118 E Taft Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
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OFF MARKET

118 E Taft Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 812 sqft

$107,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $783/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$107,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $783/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
812 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Description

This delightful property features a main home with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, as well as a 460 square foot 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom efficiency unit. Perfect for first-time home buyers. Great location with easy access to the expressway, schools, parks, shopping centers and many restaurants. Upgrades include fresh interior and exterior paint, new countertops, subway tile, new kitchen and bathroom flooring, new cabinets, new doors, a new roof, insulation, and much more.
118 E Taft Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 812 sqft single-family home built in 1971. It last sold for the $149,900 asking price on Mar 24, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $107,800, with a rent estimate of $843/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
1 day ago

Home Details for 118 E Taft Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 812 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Water AvailableAppliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane WindowsFlooring: Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: OneFloors: Hardwood, Tile
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionOther Structures: Detached Quarters
Parking & Garage
No Carport
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: AlleyRoad Surface Type: Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1971
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $149,900
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: HarlingenCommunity: Finwood Heights
School Information
Elementary School: Sam HoustonElementary School District: Harlingen C.I.S.D.Jr High / Middle School: CoakleyJr High / Middle School District: Harlingen C.I.S.D.High School: Harlingen SouthHigh School District: Harlingen C.I.S.D.

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 812 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7413 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Thermostat

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 29762248
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Hector Cardoza, (956) 408-8351
Altus Real Estate Group, LLC
Bought with: J. Rudy Gonzalez, Jr., Troy Giles Realty
Source: RGVMLS, MLS#29762248

Price History for 118 E Taft Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/24/2025--Sold
RGVMLS #29762248
01/20/2025$149,900PriceChange
RGVMLS #29762248
10/22/2024$145,000PriceChange
RGVMLS #29754613
09/10/2024$147,500PriceChange
RGVMLS #29754613
08/07/2024$149,900PriceChange
RGVMLS #29754613
07/10/2024$159,900PriceChange
RGVMLS #29754613
07/07/2024$169,900PriceChange
RGVMLS #29754615
06/27/2024$172,500Listed For SaleRGVMLS #29754613
01/19/2024--Sold
RGVMLS #29749554
01/17/2024$95,000PendingRGVMLS #29749554
01/08/2024ListingRemovedRGVMLS #29749554
01/05/2024$95,000Listed For SaleRGVMLS #29749554

Market trends in Harlingen

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$256K
$29.69KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$144
$9MoM
Available listings
344
18MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,882
Assessment$97,144
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 118 E Taft Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
217 W Wilson Ave, Harlingen, TX
0.20
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-
10/23/25
2
1
746
1205 S 3rd St, Harlingen, TX
0.34
Single-Family Home
-
10/31/25
3
1
804
1117 S B St, Harlingen, TX
0.36
Single-Family Home
-
03/05/26
3
1
1,008
1520 S 1st St, Harlingen, TX
0.05
Single-Family Home
-
09/19/25
3
2
1,461
221 E Taft Ave, Harlingen, TX
0.20
Single-Family Home
-
05/20/26
3
2
1,188
210 E Cleveland Ave, Harlingen, TX
0.20
Single-Family Home
-
02/27/26
3
2
1,336
2622 S Calle Duquesa, Harlingen, TX
0.69
Single-Family Home
-
04/20/26
2
1
937
506 W Taylor St, Harlingen, TX
0.77
Single-Family Home
-
08/28/25
2
1
912
1110 S 3rd St, Harlingen, TX
0.38
Single-Family Home
-
09/22/25
3
2
1,320
1722 Bush St, Harlingen, TX
0.31
Single-Family Home
-
06/16/26
3
2
1,414

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Harlingen

At least 476 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 50 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 50 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 30 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 25 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 18 % Say there are community events

