716 E Avenue A, Temple, TX, 76501
About This Home
Completely renovated from top to bottom, this move-in ready home offers the character of a 1923 cottage with the peace of mind of major modern updates already completed. Recent improvements include a new roof, new siding, updated electrical with a new breaker box, fully remodeled kitchen and bathroom, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, fresh interior and exterior paint, stainless steel appliances, a tankless water heater, and two new dual-zone mini-split HVAC systems. Inside you'll find a bright, functional floor plan with abundant natural light, granite countertops, stained wood cabinetry with pull-out drawers, and stylish finishes throughout. The second bedroom offers flexibility as a guest room, home office, or hobby space. Enjoy relaxing on the screened-in porch overlooking the spacious backyard shaded by mature trees. With no HOA, you'll have the freedom to garden, entertain, or simply enjoy your outdoor space without additional restrictions. Located just minutes from downtown Temple, Baylor Scott & White, shopping, restaurants, and everyday conveniences, this home offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, healthcare professionals, investors, or anyone looking for an affordable home with major updates already completed. If you've been looking for a home where the expensive improvements are already done, this one deserves a closer look.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1923
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
- Construction materials: HardiPlank Type
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: None
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Cooktop,Electric Range,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Oven,Cooktop,Range
- Laundry features: Main Level
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- All Bedrooms Down,Ceiling Fan(s),Carbon Monoxide Detector,Coffered Ceiling(s),Recessed Lighting,See Remarks,Walk-In Closet(s),Granite Counters,Kitchen/Family Room Combo
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Fireplace features: None
- Attic: Other,See Remarks
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 965 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 12983
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Covered,Enclosed,Patio,Porch
- Exterior features: Porch,Patio,Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterbody name: None
Lot
- Lot size: 5,601 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
- Hail
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
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 | $656 | $7,872 |
| Home Insurance * | $115 | $1,380 |
| Property Taxes | $130 | $1,560 |
| Electricity | $238 | $2,859 |
| Total | $1,139 | $13,668 |
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
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | Price change | $129,900 |
| 2026-06-19 | Price change | $137,500 |
| 2026-05-11 | Listed for sale | $145,000 |
| 2026-04-25 | Listing removed | $160,000 |
| 2025-10-30 | Listed for sale | $160,000 |
| 2025-10-24 | Listing removed | $160,000 |
| 2025-09-03 | Price change | $160,000 |
| 2025-06-24 | Price change | $150,000 |
| 2025-06-06 | Listed for sale | $160,000 |
| 2024-05-21 | Sold | -- |
| 2023-12-30 | Listed for sale | $79,999 |
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