5521 River Rd, McAllen, TX 78504
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FOR SALE
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO

$325,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,682 sqft

5521 River Rd, McAllen, TX 78504

Est. Mortgage $2,526/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 97% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2020
$193/sqft
Garage
HOA $82/mo

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

What's unique:Walking trailsScenic lakes
Welcome to your dream home in the highly desired Tres Lagos community! This beautiful 2-story property offers the perfect blend of modern living and exceptional entertainment space. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 pristine bathrooms, the home boasts a bright, open floor plan filled with natural light. The true showstopper is the beautifully modified garage space, expertly designed as the ultimate hangout zone for unwinding, watching the big game, or hosting unforgettable gatherings with friends and family.Located in one of the area's most sought-after master-planned communities, you will enjoy top-tier amenities, scenic lakes, walking trails, and parks right at your doorstep. Don't miss the chance to make this spectacular, move-in-ready home yours!
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Deldi M. Ortegon, (956) 225-5509
Keller Williams Realty Rgv
Source: Greater McAllen AOR, MLS#515973
Also Listed on Greater McAllen AOR.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 97% nearby.

Home Details for 5521 River Rd

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): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1682 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater (Programmable thermostat), Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Convection Oven, Refrigerator, Stove/RangeDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Laundry Area,Washer/Dryer ConnectionRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Has Heating Unspecified TypeHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Has Heating Unspecified Type
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane WindowsFlooring: Hardwood, Porcelain Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Porcelain Tile
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition ShinglePatio / Porch: Covered Patio, Patio, Patio SlabFencing: Decorative Metal, Privacy, WoodExterior: Mature TreesFoundation: Slab
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Faces Front
Pool
Pool: In GroundPool
Frontage
Road Surface Type: Caliche
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Assessment, Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2020
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: E668003000027400

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $325,000Price Per Sqft: $193
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Closing and Funding

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: McAllenCommunity: Escondido At Tres Lagos
School Information
Elementary School: MageeElementary School District: Edinburg ISDJr High / Middle School: LongoriaJr High / Middle School District: Edinburg ISDHigh School: Vela H.S.High School District: Edinburg ISD

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 515973

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1682 Square Feet

Community

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

HOA

HOA Name: Escondido at Tres LagosHas an HOAHOA Fee: $82/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7853.868 sqft

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Thermostat

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 515973

Additional Information

CurbsPoolSidewalksStreet LightsTennis AvailableTennis Privileges

Around this home

What Locals Say about McAllen

At least 746 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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  • Jaime Rivas
    "Plenty of space friendly neighbors and trees to pee on."
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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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  • 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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Market trends in McAllen

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$270K
$7.92KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$142
$0MoM
Available listings
781
21MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$318K
Since last month
Increased$35K (+12.3%)
Since last year
Increased$32K (+11%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +8% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$318K
August 2026$283K
July 2026$284K
June 2026$286K
May 2026$295K
April 2026$286K
March 2026$288K
February 2026$287K
January 2026$280K
2025
2024

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
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0.16
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14208 Big Creek Rd, McAllen, TX
0.17
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05/05/26
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1,598
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0.21
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10/27/25
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1,709
14220 Big Creek Rd, McAllen, TX
0.18
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05/29/26
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14212 Big Creek Rd, McAllen, TX
0.17
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08/12/26
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5320 Escondido Pass, McAllen, TX
0.19
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08/14/26
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2
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5613 Escondido Pass, McAllen, TX
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02/13/26
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Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
5504 River Rd, McAllen, TX 78504
0.05
$349,400
4
2
2,216
Off Market
5601 River Rd, McAllen, TX 78504
0.01
$289,600
4
3
1,648
Off Market
14313 Joe Pool Ln, McAllen, TX 78504
0.06
$291,100
3
2
1,667
Off Market
14516 Buffalo Springs Way, McAllen, TX 78504
0.12
-
3
2.5
1,719
Recently Sold
5304 River Rd, McAllen, TX 78504
0.11
$272,200
3
2
1,666
Off Market
5216 Escondido Pass, McAllen, TX 78504
0.13
$294,900
3
2.5
1,755
Off Market
14601 Kurth Cv, McAllen, TX 78504
0.14
$363,500
4
2.5
2,294
Off Market
5417 Escondido Pass, McAllen, TX 78504
0.10
$280,800
3
2
1,651
Off Market
14616 Kurth Cv, McAllen, TX 78504
0.16
-
3
2.5
1,744
Recently Sold
14213 Sweet Water Way, McAllen, TX 78504
0.13
$320,400
4
3
1,989
Off Market
5712 River Rd, McAllen, TX 78504
0.12
$295,000
4
2.5
1,984
For Sale

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 22, 2026
Source: Greater McAllen AOR #515973
Listed For Sale
$325,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Deldi M. Ortegon, Keller Williams Realty Rgv
Agent Phone: (956) 225-5509
Listing information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

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Frequently asked questions about 5521 River Rd

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 5521 River Rd?
    Based on a $325,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 5521 River Rd in McAllen, TX is approximately $2,487 (about $1,803 principal & interest, $609 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 5521 River Rd compare to homes in McAllen?
    5521 River Rd in McAllen, TX is listed at $325,000, about 20% above the $270K median sale price in McAllen.
  • What do residents say about McAllen?
    Residents describe McAllen, TX as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in McAllen, TX.
  • What are the closest schools to 5521 River Rd?
    The closest schools to 5521 River Rd in McAllen, TX are Anne L Magee Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 6/10), Elias Longoria Sr Middle School (rated 6/10), Robert R Vela High School (rated 6/10).
  • Does 5521 River Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5521 River Rd in McAllen, TX has air conditioning.
  • Does 5521 River Rd have a pool?
    Yes, 5521 River Rd in McAllen, TX has a pool.
5521 River Rd, McAllen, TX 78504 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,682 sqft single-family home built in 2020. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Greater McAllen AOR on Sep 22, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 515973.