Is a car needed in City Center, Brownsville, TX?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in City Center, Brownsville, TX?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in City Center, Brownsville, TX?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say parking is easy

Is City Center, Brownsville, TX dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's dog friendly

Do residents of City Center, Brownsville, TX plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does City Center, Brownsville, TX have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say there are sidewalks

Is City Center, Brownsville, TX walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does City Center, Brownsville, TX show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say there's holiday spirit

Would people walk alone at night in City Center, Brownsville, TX?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is there wildlife in City Center, Brownsville, TX?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there's wildlife

Do kids play outside in City Center, Brownsville, TX?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say kids play outside

Is City Center, Brownsville, TX quiet?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say it's quiet

Are neighbors friendly in City Center, Brownsville, TX?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is City Center, Brownsville, TX walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 22% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in City Center, Brownsville, TX?

As of early 2026, 11% of users say streets are well-lit

OFF MARKET

640 E 1st St
Brownsville, TX 78520

City Center

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,779 sqft

$115,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $851/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$115,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $851/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,779 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 640 E 1st St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1949

Living Area

1,779 sqft

Price/Sqft

$65

About this House

Looking to live in the downtown historical corridor, well look no more, this corner property is surrounded by pride of ownership newly remoduled historical homes. walking distance to downtown and washington park. This 1 1/2 story home with character is waiting for someone to care for it, needing some TLC but in livable condition, this could be the home for that person wanting to be in the Historical district.

640 E 1st St, Brownsville, TX 78520 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,779 sqft single-family home in City Center, built in 1949. It last sold for $0 on Apr 5, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $115,700, with a rent estimate of $1,200/month.

Home Details for 640 E 1st St

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Piers
Parking & Garage Parking: Carport

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1949Year Updated: 1949
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Details Ceiling Fan

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6011 sqft

Price History for 640 E 1st St

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/05/2019	--	Sold	RGVMLS #29715954
Recording Date 04/05/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/19/2019	$57,500	Pending	Agent Provided

02/27/2019	$57,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $500 (-1%)
02/19/2019	$58,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,000 (-5%)
02/04/2019	$61,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $7,000 (-10%)
01/30/2019	$68,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

07/13/2018	$76,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

03/12/2018	$76,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Brownsville

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$241K

$3.92KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

—

Price per sq ft

$143

$0MoM

Available listings

444

13MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,240
Assessment	$114,032

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 640 E 1st St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
410 E Saint Francis St, Brownsville, TX	0.38	Single-Family Home	-	09/29/25	3	2	1,350
15 E Levee St #10 & 11, Brownsville, TX	0.15	Single-Family Home	-	11/05/25	2	2	1,871
203 W Saint Charles St, Brownsville, TX	0.22	Single-Family Home	-	07/06/26	3	3	1,556
55 W Jackson St, Brownsville, TX	0.29	Single-Family Home	-	07/22/26	3	2	1,122
500 W Jefferson St, Brownsville, TX	0.27	Single-Family Home	-	08/05/25	4	3	1,856
445 E Jefferson St, Brownsville, TX	0.25	Single-Family Home	-	01/03/26	2	2	1,068
324 Alamo St, Brownsville, TX	0.62	Single-Family Home	-	12/23/25	2	1	733
101 W Monroe St, Brownsville, TX	0.25	Single-Family Home	-	02/27/26	3	2	1,106
204 Nopal St, Brownsville, TX	0.68	Single-Family Home	-	01/07/26	2	1	1,054
2517 Andy Dr, Brownsville, TX	0.70	Single-Family Home	-	08/18/25	3	2	1,600

Nearby homes

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SOLD
MAY 22, 2026
2,470 sqft
256 E Adams St,
Brownsville, TX 78520
Rio Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $141,300
2 bd
2 ba
1,532 sqft
302 E Adams St,
Brownsville, TX 78520
Bob Torres Properties
SOLD
NOV 5, 2025
2 bd
2 ba
1,871 sqft
15 E Levee St #10 & 11,
Brownsville, TX 78520
Real Estate Outfitters Inc
SOLD
JUL 1, 2026
1,800 sqft
335 E Adams St,
Brownsville, TX 78520
Duran Realty, LLC
SOLD
JUL 6, 2026
3 bd
3 ba
1,556 sqft
203 W Saint Charles St,
Brownsville, TX 78520
Superior One Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $168,500
1,951 sqft
124 W Levee St #2,
Brownsville, TX 78520
Dutch Fisher Real Estate
OFF MARKET
40 E Monroe St,
Brownsville, TX 78520
Zavaleta Realty, LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $283,600
6 bd
4 ba
2,742 sqft
254 W Saint Charles St,
Brownsville, TX 78520
Mission Real Estate Group
FOR SALE
3D VIEW
$375,000
3,771 sqft
504 E Jefferson St,
Brownsville, TX 78520
Texas Stars Realty Group, LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $229,000
4 bd
3 ba
1,856 sqft
500 W Jefferson St,
Brownsville, TX 78520
Liz Realty LLC
SOLD
FEB 27, 2026
3 bd
2 ba
1,106 sqft
101 W Monroe St,
Brownsville, TX 78520
D1 TEXAS REALTY
OFF MARKET
Est. $110,500
2 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
616 Adams St,
Brownsville, TX 78520
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about City Center

At least 4 Trulia users voted on each feature.

75 % Say car is needed
67 % Say yards are well-kept
55 % Say parking is easy
50 % Say it's dog friendly
44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
44 % Say there are sidewalks
44 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
38 % Say there's holiday spirit
36 % Say people would walk alone at night
33 % Say there's wildlife
30 % Say kids play outside
30 % Say it's quiet
25 % Say neighbors are friendly
22 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
11 % Say streets are well-lit

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6d ago
"It’s quiet… People are friendly "
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Primo Barrientos
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1y ago
"To many dogs unleashed and poop every where in the neighborhood! And I can not take my dog for a walk in my neighborhood always have to take him elsewhere for a walk!"
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