Don't miss your chance to own this 1926 bungalow full of character, set on approximately one-third of an acre in a convenient in-town location near shopping, restaurants, and quick access to the expressway. This three- bedroom, one bath home blends vintage appeal with everyday comfort. Outside, the expansive, fully fenced backyard offers incredible amount of space, perfect for entertaining, adding a pool or creating your own outdoor retreat. With its charm, generous lot size and endless potential, this property is a wonderful opportunity to make something truly special.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (5/13)
$125,000
490 S Bowie St, San Benito, TX 78586
3beds
1,216sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$953/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
0.34 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$103/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three-bedroom one bath homeExpansive fully fenced backyardPerfect for entertaining
- 162 days |
- 178 |
- 5 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marisol Melguizo 956-408-8232,
LEGACY REALTY GROUP RGV
Source: RGVMLS,MLS#: 29772248
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: None
Heating
- Central, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,216
- Total interior livable area: 1,216 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Privacy
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 5861100070005000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Heywood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Benito
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $103/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $148,641
- Annual tax amount: $3,523
- Date on market: 2/19/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Price change | $125,000-3.8%$103/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Price change | $130,000-5.8%$107/sqft |
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| 3/31/2026 | Price change | $138,000-5.5%$113/sqft |
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| 2/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $146,000+27%$120/sqft |
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| 3/17/2025 | Sold | -- |
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| 3/7/2025 | Pending sale | $115,000$95/sqft |
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| 3/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $115,000$95/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,523 -0.2% | $148,641 -0.7% |
| 2024 | $3,529 +251.1% | $149,690 +97.8% |
| 2023 | $1,005 -22.4% | $75,670 +10% |
| 2022 | $1,295 | $68,791 -0.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $69,220 |
| 2020 | -- | $69,220 |
| 2019 | $1,506 -0.9% | $69,220 |
| 2018 | $1,519 +16.1% | $69,220 +11.8% |
| 2017 | $1,309 +70.9% | $61,919 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $766 +16.6% | $58,919 +12.8% |
| 2015 | $657 | $52,253 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $657 | $49,594 +9% |
| 2013 | -- | $45,508 |
| 2012 | -- | $45,508 +2.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $44,371 |
| 2010 | -- | $44,371 |
| 2009 | -- | $44,371 |
| 2008 | -- | $44,371 +17.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $37,773 +7.5% |
| 2005 | $517 +1.1% | $35,146 |
| 2004 | $512 +2.9% | $35,146 |
| 2003 | $497 | $35,146 |
| 2002 | $497 -0.1% | $35,146 +0% |
| 2001 | $498 +1.9% | $35,144 0% |
| 2000 | $488 | $35,145 |
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Neighborhood: 78586
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Fred Booth Global Leadership AcademyGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Berta Cabaza Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 2/10San Benito High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fred Booth
- Middle: Berta Cabaza
- High: San Benito
- District: San Benito C.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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