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33501 Fm 509 Unit 2, San Benito, TX, 78586

3beds
2baths
1,124sqft
$60,000
$53price/sqft
$662/moest. monthly cost
$26,480/yrincome needed

About This Home

Escape to wide open spaces with this **unique rural property** offering peace, privacy, and endless potential. Set on a spacious lot, this fixer-upper is perfect for those with a vision—whether you're looking to restore, rebuild, or start your very own self-sufficient homestead. The **main structure is in need of significant repair**, but the property comes equipped with valuable outbuildings including **multiple workshops**, **ample exterior storage**, and **several chicken coops**, ready for livestock or hobby farming. Mature trees, open sky, and surrounding farmland create the perfect backdrop for country life. Whether you’re a handyman, investor, or someone dreaming of off-grid potential, this property offers the space and flexibility to create something truly special. Utilities available at the property—bring your tools and your vision! Don’t miss the opportunity to transform this diamond in the rough into your own country retreat or income-generating property.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
25
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
2/10
San Benito High SchoolGrades 10-124.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1980

Materials

  • Foundation: Combination
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater,Oven-Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range
  • Laundry features: Laundry Area

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Laminate Counters,None
  • Window features: Mini Blinds
  • Flooring: Laminate,Tile

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,124
  • Total interior livable area: 1,124 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 8852701670040300

Features

  • Patio & porch: Covered Patio
  • Fencing: Non Privacy,Partial

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.40 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Carport: Yes
  • Carport 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
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Hurricane
Hail
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
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 $303$3,636
Home Insurance *$54$648
Property Taxes $67$804
Electricity $238$2,859
Total$662$7,944
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$22,697/yr
40% on housing$19,860/yr
45% on housing$17,653/yr

Texas FAIR Plan Programs

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Texas Windstorm Insurance Association

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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

$53This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 78586$102
Cameron County$151

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 78586$155
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
2025-08-04Listed for sale$60,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentFernando Villarreal III
BrokerageAlto Vista Realty, Llc

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