Escape to your own private retreat! This cozy and charming country home is perfectly situated on 1.71 acres, offering peace, privacy, and character. Step inside to find a beautiful blend of classic charm and modern updates. The home features stunning original hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, and formal living and dining areas. Enjoy your morning coffee in the bright sun room or on the large wood deck overlooking your property, which is shaded by beautiful mature trees. This property is a hobbyist's dream! It includes a detached two-car garage AND a separate workshop/storage shed. This is the country living you’ve been waiting for!
For sale
$315,000
26717 Baker Potts Rd, Harlingen, TX 78552
5beds
2,798sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1942
1.71 Acres Lot
$301,500 Zestimate®
$113/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceDetached two-car garageBright sun roomStunning original hardwood floors
- 73 days
- 305
- 22
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cesar Avendano 956-254-7070,
Star Realty Group, Llc
Source: Greater McAllen AOR,MLS#: 507770
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Description: Living Area(s): 1
Living room
- Description: Living Area(s): 1
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, No Conveying Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Countertops (Other), Fireplace, Split Bedrooms
- Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Porcelain Tile
- Windows: Plantation Shutters, Wood/Faux Blinds
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,798
- Total interior livable area: 2,798 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Workshop
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 1.71 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 9842900010000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Stuart Place Survey
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Harlingen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $113/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $267,524
- Annual tax amount: $5,501
- Date on market: 6/21/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$301,500
$286,000 - $317,000
$2,267/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $315,000-4.5%$113/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Listing removed | $330,000$118/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Price change | $330,000-2.9%$118/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Price change | $340,000-5.6%$122/sqft |
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| 11/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $360,000+71.4%$129/sqft |
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| 11/16/2016 | Sold | -- |
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| 10/1/2016 | Price change | $210,000+2.4%$75/sqft |
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| 8/22/2016 | Pending sale | $205,000$73/sqft |
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| 6/13/2016 | Price change | $205,000+7.9%$73/sqft |
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| 5/6/2016 | Price change | $190,000-15.2%$68/sqft |
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| 2/7/2016 | Price change | $224,000+6.7%$80/sqft |
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| 12/7/2015 | Price change | $210,000-6.3%$75/sqft |
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| 1/31/2014 | Price change | $224,000-2.2%$80/sqft |
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| 4/23/2013 | Price change | $229,000-2.6%$82/sqft |
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| 4/7/2013 | Price change | $235,000+2.6%$84/sqft |
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| 3/31/2013 | Price change | $229,000-2.6%$82/sqft |
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| 11/27/2012 | Listed for sale | $235,000$84/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,564 +0.2% | $267,524 |
| 2024 | $5,550 +15.1% | $267,524 +17.4% |
| 2023 | $4,822 +18.8% | $227,815 +35.4% |
| 2022 | $4,060 | $168,310 +2.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $163,707 |
| 2020 | -- | $163,707 |
| 2019 | $4,110 +0.4% | $163,707 +0.5% |
| 2018 | $4,092 +11.3% | $162,947 +10.9% |
| 2017 | $3,678 +0.1% | $146,870 |
| 2016 | $3,673 -2.1% | $146,870 -6.3% |
| 2015 | $3,751 | $156,773 |
| 2014 | $3,751 | $156,773 |
| 2013 | -- | $156,773 |
| 2012 | -- | $156,773 |
| 2011 | -- | $156,773 |
| 2010 | -- | $156,773 |
| 2009 | -- | $156,773 |
| 2008 | -- | $156,773 |
| 2007 | -- | $156,773 +22.1% |
| 2005 | $2,820 +0.2% | $128,345 |
| 2004 | $2,814 +11.1% | $128,345 +10.2% |
| 2003 | $2,532 +10.1% | $116,443 |
| 2002 | $2,301 +14.6% | $116,443 +13.3% |
| 2001 | $2,007 +0.9% | $102,796 +10% |
| 2000 | $1,989 | $93,451 |
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Neighborhood: 78552
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Stuart Place
- Middle: Vela
- High: Harlingen H.S.
- District: Harlingen ISD
Source: Greater McAllen AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





