521 E Thornhill Ave, McAllen, TX 78503
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SOLD
MAY 4, 2026

521 E Thornhill Ave
McAllen, TX 78503

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,320 sqft
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,320 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

$20,000 PRICE IMPROVEMENT – NOW $269,000! BEST VALUE IN THE AREA Take advantage of this major price reduction on this beautiful 3-bedroom, 3-bath contemporary home located in a desirable gated community in McAllen. Offering a bright open layout with abundant natural light, this home features a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a spacious island ideal for entertaining and everyday living. The spacious primary suite includes a large walk-in closet and a relaxing spa-style bathroom. Generous secondary bedrooms provide comfort and flexibility for family or guests. Enjoy resort-style community amenities including a pool, tennis courts, and a basketball court. Conveniently located just minutes from McAllen International Airport, shopping, dining, and entertainment. At this new price, this home offers outstanding value and is priced to sell.
521 E Thornhill Ave, McAllen, TX 78503 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,320 sqft single-family home built in 2007. It last sold for the $269,000 asking price on May 4, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $265,100, with a rent estimate of $2,577/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
$145/Monthly
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
118 days ago

Home Details for 521 E Thornhill Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 2Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2320 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater (In Garage), Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove/Range-Electric SmoothDishwasherLaundry: In Garage,Washer/Dryer ConnectionMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Has Heating Unspecified TypeHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Has Heating Unspecified Type
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Plantation ShuttersFlooring: Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Clay TilePatio / Porch: Covered Patio, Patio, Patio SlabFencing: Other, PartialExterior: Sprinkler SystemFoundation: SlabSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached
Pool
Pool: Fenced
Frontage
Road Surface Type: Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2007
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Construction Materials: Stone, StuccoNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: L339200000006300

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $269,000
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Closing and Funding

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: McAllenCommunity: Las Villitas
School Information
Elementary School: PalmerElementary School District: Alamo Heights ISDJr High / Middle School: KennedyJr High / Middle School District: Alamo Heights ISDHigh School: PSJA South West H.S.High School District: Alamo Heights ISD

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2320 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Gated, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Available, Tennis Privileges

HOA

HOA Name: Magnolia Property ManagementHas an HOAHOA Fee: $145/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4207.896 sqft

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Thermostat

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 498279

Additional Information

CurbsGatedPoolSidewalksStreet LightsTennis AvailableTennis Privileges
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by Ramon Mancinas, (956) 400-1084
Keller Williams Realty Rgv
Source: Greater McAllen AOR, MLS#498279

Price History for 521 E Thornhill Ave

DatePriceEventSource
05/04/2026--Sold
Greater McAllen AOR #498279
04/16/2026$269,000PendingGreater McAllen AOR #498279
03/16/2026$269,000Listed For SaleGreater McAllen AOR #498279
03/13/2026$289,000ListingRemovedGreater McAllen AOR #475169
01/25/2026$289,000PriceChange
Greater McAllen AOR #475169
08/27/2025$299,000PriceChange
Greater McAllen AOR #475169
07/31/2025$305,000PriceChange
Greater McAllen AOR #475169
07/23/2025$310,000PriceChange
Greater McAllen AOR #475169
07/04/2025$315,000Listed For SaleGreater McAllen AOR #475169
08/13/2020--Sold
SPIBOR #91824
07/01/2020$219,000PendingAgent Provided
10/21/2019$219,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in McAllen

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$259K
$20KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
96.9%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$142
$1MoM
Available listings
784
4MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,134
Assessment$290,758
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 521 E Thornhill Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
605 E Thornhill Ave, McAllen, TX
0.06
Single-Family Home
-
08/14/25
3
3
2,201
504 E Thornhill Ave, McAllen, TX
0.05
Single-Family Home
-
05/05/26
3
3
2,193
817 E Olympia Ave, McAllen, TX
0.38
Single-Family Home
-
07/25/25
3
2
1,538
217 W Pineridge Ln, McAllen, TX
0.49
Single-Family Home
-
06/24/26
3
2.5
2,791
3621 S H St, McAllen, TX
0.31
Single-Family Home
-
08/29/25
3
4
2,386
601 S J St, McAllen, TX
0.49
Single-Family Home
-
06/08/26
3
2
2,090
201 W Pineridge Ln, McAllen, TX
0.46
Single-Family Home
-
01/23/26
3
2
2,864

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What Locals Say about McAllen

At least 745 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 84 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 74 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 65 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 57 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 43 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 38 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 24 % Say there are community events

