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1547 W Washington St, Brownsville, TX, 78520

2beds
2baths
1,942sqft
$215,000
$111price/sqft
$1,602/moest. monthly cost
$64,080/yrincome needed

About This Home

This house! Spacious with room to grow! 2 bedrooms with closets, 2 larger bonus rooms (without closets), and 2 full bathrooms! Plenty of windows for lots of natural light! House has its original hardwood floors! Lush property with citrus & fruit trees throughout the yard! Main house includes breakfast nook, living room, and dining room areas. Two screened in porches, one on each side of the house. Detached quarters can be used as in-law suite or rental property! Detached quarters includes a kitchen, one bedroom, loft above living room area and a full bath. Detached quarters has a private entrance! Roof is less than 2 years old. Make an appointment for a showing today!

Getting Around

58
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
50
BikeBikeable

Schools

8/10
Russell Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.3 mi
5/10
Stell Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.2 mi
6/10
Pace High SchoolGrades 9-121.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1940

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Gas Water Heater,Water Heater

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Features

  • Bonus Room,Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Tile

Heating

  • Heating features: Central

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,942
  • Total interior livable area: 1,942 sqft

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Separate Shower

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0768900540005000

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Screened
  • Has spa: Yes
  • Spa features: Bath

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.28 Acres
  • Features: Corner Lot

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
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Hurricane
Heat Wave
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 $1,087$13,044
Home Insurance *$155$1,860
Property Taxes $122$1,464
Electricity $238$2,859
Total$1,602$19,224
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$54,925/yr
40% on housing$48,060/yr
45% on housing$42,720/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: 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

$111This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 78520$97
Cameron County$150

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 78520$165
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
2026-04-11Price change$225,000
2026-03-27Price change$249,900
2025-12-01Price change$250,000
2025-11-07Price change$265,000
2025-10-16Listed for sale$275,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMichelle Garcia
BrokerageMG & Co Real Estate, LLC

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