This property consists of an18.75-acre farm with a 100-year-old modernized house surrounded by a private tropical botanical garden of approximately 3 acres, all included on the 18.75-acres. There is a garage, workshop, and carport; 3 aviaries, At the rear of the homesite is a cantina, The cantina is covered and 3 walls block out the wind. It is an excellent area to meet with friends for a barbeque during chilly winter days. Farmland The farmland is currently leased.The agricultural land is irrigated and has recently been leveled into pans to optimize the irrigation of the land. There is a row of trees dividing the farmland that harbors many birds and wildlife. The gardens The botanical garden has been a continuing project for almost 40 years. Many of the trees were planted years ago providing shade and protection for the tender plants below. There are approximately 30 species of palms, a dozen species of cycads, a half dozen varieties of ficus, many varieties of bamboo, and tropical fruit trees such as guava, mango, papaya, litchi, longans, starfruit, sugar apples, and more. These are intermingled with flowering trees, vines and shrubs. Birds regularly seen include chachalacas, kiskadees, orioles, green jays, cardinals, and many species of doves. The night sounds of the great horned owl and paraque add to the atmosphere of the moonlit yard. The gardens are watered with a combination of gravity fed irrigation from the irrigation district and city water. The house The house is approximately a hundred years old. The current owners have lived in this house for almost 40 years and have slowly modernized the house over an extended time. Today the house has public water, electricity, a paved street, and high-speed internet. The outside of the house has vinyl siding over insulation, installed about 5 years ago. The roof is two years old. Inside, there is a living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, and laundry. Ceiling fans in all rooms. The living room, dining room and 1 bedroom have beautiful pine ceilings. Floors are hardwood, some covered with laminate. The bath was totally remodeled 7 months ago. Windows have solar screens. The house has central air and heat, and a mock fireplace in the living room. Lighting has been upgraded to flush mounted lights within the past 7 months. Potential Land Utilization The most probable use would be for a nursery, growing palms and other landscape plants. Irrigation is available for this venture. A retail nursery could be included to sell plants retail utilizing the existing plants in the yard to propagate many of the plants. Another potential use would be to put up a building for an event center. These are popular in the valley but most of the centers lack the gardens for people to stroll and take photos. McAllen, Harlingen, and Brownsville are all areas that are in close proximity providing a large area to draw from. For this type of business, a change in land use may trigger a change of utilization for tax purposes. The property is currently used for farming and is taxed as such. The buyer should be aware that with the purchase of the property, it should be understood that the buyer is to be liable for any back taxes that may be incurred by any land use change. For some buyers, they may just desire to live on the land in solitude. It is peaceful in the country. Traffic is minimal. Many people can conduct their business with the high-speed internet from their home and can live anywhere. The house is suitable for a couple, however with a larger family or a desire to have a larger home, a person can build on the vacant land and utilize this house for a guest house. Seller will consider owner financing with half down.
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