!! Motivated Seller !! Excellent Investment & Rental Opportunity in Historic Downtown Brownsville! This well located 2 bedroom, 1 bath property is currently used as a rental and offers great potential for investors, first time buyers, or small families. Situated in the heart of Historic Downtown Brownsville, the home is just minutes from the Gladys Porter Zoo, local restaurants, and quick access to the expressway. Its close proximity to the International Bridge and the University makes it an ideal option for student housing or long term rentals. A high demand location with strong rental appeal. Bring all offers and don't miss this opportunity!
For sale
$169,000
535 E Jefferson St, Brownsville, TX 78520
2beds
1,028sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 13 days |
- 163 |
- 4 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Luis Wing 956-479-1662,
LEGACY REALTY GROUP RGV
Source: RGVMLS,MLS#: 29775855
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,028
- Total interior livable area: 1,028 sqft
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Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,250 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0100001090011000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brownsville Original Townsite
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Brownsville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $94,535
- Annual tax amount: $1,934
- Date on market: 8/5/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $169,000$164/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Listing removed | $169,000$164/sqft |
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| 5/24/2026 | Price change | $169,000-3.4%$164/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $175,000-2.2%$170/sqft |
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| 4/12/2026 | Listing removed | $179,000$174/sqft |
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| 2/19/2026 | Price change | $179,000-10.5%$174/sqft |
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| 1/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,900+76.9%$194/sqft |
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| 9/27/2023 | Sold | -- |
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| 9/22/2023 | Pending sale | $113,000$110/sqft |
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| 8/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $113,000+183.2%$110/sqft |
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| 11/14/2017 | Listing removed | $39,900$39/sqft |
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| 10/25/2017 | Pending sale | $39,900$39/sqft |
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| 10/7/2017 | Listed for sale | $39,900$39/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,934 -9% | $94,535 |
| 2024 | $2,126 -0.7% | $94,535 |
| 2023 | $2,142 +40.7% | $94,535 +59% |
| 2022 | $1,523 | $59,443 +14.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $51,943 +14.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $45,324 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $1,189 +2.3% | $45,221 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $1,163 +1.4% | $43,721 |
| 2017 | $1,147 +4.8% | $43,721 |
| 2016 | $1,095 +16.1% | $43,721 |
| 2015 | $943 | $43,721 +15.9% |
| 2014 | $943 | $37,721 +21.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $30,968 |
| 2012 | -- | $30,968 |
| 2011 | -- | $30,968 |
| 2010 | -- | $30,968 |
| 2009 | -- | $30,968 |
| 2008 | -- | $30,968 |
| 2007 | -- | $30,968 +14.8% |
| 2005 | $745 -0.2% | $26,968 |
| 2004 | $747 +1.4% | $26,968 |
| 2003 | $736 -0.1% | $26,968 |
| 2002 | $737 -0.6% | $26,968 +0% |
| 2001 | $742 +3.5% | $26,967 |
| 2000 | $717 | $26,967 |
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Neighborhood: Mitte Cultural District
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Putegnat Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Faulk Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Porter High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Putegnat
- Middle: Faulk
- High: Porter
- 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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