1606 Shell Ave, Midland, TX 79705
FOR SALE
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0.31 ACRES

1606 Shell Ave
Midland, TX 79705

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,692 sqft (on 0.31 acres)

$440,000

Original price: $475,000
Est. Mortgage $2,797/mo*
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$440,000

Original price: $475,000
Est. Mortgage $2,797/mo*
Get Pre-Qualified
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,692 sqft
(on 0.31 acres)

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1606 Shell Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School3 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Description

Wonderful property potential! A generous size lot in a desirable location in Old Midland provides a perfect place to build your forever dream home. The lot provides ample space to be creative with .310 acres. House is a fixer-upper that needs work done.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$260
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1606 Shell Ave

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1692 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water HeaterLaundry: Inside Utility Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Patio-CoveredFencing: MasonryOther Structures: Storage Shed, WorkshopFoundation: Slab
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: Curbs/GuttersRoad Surface Type: Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
Property Information
Condition: Pre-OwnedParcel Number: R000009779

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $440,000Price Per Sqft: $260

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: MidlandCommunity: Avalon
School Information
Elementary School: FanninElementary School District: MidlandJr High / Middle School: San JacintoJr High / Middle School District: MidlandHigh School: MidlandHigh School District: Midland

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 50082991

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1692 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.31 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 50082991
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Susan McClendon, (432) 559-2252
Legacy Real Estate
Source: PBBR, MLS#50082991
Also Listed on PBBR.

Market trends in Midland

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$346K
$2.61KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.8%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$178
$3MoM
Available listings
821
45MoM

Price History for 1606 Shell Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/16/2026$440,000PriceChange
PBBR #50082991
06/17/2025$475,000Listed For SalePBBR #50082991
07/02/2018$219,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/25/2018$219,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/21/2018$229,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/14/2018$239,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/30/2018$249,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$4,657
Assessment$306,650
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1606 Shell Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
809 Sinclair Ave, Midland, TX
0.55
Single-Family Home
-
11/03/25
3
2
1,845

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Midland

At least 1266 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 74 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 72 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 52 % Say people would walk alone at night

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

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 37 % Say there's wildlife

  • 30 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 30 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 24 % Say there are community events

