Charming and cozy detached home for sale! This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home offers 888 square feet of comfortable living space and features a welcoming fireplace for those cozy evenings in. Enjoy a big garden perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located close to the downtown area and within walking distance to parks and schools, this property offers both comfort and convenience. Don’t miss the chance to make this lovely home yours!
For sale
$140,000
742 S Texas Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570
2beds
888sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2013
8,001 Square Feet Lot
$137,300 Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Welcoming fireplace
- 218 days
- 53
- 0
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Victor Silva 956-222-4700,
Fox Real Estate Pros
Source: Greater McAllen AOR,MLS#: 494025
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Description: Living Area(s): 1
Living room
- Description: Living Area(s): 1
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Area
Features
- Granite Counters, Ceiling Fan(s), Split Bedrooms
- Flooring: Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings
Interior area
- Total structure area: 888
- Total interior livable area: 888 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other Garage or Carport
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered Patio, Deck/Balcony/Porch, Patio Slab
- Exterior features: Mature Trees
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,001 Square Feet
- Features: Mature Trees, Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: M355000123001500
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2013
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Mercedes Original Townsite
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mercedes
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $87,724
- Annual tax amount: $2,226
- Date on market: 2/4/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$137,300
$130,000 - $144,000
$848/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/8/2026 | Listing removed | $900$1/sqft |
Source: Greater McAllen AOR #494038 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2026 | Listed for rent | $900$1/sqft |
Source: Greater McAllen AOR #494038 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2020 | Sold | -- |
Source:  RGVMLS #29722705 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2020 | Pending sale | $79,000$89/sqft |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY #29722705 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $79,000$89/sqft |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY #29722705 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,226 +18.7% | $80,047 +20% |
| 2024 | $1,875 +0.9% | $66,706 -0.7% |
| 2023 | $1,858 -1.3% | $67,186 +7.9% |
| 2022 | $1,882 +10.8% | $62,258 +11.7% |
| 2021 | $1,699 | $55,722 +7.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $51,971 +1.2% |
| 2019 | $1,183 +8.4% | $51,363 -0.6% |
| 2018 | $1,092 | $51,675 +9.1% |
| 2017 | $1,092 +13.1% | $47,352 +10% |
| 2016 | $965 +18.9% | $43,047 -0.7% |
| 2015 | $812 | $43,346 +63.3% |
| 2014 | $812 | $26,545 +22.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $21,734 |
| 2012 | -- | $21,734 -9% |
| 2011 | -- | $23,887 -0.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $23,937 -4.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $25,137 |
| 2008 | -- | $25,137 +3.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $24,375 +14.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $21,299 -7.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $23,048 +1% |
| 2004 | -- | $22,830 +24.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $18,286 |
| 2002 | -- | $18,286 +3.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $17,594 |
| 2000 | -- | $17,594 |
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Neighborhood: 78570
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Travis
- Middle: Mercedes Junior High
- High: Mercedes H.S.
- District: Mercedes ISD
Source: Greater McAllen AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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