About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1547 WASHINGTON ST. #5,6 in Brownsville, TX is listed for $199,995 ($103 per sqft). Built in 1940, the home offers 1,942 sqft of living space on a 0.28 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1940
  • 0.28 acre lot

Property Details

1 story
3 full
#5,6
1940

Amenities

HardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Charming property in historic West Brownsville situated on two corner lots, featuring a main house plus a detached converted garage cottage. Ideal for buyers seeking extra space, guest quarters, multi-generational living, or even potential rental income.

The main house offers hardwood floors, central A/C, high ceilings, abundant natural light, ceiling fans in most rooms, and two screened-in porches that create inviting spaces to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The detached cottage features concrete floors, an open-concept layout, separate bedroom, full bathroom, loft, and its own screened-in porch.

Both structures received new roofs in 2024. Property does need some TLC, but offers character, flexibility, and plenty of potential for a buyer with vision. Exterior features include a concrete block perimeter fence, mature trees, concrete block shed, secluded back patio between the two structures. Interior photos were staged with AI for furnishings and decor only.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,070/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$145
Interest$867
Insurance$58

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1547 WASHINGTON ST. #5,6

Brownsville, TX 78520

WEST BRWNSV ADD

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Ceiling FansHigh Ceilings

Exterior Features

Covered PatioDetached QuartersOutbuilding(s)Patio SlabScreened PatioStorage

Property Details

Flooring

TileHardwoodConcrete

Outdoor Features

Patio

Heating

Central

Cooling

Wall Unit(s)Wall/Window Unit(s)Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherGas CooktopOvenRefrigerator

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1547 WASHINGTON ST. is listed at $199,995 ($103/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,069 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1940, 0.28 acre lot. Interior Features: Ceiling Fans, High Ceilings. Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Detached Quarters, Outbuilding(s).

This property is listed by Craig Grove.

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Craig Grove

Agent at Grove Realty Team, LLC

Listed by Grove Realty Team, LLC · Broker phone: (956) 832-4458 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 29780282· Source: Rio Grande Valley Multiple Listing Service Inc.· 13 days on PropertySimple

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1547 WASHINGTON ST. #5,6, Brownsville, TX 78520

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