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15626 S Us Highway 281, San benito, TX, 78586

3beds
2baths
1,288sqft
$125,000
$97price/sqft
$1,042/moest. monthly cost
$41,680/yrincome needed

About This Home

Discover the perfect blend of country living and convenience at 15626 S US Hwy 281 in San Benito. Situated on a spacious lot with easy access to the expressway, this property offers the peace and privacy of rural living while keeping shopping, dining, schools, and city amenities just minutes away. This versatile property provides plenty of room to spread out, whether you're looking for space for entertaining, outdoor activities, animals, or future improvements. The home features a welcoming layout with comfortable living spaces, abundant natural light, and endless potential to make it your own. Conveniently located near San Benito, Harlingen, and Brownsville, this property offers an excellent opportunity for homeowners, investors, or anyone ready to enjoy South Texas living. Don't miss your chance to own this unique property with endless possibilities schedule your showing today!

Getting Around

2
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
26
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
2/10
San Benito High SchoolGrades 9-129.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1956

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Brick Veneer

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Washer,Water Heater

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Flooring: Tile

Heating

  • Heating features: Central

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,288
  • Total interior livable area: 1,288 sqft

Master Bedroom

  • Features: None

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 8833700480030000

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Covered
  • Fencing: Other

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.27 Acres
  • Features: None

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Garage,Carport,Detached,Garage Faces Front
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Carport: Yes
  • Carport spaces: 1

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 WaveVery High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Hurricane
Drought
Hail
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
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 $632$7,584
Home Insurance *$112$1,344
Property Taxes $60$720
Electricity $238$2,859
Total$1,042$12,504
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$35,725/yr
40% on housing$31,260/yr
45% on housing$27,786/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: 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

$97This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 78586$102
Cameron County$151

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 78586$155
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
2026-07-01Listed for sale$125,000
2026-03-03Listing removed$149,000
2025-10-14Listed for sale$149,000
2025-10-08Pending sale$149,000
2025-09-03Listed for sale$149,000
2024-04-03Listing removed--
2024-03-07Listed for sale$100,000
2024-02-14Listing removed--
2023-08-23Price change$115,000
2023-05-23Price change$139,000
2023-04-02Price change$159,900
2023-03-07Listed for sale$165,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJanelle Esparza
BrokerageElement Realty, LLC

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