of December 2024Great mid-century starter for someone wanting "small town" life! 3br/1bth home with large eat-in kitchen. Freshly painted inside. Split bedrooms gives extra privacy. Washer and dryer hookups are in the carport out back. Privacy fencing around 3 sides. Storage shed for the outside tools and equipment keeps them out of the weather! Roof is about 12 years old.Bring your favorite appliances. Gas stove and water heater saves $$$. Long gravel driveway with privacy gate to alley; lots of off-street parking for your guests! Large pen erected for chickens is not warranted.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Border Properties License #TREC # 0626435 Listed on: 09/16/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $761
Year Built
- Built in 1958
Lot Details
- 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 150
- Partially Fenced Property
- Privacy Fence
Parking
- Carport
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Aluminum Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,044 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Carpet
- Laundry in Garage
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Split Bedroom Floorplan
- 1 Full Bathroom
Schools
- Rio Hondo Elementary And Middle School
- Rio Hondo High School
Utilities
- Central Heating
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- Rio Hondo, Original Townsite Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 97342
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 19, 2024
Closed on
Dec 27, 2024
Sold by
Lara Julian E and Lara Celina Yasmin
Bought by
Hernandez Michael
Seller's Agent
Michael Hernandez
KELLER WILLIAMS LRGV
Buyer's Agent
Michael Hernandez
KELLER WILLIAMS LRGV
List Price
$82,500
Views
15
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
181.72%
Original Mortgage
$68,800
Outstanding Balance
$68,622
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$83,379
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 16, 2020
Closed on
Oct 15, 2020
Sold by
Smith Maxine
Bought by
Lara Sultan E and Lara Celina Yasmin
Seller's Agent
AJ Eriksen-Bowen
Border Properties
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Kulungowski
TRINITY REALTY & INVESTMENTS
List Price
$65,900
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.49%
Original Mortgage
$63,500
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 28, 2016
Sold by
Smith Maxine and Smith Darryl B
Bought by
Gonzales Manuel and Azua Maricela Ma
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 22, 2014
Sold by
Bowen Jack O
Bought by
Smith Maxine and Smith Darryl B
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 21, 2001
Sold by
Bender Chad E and Bender Lisa A Bowen
Bought by
Bowen Jack O
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 16, 1997
Sold by
Thornburg Mary Virginia and Bradeen Melvin F
Bought by
Bender Chad E and Bowen Bender Lisa A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$34,202
Interest Rate
8.16%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Vendors Lien | -- | Rio Grande Valley Abstract C | |
| Vendors Lien | -- | Stewart Title Of Cameron Cou | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | San Jacinto Title Services | |
| Vendors Lien | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $68,800 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $8,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $63,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $60,000 | Seller Take Back | |
| Previous Owner | $34,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $34,202 | FHA | |
| Closed | $0 | Assumption |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25/2025 07/25/25 | For Sale | $149,999 | 0.0% | $144 / Sq Ft |
| 07/19/2025 07/19/25 | Price Changed | $1,225 | -5.7% | $1 / Sq Ft |
| 07/03/2025 07/03/25 | For Rent | $1,299 | 0.0% | -- |
| 12/27/2024 12/27/24 | Sold | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/01/2024 12/01/24 | Off Market | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/19/2024 11/19/24 | For Sale | $82,500 | +25.2% | $79 / Sq Ft |
| 10/15/2020 10/15/20 | Sold | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/04/2020 10/04/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/24/2020 09/24/20 | Off Market | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/16/2020 09/16/20 | For Sale | $65,900 | -- | $63 / Sq Ft |
Source: Rio Grande Valley Multiple Listing Service
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $761 | $70,910 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $1,794 | $64,464 | $24,000 | $40,464 |
| 2022 | $1,751 | $58,633 | $15,375 | $43,258 |
| 2021 | $1,645 | $56,012 | $13,125 | $42,887 |
| 2020 | $1,598 | $54,728 | $13,125 | $41,603 |
| 2019 | $1,616 | $54,728 | $13,125 | $41,603 |
| 2018 | $1,629 | $54,728 | $13,125 | $41,603 |
| 2017 | $1,611 | $54,728 | $13,125 | $41,603 |
| 2016 | $1,367 | $46,446 | $9,375 | $37,071 |
| 2015 | $1,107 | $46,446 | $9,375 | $37,071 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Michael Hernandez
-
AJ Eriksen-Bowen
Seller's Agent in 2020
AJ Eriksen-Bowen
Border Properties
(956) 589-0100
13 Total Sales
-
Sarah Kulungowski
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Sarah Kulungowski
TRINITY REALTY & INVESTMENTS
(956) 778-6275
86 Total Sales
Map
Source: Rio Grande Valley Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 29724978
APN: 550000-0290-002000
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