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    • $195,000

    1417 E Madison St, Brownsville, TX 78520

    1beds
    1,092sqft
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    $1,434/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    6,000 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $179/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Stove and refrigeratorDedicated dining spaceFunctional kitchenProviding shade and charm
    Located within the Original Townsite of Brownsville, this home offers character, flexibility, & a highly walkable location. The interior features two living areas, a dedicated dining space, & a functional kitchen equipped with a stove & refrigerator. The layout allows for comfortable living, creative use, or future improvements. The property is just a short walk from UTRGV & Texas Southmost College and is directly across from the Carlotta K. Petrina Cultural Center, placing it near education, culture, & downtown amenities. The yard includes banana plants & other mature trees, providing shade & charm. Roof was replaced in December 2025. The Brownsville Historical Preservation Society has reviewed the property & believes it shows strong potential to qualify for state & local historic preservation benefits, subject to verification & approval. Year built is unknown. Buyer to verify age, use, zoning, & preservation eligibility.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Gilberto J. Guerra 512-522-8804,

    Real Broker, LLC

    Source: RGVMLS,MLS#: 29772185MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 1
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: None
      Heating
      • Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Water Heater
      Features
      • Bonus Room, Office/Study
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Windows: Plantation Shutters
      • Basement: Crawl Space
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,092
      • Total interior livable area: 1,092 sqft
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      Property

      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Exterior features: None
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 6,000 Square Feet
      • Features: Curb & Gutter
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0100001180011000

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Year built: 1900

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      Green energy
      • Energy efficient items: None

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Original Townsite
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Brownsville

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $179/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $84,082
      • Annual tax amount: $1,720
      • Date on market: 2/17/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $928/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/14/2026Price change$195,000-7.1%$179/sqft
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        2/17/2026Listed for sale$210,000+27.3%$192/sqft
        Source: RGVMLS #29772185 Report a problem
        12/10/2022Listing removed--
        Source: RGVMLS #29734520 Report a problem
        7/9/2022Listed for sale$165,000$151/sqft
        Source: RGVMLS #29734520 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,720 -9%$84,082
        2024$1,891 -0.7%$84,082
        2023$1,905 +40.8%$84,082 +59.2%
        2022$1,353 $52,821 +2.9%
        2021-- $51,321 +11.1%
        2020-- $46,191 +1.2%
        2019$1,200 +2.3%$45,628 +3.4%
        2018$1,173 +1.3%$44,128
        2017$1,158 +4.8%$44,128
        2016$1,105 +15.9%$44,128
        2015$954 $44,128 +15.7%
        2014$954 $38,128 +0.2%
        2013-- $38,051
        2012-- $38,051
        2011-- $38,051
        2010-- $38,051
        2009-- $38,051 -3.8%
        2008-- $39,570
        2007-- $39,570 +25.6%
        2005$871 -0.2%$31,517
        2004$872 +1.4%$31,517
        2003$861 +178.4%$31,517 +2.3%
        2002$309 +11.7%$30,808 +10.2%
        2001$277 +3.3%$27,957
        2000$268 $27,957
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Buena Vida

        Getting around

        79 / 100
        Very Walkable
        58 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Putegnat
        • Middle: Faulk
        • High: Port Isabel
        • District: Brownsville I.S.D.

        Source: RGVMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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