$70,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2023
Last list price

837 S Virginia Ave Mercedes, TX 78570

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,396 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$50 Per Sq Ft

138 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Wood Siding
  • 1-Story Property
  • No HOA
  • No Heating

About This Home

As of June 2023

This is a great investment property. Sits on 1 and a half lots! There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in this home. Work needs to be done on the interior. Schedule your showing today! This property is priced to sell!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rigo Ybarra

Lv Real Estate Group, Llc Listed on: 01/31/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Roy Sawyer

Muniz Realty Llc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,771

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,396 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • No Garage

Schools

  • Travis Elementary School
  • Sgt. Manuel Chacon Middle School
  • Mercedes High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • No Heating
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mercedes Original Townsite Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M355000131000400

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,771

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Expressway 83 exit Texas Avenue; go south; turn West on 8th Street to S Virginia; go south house will be on the left handside.
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2583
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Mercedes Original Townsite
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Other
  • Building Stories: 1
  • GMAR_Escrow: 1500
  • Non-Allowables: No
  • Repairs YN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, No Conveying Appliances
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other
  • Living Area: 1396
  • Window Features: No Window Coverings
  • Master Bedroom Features: Other

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Interior Amenities: Countertops (Other), Other
  • Fencing: Other
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Pool YN: No
  • Golf Cart: No

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: No Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: None
  • Cooling: No HVAC
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: No HVAC
  • Heating Yn: No
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Travis
  • High School: Mercedes H.S.
  • Junior High Dist: Mercedes ISD
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sgt. Manuel Chacon

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11251.9836
  • Parcel #: M355000131000400
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1771

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2023
Closed on
Jun 30, 2023
Sold by
Chavez Jaime
Bought by
Dragon Dreams Inc
Seller's Agent
Rigo Ybarra
Lv Real Estate Group, Llc
Buyer's Agent
Roy Sawyer
Muniz Realty Llc
List Price
$70,000
Sold Price
$50,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-28.57%
Views
390

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
102.49%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2022
Sold by
Guerra Chavez Yolanda
Bought by
Chavez Jaime
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Corporation Service
Gift Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Price Changed $220,000 0.0% $158 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Price Changed $220,000 -2.2% $158 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Price Changed $225,000 0.0% $161 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Price Changed $225,000 -2.2% $161 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Price Changed $229,999 0.0% $165 / Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Price Changed $229,999 0.0% $165 / Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Price Changed $230,000 -2.1% $165 / Sq Ft
10/03/2024 10/03/24 For Sale $235,000 0.0% $168 / Sq Ft
08/13/2024 08/13/24 For Sale $235,000 +298.3% $168 / Sq Ft
06/30/2023 06/30/23 Sold -- -- --
06/19/2023 06/19/23 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2023 02/22/23 Price Changed $59,000 -15.7% $42 / Sq Ft
01/31/2023 01/31/23 For Sale $70,000 -- $50 / 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 $2,171 $77,258 $41,063 $36,195
2023 $2,136 $77,258 $41,063 $36,195
2022 $1,771 $58,585 $26,438 $32,147
2021 $1,310 $42,950 $26,438 $16,512
2020 $1,257 $42,950 $22,500 $20,450
2019 $990 $32,709 $22,500 $10,209
2018 $1,142 $37,650 $22,500 $15,150
2017 $1,146 $37,650 $22,500 $15,150
2016 $1,143 $37,532 $19,688 $17,844
2015 $1,162 $38,472 $19,688 $18,784
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 397385

Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS®

APN: M3550-00-131-0004-00