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913 Houston, Castroville, TX, 78009

1beds
1baths
540sqft
$144,999
$269price/sqft
$1,185/moest. monthly cost
$47,400/yrincome needed

About This Home

Corner Lot Near Medina River & Lions Park with Room to Expand -- Situated on a generous .32-acre corner lot in one of Castroville's established neighborhoods, 913 Houston St offers a unique opportunity to own property with both immediate comfort and future potential. This freshly painted 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home provides a clean and welcoming starting point for its next owner. The oversized lot is the true highlight, offering plenty of space for future additions, expanded living areas, additional bedrooms, or outdoor entertaining. The corner location provides convenient two-way access and added flexibility for parking, outdoor use, or future improvements. Adding to the home's appeal, the property is located directly across from Castroville Elementary School and Lions Park, where you'll find a children's splash pad, soccer fields, baseball fields, and open green space for recreation. The scenic Medina River is just four blocks away, offering easy access to one of Castroville's most cherished natural landmarks. Properties with this much space within Castroville city limits are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Whether you're searching for a starter home, downsizing opportunity, investment property, or a place to expand over time, this property offers flexibility that many homes simply can't match. Located just minutes from historic downtown Castroville and the charming Mexico Street area, the home enjoys the small-town character and accessibility that make this community so desirable. A rare opportunity to secure space, location, and potential all in one property.

Getting Around

64
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
42
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
6/10
5/10
Medina Valley High SchoolGrades 8-123.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Pre-Owned
  • Year built: 1952

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Asbestos

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range
  • Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Dryer Connection

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Area: 88

Features

  • One Living Area,Eat-in Kitchen,All Bedrooms Downstairs,Master Downstairs,Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window features: Window Coverings
  • Flooring: Linoleum
  • Fireplace features: Not Applicable

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Window Unit,Electric
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Two Window/Wall

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 540 sqft

Kitchen

  • Area: 120

Living Room

  • Area: 136

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Area: 99

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: R13834

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.32 Acres

Parking

  • Parking features: None

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

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingVery High
  • Lightning
    LightningVery High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindVery High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Lightning
Strong Wind
Hail
Heat Wave
Tornado
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Drought
Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

Fire
Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
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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 $733$8,796
Home Insurance *$66$792
Property Taxes $148$1,776
Electricity $238$2,859
Total$1,185$14,220
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$40,628/yr
40% on housing$35,550/yr
45% on housing$31,600/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: 4.6%
4.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 6.6%
6.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$269This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 78009$187
Medina County$185

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 78009$189
Medina County$185

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
2026-04-30Price change$144,999
2026-03-18Price change$149,999
2026-03-14Listed for sale$159,499

For Sale by Agent

AgentRuben Prieto
BrokerageJason Mitchell Real Estate Tex

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