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  • LS2
    "One of the best parts about living in Lone Star Trails II is how convenient the commute is—especially for families. My kids’ school is located right in the neighborhood, which makes mornings so easy and stress-free. We don’t have to deal with long drives or heavy traffic, and it gives us more quality time together each day. It’s a huge plus and one of the reasons we’ve really enjoyed living here."
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  • Jpdiaz_7
    "Quiet and peaceful and quiet and peaceful at home with my family I am so grateful to have a home in the world and to have my family there I love them and I’m glad that you guys have a wonderful time "
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  • Steve
    "Short drive, heavy traffic, usually good weather, uneventful, oilfield traffic, a lot of large vehicles and oversized loads. "
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  • Joshy11282006
    "Good community. Great hidden gem apartments and a growing city. Easy access to loop for fast and easy travels"
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  • Aed6181
    "We’ve lived in this neighborhood for 11 years. People are generally friendly, helpful and watch out for each other."
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  • Trulia User
    "I commute approximately 25-30 minutes for work. However groceries and entertainment is within 5-10 minutes. "
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  • Aed6181
    "I see people walking their dogs all the time. Owners dogs are kept in their yards or house, not running loose, other than an occasional escapee lol"
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  • Pete
    "They hold nice marathons around here every now and then and people are always walking their pets and with their family. It’s calm "
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  • Aed6181
    "Traffic is heavy, roads are poor in some areas due to heavy 18 wheeler traffic supporting the oil and gas industry. The city and county are slowly making progress on repairing and expanding the roads to support the population growth."
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  • NW
    "This is a very family-friendly neighborhood. Families are always outside walking and kids are playing in the front yard and at the park. My family and I have loved living here!"
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute to work is quite short, approximately 20 minutes. My children’s school is about 10 minutes and grocery stores about 5 minutes. "
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  • Unspecified
    "Have lived here for 3 months now & have loved every moment of it & have no regrets living here & will continue to live here for a while now "
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  • Alex Burns
    "I think the neighborhood is great and all the neighbors are friendly, Some cars do speed down the street so be careful if you have small children or animals "
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  • Nicholas Monsevais
    "I’ve lived here 6 years, the area and quality of life is exceptional. The neighbors are always willing to lend a hand if needed. "
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  • Adrian Fierro
    "My area is safe quiet and pleasant to live in. It’s on a busy street but other then rush hour traffic it’s very pleasant "
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  • Donnawells28
    "I’ve never felt unsafe here! Just to many outside people here now that doesn’t take care of there yards "
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  • Trulia User
    "People are great. Housing market is upside down. The houses are too expensive and in poor condition, but the community is strong and supportive."
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  • Donnawells28
    "Some neighbors don’t take care of their dogs ! I personally feel safe in my neighborhood! I just don’t like it here because they have roads under construction at this time "
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  • Yamileg1514
    "It’s a really good area where we are at I use to live there amazing setting and people could get pretty packed though "
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  • Crystal.burgess.clubz
    "Conveniently located to everything. Nice neighbors. Homes and yards are well taken care of. Safe to take walks by yourself, even at night. Very quiet. Neighbors watch out for each other and take the time to talk. "
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  • Mike N.
    "Lots of dogs in the neighborhood, lots of walking paths and fields, just wish people would pick up after their pets. "
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  • Keyler H.
    "very nice and well kept area road suck. mall is nice and located in a easy to get to area. Great variation of food."
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  • Faithtee62
    "I have my own vehicle, however there is a public bus if my neighbors need to get around! I am happy that I have transportation. "
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  • Sarah B.
    "park and the churches also ride bikes around nice neighborhoods , ice cream shops, restaurants, duck pond, bowling "
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  • Ethanryburn1998
    "Neighborhood block parties. Getting together and hanging out and helping each other out when in need."
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  • Jorgeluispp90
    "Not dog culture and animal safe care here on the area, and not veterinary and animal care institutions near!"
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  • Jeri T.
    "Great family parks, churches, and a very close sense of community. This is a great place to raise a family or retire"
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  • Daniel M.
    "My neighborhood in particular is rather nice and lots of people raise kids and/or dogs. Other neighborhoods, however, involve people who shoot at any dogs off leashes. Be aware. Neighborhood matters. "
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  • Christine J.
    "It’s an awful neighborhood. People are rude, packages get stolen. Everything is overpriced for what you get. "
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  • Veronica M. B.
    "its a verry good neighborhood to raise your children in schools can be a little hetter but r good to attend. "
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  • Leigh V.
    "i lived in midland for roughly 4 years and in my current rental for about 3 years. not sure if i would describe my neighborhood as unique, save for me living directly across from a middle school and after all this time, barely know one neighbor. i was born and raised in fort worth, which is the best big, small and friendliest city in tix. unlike midland, which is the complete opposite. "
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  • Priscillachavez47
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 13 years and absolutely love it. The neighbors are very respectful, quiet, and clean. We have 4 parks walking distance, so you’ll constantly see people walking theirs dogs and jogging! Safe neighborhood overall! "
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  • Crystal C.
    "I have family that lives in the area. Very nice neighborhood! The people are very nice in this area. "
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  • Stacy A.
    "We have family nights, go to the movies, shopping close by and walks in the parks. Neighbors are friendly and welcoming "
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  • Willr1tterbis
    "There are parks nearby. Plenty of space to walk dogs near your home. Very dog friendly area. People and dog friendly area."
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  • Rikkel1994
    "There are lots of stray dogs in the area or you see dogs who do have a home but look like the families are not taking good care of them"
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  • Edray74
    "People walk their dogs regularly. No one has a problem with dogs. In fact neighbors come out and ask to pet dogs. "
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  • Elda F.
    "There are several churches in the neighborhood which hold community events. Also The surrounding schools provide activities and volunteer opportunities."
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  • Cassandra F.
    "I live in this area it’s really quiet for the most part. Neighbors keep to them self’s but do say hi. "
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  • Lashannae2017
    "There has been nothing going on as a community that i know of. Everyone is mostly in the oilfield so work is what everyone usually does being that the cost of living if expensive."
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Susan McClendon, Legacy Real Estate
Agent Phone: (432) 559-2252
All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1606 Shell Ave, Midland, TX 79705 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,692 sqft single-family home built in 1957. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by PBBR on Jun 17, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 50082991.