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701 Gilchrist Ave, College Station, TX, 77840

5beds
3baths
2,036sqft
$554,900
$273price/sqft
$4,311/moest. monthly cost
$172,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

Beautiful 5- Bedroom, 3-Bath Home Near Texas A&M - Prime Investment Opportunity on Oversized Lot! Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a tastefully decorated and updated 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home just minutes from the Texas A&M University Campus. Located in the highly desirable and UNRESTRICTED College Hills/Woodlands area, this spacious property sits on a very large Lot - great for outdoor entertaining, gatherings, or potential future improvements. With a strong track record as a successful short-term rental, this home offers excellent income potential! The Interior features a thoughtful layout with stylish finishes throughout. It is Ideal for student housing, group living, or continued use as a vacation rental. Generously sized living areas, modern bathrooms and well appointed bedrooms make this home both functional and comfortable. it's move-in ready and fully equipped for long or short-term tenants. SELLING FULLY FURNISHED!

Getting Around

20
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
85
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

3/10
6/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1955

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Cement Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Disposal,Dryer,Refrigerator,Washer,Electric Oven,Microwave,Gas Range,Dishwasher
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Features

  • 2 Bedrooms Down
  • Window features: Window Coverings
  • Flooring: Tile,Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,036
  • Total interior livable area: 2,036 sqft

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Primary Bath: Double Sinks,Primary Bath: Separate Shower

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 21971

Features

  • Stories: 2
  • Fencing: Back Yard

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.40 Acres
  • Features: Subdivided,1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Detached,Additional Parking
  • 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

  • Lightning
    LightningVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Cold Wave
Tornado
Winter Weather
Hail
Heat Wave
Ice Storm
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

Flood
Hurricane

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 $2,805$33,660
Home Insurance *$350$4,200
Property Taxes $918$11,016
Electricity $238$2,859
Total$4,311$51,732
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$147,805/yr
40% on housing$129,330/yr
45% on housing$114,960/yr

Texas FAIR Plan Programs

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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: 5.2%
5.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -3.2%
-3.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$273This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 77840$214
Brazos County$203

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 77840$195
Brazos County$187

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
2026-02-12Price change$554,900
2026-01-21Price change$564,900
2025-10-06Price change$569,900
2025-09-16Price change$585,000
2025-08-25Price change$599,000
2025-07-31Price change$610,000
2025-07-08Price change$640,000
2025-07-07Price change$645,000
2025-06-03Listed for sale$650,000
2018-07-17Sold--
2018-05-24Price change$289,000
2018-05-24Listing removed$1,650
2018-05-09Listed for rent$2,500
2018-04-05Listing removed$2,500
2018-02-14Listed for rent$2,500
2018-02-13Listed for sale$315,000
2017-09-23Listing removed$330,000
2017-07-28Price change$330,000
2017-01-30Listed for sale$345,000
2015-11-30Sold--

For Sale by Agent

AgentKaren Jacks
BrokerageBell Properties

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