  • 20 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Britney Fuentes
    "It’s a very family friendly area no concerns for theft or break-ins. My family feel safe. We also have barbecues and the neighbors are all friendly"
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  • Sptjf
    "We had holiday celebrations with the neighbors when the kids were growing up like Halloween Christmas New Year and birthdays"
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  • Domenech.v777
    "I lives here for three years and every year gets better. People here are very friendly. Everywhere you go there’s always someone who is willing to help you and talk to you. There’s no other place like it."
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  • N Hdz
    "Not all dog owners clean up after their dogs. The dogs will pee on the bushes closest to the sidewalk and owners do not prevent it, causing plants to die"
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  • Aronquintanilla
    "Crazy traffic. And crazy drivers. This area became very populated. The city is on a grid lock where there’s no more land to buy. "
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  • Eden B.
    "Lots of places to go outside and exercise or do activists with the kids. Dogs can be easily walked. "
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  • Dasilvanara
    "Lots of families and parks. The area is very safe. The schools around here are excellent. This is a great place to raise a family."
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  • Analicia S.
    "There’s sometimes neighbors dogs running around loose in the neighborhood. The dogs around here are friendly and well taken care of."
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  • Dasilvanara
    "My neighborhood is a great place. It is safe and has lots of public parks and shopping nearby. I have lived all over the US and would recommend this area above all!"
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  • Lisa R. .
    "there are many family members living in the area. it's a very safe environment to live with uour family "
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  • Kerryd25
    "There are activities at times during the Halloween season to make it a family social and encourage others in the neighborhood."
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  • Erika L.
    "I have lived in this neighborhood my whole life, people have always been very friendly. Streets and sidewalks are well maintained. The exterior of each home are well kept. "
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  • Amanda W.
    "McAllen is a great city to raise a family but still best to always watch your children when they play outside"
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  • Cindy D.
    "It’s really family environment, you can take your dog out with a leash with no problem and can do a walk at every hour, really safe"
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  • Trulia User
    "School are great in this area. One of the safest cities to live in. Living expenses are not high, which is great. "
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  • Jaimerubio.rgv
    "Due to cats in the neighborhood, dogs tend to get distracted by them. Other than that, nice place to walk your dogs."
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  • Yolandatorresc
    "Great community with good neighbors and quiet area. Like it! It’s clean and safe area to live and have the family safer place "
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  • Jaimerubio.rgv
    "The culture of this are makes it a great place to raise a family and the shopping is great too. The city does a great job of making the citizen feel welcome."
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  • Dasita
    "Great surrounfigs and living area, the best of Mcallen to live, access to many restaurants, golf courses, hospitals, shopping and leisure activities are just around the corner."
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  • Kblack011013
    "It is very safe and peaceful for families to live here. I like living in McAllen rather than a large city. Great place to raise kids"
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  • Iesha E.
    "It has a lot of areas for pets to be and common areas often allow dogs as well. "
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  • Claudio M.
    "Safe neighborhood to walk dogs with your family. Traffic isn’t to heavy and pets are well tamed. No issues"
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  • Kathigflo
    "Rice street parade! Old car show! Tin Cup events! Dollar Tree store! Fast food restaurant s! No parking signs on arrive st!"
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  • Austinallansinclair
    "No good grass in the area. Everything is dead looking like a desert type of surrounding. The heat is horrible always 102 degrees is not more than that on a daily basis. "
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  • Lilirios44
    "No any longer but ppl it’s polite and respectful . Overall it’s a nice environment. Public school has community events "
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  • Veronik55
    "I would not know. I do not have pet. Maybe they will enjoy the fact that it is in a subdivision and can walk the pet away front traffic and also enjoy the fact that we have sidewalk."
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  • Tinagarza1423
    "It’s the best area that’s so close to Mexico 😜😜 it’s a growing community and most of my family is here"
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  • Esther
    "a very safe and friendly place to live and raise your children. vendors are nice as all the neighbors"
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice please ,the people it’s friendly and the transit it’s always good! I have a good neighbors . The police it’s always alert!"
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  • Ruby
    "Great neighborhood and neighbors! Good location. Close to schools and shopping. Love north Mcallen and all of its amenities "
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  • GRV
    "It’s safe, quiet and everyone’s extremely friendly and not just too friendly but neighborly friendly "
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  • Patty C.
    "My neighborhood has access to McDonalds, Taco Rico, Sonic, Jack In The Box, Wing Stop, Church's Fried Chicken, and HEB. I love my neighborhood."
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  • Jacqueline R.
    "I’ve been living at this neighborhood for almost a year and it’s been great. The neighbors are friendly."
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  • S S.
    "There is dog park nearby along with a veterinary hospital. There are a lot of dog owners who walk their dogs mornings and evenings. Definitely a dog friendly area."
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  • Berbrie
    "Food trucks and arts and craft fairs are some of the highlights of the community. A lot of pet friendly places popping up also"
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  • Sylvia R.
    "Everyone practically knows everyone. Quiet and quaint. Near many stores. Close to psja, Mission, Edinburg, and Sharyland."
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  • Adri A.
    "Lived here for 8 months it’s a decent area. Can be noisy during weekends. But overall comfortable with the lighting "
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  • Mickey
    "It’s nice, quiet and with great friendly neighbors. There’s a good mix of homes, not too many are for sale here "
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