490 S Bowie St, San Benito, TX, 78586
About This Home
Don't miss your chance to own this 1926 bungalow full of character, set on approximately one-third of an acre in a convenient in-town location near shopping, restaurants, and quick access to the expressway. This three- bedroom, one bath home blends vintage appeal with everyday comfort. Outside, the expansive, fully fenced backyard offers incredible amount of space, perfect for entertaining, adding a pool or creating your own outdoor retreat. With its charm, generous lot size and endless potential, this property is a wonderful opportunity to make something truly special.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Tile
Heating
- Heating features: Central,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,216
- Total interior livable area: 1,216 sqft
Master Bedroom
- Features: None
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 5861100070005000
Features
- Levels: One
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Privacy
Lot
- Lot size: 0.34 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
- Hurricane
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- 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 | $632 | $7,584 |
| Home Insurance * | $112 | $1,344 |
| Property Taxes | $252 | $3,024 |
| Electricity | $238 | $2,859 |
| Total | $1,234 | $14,808 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Texas FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Price change | $125,000 |
| 2026-04-16 | Price change | $130,000 |
| 2026-03-31 | Price change | $138,000 |
| 2026-02-20 | Listed for sale | $146,000 |
| 2025-03-18 | Listing removed | $115,000 |
| 2025-03-07 | Pending sale | $115,000 |
| 2025-03-01 | Listed for sale | $115,000 |
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