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    "My neighborhood is kinda tucked away. You wouldn’t know it was here unless you drove by or new someone around here."
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  • Cr4q6ts2wh
    "Personal neighborhood - nothing. Harlingen itself. Jackson street market and market days are something I look forward to "
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  • Bella Bela
    "Is a great neighborhood, safe, quiet and everybody respects each other. At Halloween time we get many kids coming for trick or treat, love all different customs. No parks in our area. "
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  • Bltrevino
    "Dogs and dog walkers welcome!! Best if they’re on leash; nearby walking trail where you see pet owners walking at all hours. Good weekend trail."
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  • Annette Palermo
    "We have market on Jackson street every Saturday at the beginning of every month! It’s very fun and family friendly!"
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  • Tena Jasper
    "Small close knit town.., some great schools and teachers and some absolutely horrible. But overall a safe place to live and as long as you are an informed parent you will be able to find the perfect place for your child."
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  • Bltrevino
    "There are many families and schools in our area and people tend to keep their yards clean. Nice quiet neighborhood."
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  • Jenniferfloresr11
    "It is a very safe neighborhood and feels like home. I would recommend anyone to live here. Cost of living is super cheap as well."
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  • Havid Manuel Escorcia Nieto
    "Great place. Poor activities to do. You need to go to McAllen to find activities. No Malls or no good restaurants "
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  • Joel G.
    "Great area to live in. The traffic is low during peak times compared to a larger city. Parks and trails are near by. "
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  • Gerardom
    "I drive my own truck to work. I work far in another city so I have to commute. "
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  • Chelsea M.
    "sidewalk across the street. relatively public area with nearby amenities but fairly peaceful. Not too many cars but there is some traffic, available sidewalk."
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  • Mamacass M.
    "I have my own car and the traffic is not bad at all. I like living in a rural area as opposed to a urban area."
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  • Amanda W.
    "Almost all dogs are on leash. Most people cross over to the other side of the street if they aren’t sure how their pet will react. "
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  • Joel G.
    "I have lived here a short while but we love the area. Everyone is so friendly and nice. It’s a good area to raise a family. "
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  • Joel G.
    "Overall good neighborhood and great city to live in. Low traffic at peak times and nearby parks and trails. "
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  • Sebastian R.
    "Harlingen is a safe place, but you still have to be careful with bad people. Schools are only as good as the students and the efforts they put in. "
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  • Www.papichulo3
    "Friendly neighborhood, safe to walk, run, exercise, or walk your dog. clean environment. Great place to spend the rest of your life with people you love."
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  • Julie H. A.
    "There are not a lot of activities for families to do around here. The closest city that gives you several options would be in McAllen ,Texas. Around 36 miles away. "
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  • Rach.sfp
    "They would like that there is many nice parks to walk ur dog in and people are very friendly. The city is a very open field city"
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  • Kerry R.
    "There’s a lot of families in this neighborhood but not a lot of children playing outside by themselves. We find activities to do or play in the backyard. "
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  • Rach.sfp
    "I can go exercising at 12am or 2 am and come back home without being robbed or raped. True story. The traffic is light and the schools are great. "
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  • Erik S.
    "peaceful almost feel like living in the country. Close to stores and expressways. Pretty good size lots. "
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  • Mercedeslara70
    "A few of the homes has outdoor cats. The fences are only four feet tall so if you have a big dog he might jump the fence"
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  • Rebecca G.
    "Friendly neighborhood where you know actually know your neighbors and feel safe. School in area and great. "
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  • Pedro C.
    "It’s a nice and clean city where the people are respectful and the schools are the best . We have enough stores restaurants and the best hospitals in the region "
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  • Barbiejean
    "car access only. a transportation system has slowly been introduced but not readily available to everyone. "
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  • Amartin1
    "I work out of town. this town does not have much to offer. I reccomend McAllen. it has much more to offer."
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  • Chel C.
    "Great neighborhood very quiet and no one gets into anyone’s business every thing is close but not close for walking only the park"
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  • Chel C.
    "This neighborhood is quiet and there is working people so you don’t have to worry about loud music or noise in the area. There is a park close by to go waking on the travel and kids playing. "
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  • Sexypartiesbymari
    "Blues on the hill is a must do in Harlingen!!! Everything is pretty close by "
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  • LMA
    "No comments regular neighborhood. No activities and quite area, specially when school is out. Restaurants, commercial plaza walking distance "
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  • Coreygabriel88
    "It’s a good neighborhood and the community is nice and growing vastly there’s a park and great restaurants near by"
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  • Dannie
    "It’s only four townhouses. We have a garage. Close to convenient stores and town. All looks basically the same. "
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  • Mercedeslara70
    "It doesn’t have a night life but the city is built for quiet nights with family. There are bigger cities just a half hour drive from here that have all sorts of activities, shopping, night life. So you have both of best worlds:) "
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  • Mark28c
    "Peaceful & laidback fella like home and is quiet we love the holidays here since it is friendly and we love the lack of traffic In our area great community involvement and a healthy community "
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  • Gina G.
    "There is no yard in the Townhomes but people here have dogs if all sizes. Dog owners are required to pick up after their dogs. "
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