$149,500
$20K PRICE DROP

916 S 8th Ave Edinburg, TX 78539

Estimated payment $1,007/month

Total Views 12,972
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,634 Sq Ft
$91 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Robert Vela High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Balcony

About This Home

This cozy home is a wonderful opportunity for first-time buyers looking for a comfortable and affordable home, or for UTRGV attendees or investors looking to add a rental property to their portfolio. It is in an established neighborhood of homes with large yards and mature trees near Cenizo Park's shady walking trails, the UTRGV Campus, South Middle School, and HEB on Closner. Original hardwood floors adorn the living area, and have been protected underneath carpet for years, ready to be refinished. Other rooms can be updated with new carpet or flooring. The roomy kitchen offers plenty of cabinet and counter space, making it perfect for everyday cooking or entertaining. Appliances convey. Create your dream outdoor space on the oversized lot. It measures 10,000 square feet, has a rear-entry alley and provides ample room to park a boat. A detached garage and tool closet add practical functionality.

Listing Agent

Diane McLarty

Star Properties Real Estate Listed on: 07/19/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,529

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 10,001 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,634 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Blinds
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Lee Elementary School
  • South Middle School
  • Vela High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hillcrest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number H350000002001400

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,529

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Closner and Freddy Gonzalez, travel north to Hill Drive, turn West to 8th Street, turn North. The house will be on the east side of the street. From Closner and Sprague, travel west to 8th Street, turn south. The house will be on the east side of the street.
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2296
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Hillcrest
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Attic Fans
  • Building Stories: 1
  • GMAR_Escrow: 1500
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater (Other Location), Refrigerator, Stove/Range-Electric Coil
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Energy Feature (Storm Door)
  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Living Area: 1634
  • Window Features: Mini Blinds, Partial Window Coverings
  • Master Bedroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters/Spouting, Mature Trees
  • Interior Amenities: Countertops (Laminate), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fencing: Landscaped, None
  • Lot Features: Alley, Curb & Gutters, Mature Trees, Sidewalks
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood, Siding, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio, Deck/Balcony/Porch
  • Pool YN: No
  • Golf Cart: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Detached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Washer/Dryer Connection
  • 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: Curbs, Sidewalks
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lee
  • High School: Vela H.S.
  • Junior High Dist: Edinburg ISD
  • Middle Or Junior School: South Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10000.9404
  • Parcel #: H350000002001400

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2529

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Range of Values:

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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 $882 $115,872 -- --
2024 $882 $105,338 -- --
2023 $2,298 $95,762 $0 $0
2022 $2,267 $87,056 $0 $0
2021 $2,143 $79,142 $48,002 $56,935
2020 $1,958 $71,947 $30,002 $47,088
2019 $1,816 $65,406 $30,002 $35,404
2018 $1,821 $65,406 $30,002 $35,404
2017 $1,758 $62,905 $27,501 $35,404
2016 $1,723 $61,651 $27,501 $34,150
2015 $1,038 $61,651 $27,501 $34,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Price Changed $149,500 -2.3% $91 / Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Price Changed $153,000 -9.5% $94 / Sq Ft
07/19/2025 07/19/25 For Sale $169,000 -- $103 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Gift Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 475879

Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS®

APN: H3500-00-002-0014-00