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2008 W Iowa Ave, Harlingen, TX, 78550

2beds
2baths
1,482sqft
$199,000
$134price/sqft
$1,652/moest. monthly cost
$66,080/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to Sunshine Country Club Estates — a premier 55+ gated golf community! This beautifully maintained 2 bedroom 2 bath home offers 1,482 sq ft of comfortable living with an additional office/bonus room. Fresh interior paint & open living spaces create a bright, airy feel throughout. The kitchen features crisp white counters, a breakfast bar, and a charming Spanish style tile backsplash. Both bedrooms include walk in closets, & the bathrooms are equipped with handicap accessible grab bars. The home also includes an air conditioned workshop, golf cart garage, and additional rear storage. Low maintenance pavers surround the property, and solar screens provide added energy efficiency. Located in a highly desirable 55+ community with golf, pool, tennis courts, pickleball, 3 dog parks, full equipped wood working shop, extra storage 4 RV, clubhouse, & gated security, this home offers exceptional value & lifestyle amenities. Perfect for full time living or a lock & leave winter retreat!

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
26
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Dishman Elementary SchoolGrades PK-51.3 mi
8/10
Gutierrez Middle SchoolGrades 6-82.2 mi
4/10
Harlingen High SchoolGrades 9-122.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1993

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition,Other
  • Construction materials: Brick Veneer

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Washer,Water Heater,Water Softener

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Bonus Room,Ceiling Fan(s),Office/Study
  • Window features: Bay Window(s),Solar Screens
  • Flooring: Carpet,Tile

Heating

  • Heating features: Central,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,482
  • Total interior livable area: 1,482 sqft

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Double Vanity,Tub/Shower Combo

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Outside Access,Sitting Area,Walk-In Closet(s)

Property

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Pool features: None
  • Fencing: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,920 sqft
  • Features: Curb & Gutter

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Garage,Attached,Garage Faces Front
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Hurricane
Hail
Heat Wave
Ice Storm
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,006$12,072
Home Insurance *$185$2,220
Property Taxes $223$2,676
Electricity $238$2,859
Total$1,652$19,824
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$56,640/yr
40% on housing$49,560/yr
45% on housing$44,053/yr

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Current Policies
Residential: 126,680Commercial: -4
Total Premiums$237.28M
Total Exposure$32.93B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.0%
6.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.8%
1.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$134This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 78550$103
Cameron County$150

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 78550$140
Cameron County$168

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-23Listed for sale$199,000
2026-01-09Listing removed$193,000
2025-12-31Listed for sale$193,000
2025-12-03Listing removed$193,000
2025-11-19Price change$193,000
2025-04-16Price change$196,000
2025-03-03Price change$199,000
2025-02-03Price change$204,900
2025-01-13Price change$214,900
2024-11-13Price change$224,900
2024-10-01Listed for sale$229,000
2019-07-31Sold--
2019-07-19Pending sale$115,000
2019-01-18Price change$115,000
2018-10-27Listed for sale$118,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentMandy Wells
BrokerageEXP Realty, LLC

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