1717 E Polk St, Brownsville, TX, 78520
About This Home
Welcome to this charming and versatile home in a convenient Brownsville location, just minutes from Expressway 77/83 with easy access to shopping, dining, schools, the university, and everyday conveniences. Originally built as a single-family residence, the home is currently configured with two separate living areas, offering flexibility for multigenerational living, guest accommodations, or potential rental income. The layout can easily serve as one spacious single-family home, allowing the next owner to customize it to their needs. A large detached storage building provides ample space for tools, equipment, or seasonal items and also houses the washer and dryer, adding functionality while keeping the laundry area separate from the living spaces. Whether you're looking for your forever home or a property with added versatility, this home offers comfort, convenience, and endless possibilities.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1999
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: HardiPlank Type,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Tile
Heating
- Heating features: Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,020
- Total interior livable area: 1,020 sqft
Master Bathroom
- Features: Shower Only
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Covered,Deck
- Fencing: Privacy
Lot
- Lot size: 3,049 sqft
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
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $732 | $8,784 |
| Home Insurance * | $104 | $1,248 |
| Property Taxes | $163 | $1,956 |
| Electricity | $238 | $2,859 |
| Total | $1,237 | $14,844 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Texas FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Listed for sale | $144,900 |
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