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136 Ruben M Torres Blvd, Brownsville, TX, 78520

5beds
6baths
5,289sqft
$519,000
$98price/sqft
$4,478/moest. monthly cost
$179,120/yrincome needed

About This Home

Elegant 5-Bedroom, 5.5-Bath Corner-Lot Home at Valley Inn Country Club This stunning residence offers an exceptional lifestyle with breathtaking Resaca views from multiple balconies. Featuring 5 spacious bedrooms and 5.5 baths, this home was designed with comfort and luxury in mind. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat, boasting a super-sized master bathroom with spa-like finishes, a relaxing sauna, and a custom wardrobe designed with premium wood that protects clothing from humidity. The suite opens to a private balcony with serene water and garden views. The layout also includes an extra flex room on the side of the house, perfect for an office, gym, or guest quarters. Expansive balconies on both the front and side of the home provide the ideal setting for entertaining or quiet evenings outdoors. Situated on a desirable corner lot in the prestigious Valley Inn Country Club, this home combines elegance, functionality, and exclusivity—perfect for those who value space,

Getting Around

25
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
34
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
5/10
Stell Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.4 mi
7/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1979

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Stucco

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater,Water Heater

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 6
  • Full bathrooms: 5
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Bonus Room,Ceiling Fan(s),Office/Study
  • Window features: Double Pane Windows

Heating

  • Heating features: Central,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 5,289
  • Total interior livable area: 5,289 sqft

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Double Vanity

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 7447400000136000

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Patio
  • Exterior features: Balcony,Resaca
  • Fencing: Partial
  • On waterfront: Yes

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.42 Acres
  • Features: Resaca

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
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Hurricane
Hail
Heat Wave
Ice Storm
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

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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 $2,624$31,488
Home Insurance *$375$4,500
Property Taxes $899$10,788
Electricity $580$6,969
Total$4,478$53,736
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$153,531/yr
40% on housing$134,340/yr
45% on housing$119,413/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

$98This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 78520$97
Cameron County$150

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 78520$165
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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-15Price change$3,900
2026-03-22Listed for rent$3,800
2026-02-27Price change$545,000
2026-02-10Listing removed$3,800
2026-01-24Price change$3,800
2026-01-02Listed for rent$3,700
2025-12-04Listing removed$3,700
2025-11-28Price change$3,700
2025-11-23Price change$525,000
2025-11-14Price change$3,650
2025-11-14Price change$529,000
2025-10-21Price change$3,695
2025-09-15Price change$3,700
2025-08-28Listed for rent$3,750
2025-07-16Listing removed$535,000
2025-07-05Price change$3,750
2025-06-24Listed for rent$3,700
2025-05-06Price change$535,000
2025-04-21Price change$595,000
2025-03-25Listed for sale$599,000
2024-04-08Listing removed--
2024-04-03Price change$3,700
2024-03-24Listed for rent$3,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentEdgar De La Garza
BrokerageMKZ Realty

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