Welcome home to this beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick home ideally located in the heart of Mercedes! Completely updated and truly move-in ready, this home features a new roof, new A/C system, new flooring, fresh interior and exterior paint throughout, and much more! Enjoy the convenience of being just minutes from Downtown Mercedes and Business 83, with easy access to the Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets and the desirable South Texas ISD Science Academy. Centrally located with a direct drive to Harlingen, Brownsville, and McAllen, making commuting throughout the Rio Grande Valley a breeze. With its extensive updates, solid brick construction, and convenient location, this home is ready for its new owners!
For sale
$159,700
1138 S Illinois St, Mercedes, TX 78570
3beds
1,248sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1981
0.26 Acres Lot
$144,400 Zestimate®
$128/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Solid brick constructionNew flooringNew roof
- 2 days |
- 138 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nicole (Nicky) Robbins 956-566-9296,
Gaston Properties
Source: Greater McAllen AOR,MLS#: 512366
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- 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, Water Heater (Laundry Room), No Conveying Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Washer/Dryer Connection
Features
- Tile Counters, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Windows: No Window Coverings
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,248
- Total interior livable area: 1,248 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Exterior features: Mature Trees
- Fencing: Chain Link,Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Curb & Gutters, Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: M355000151001000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Lights
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Mercedes Original Townsite
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mercedes
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $128/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $125,665
- Annual tax amount: $2,638
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$144,400
$121,000 - $165,000
$1,492/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $159,700$128/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,155 +7.2% | $94,852 +10% |
| 2024 | $1,078 +7.6% | $86,229 +10% |
| 2023 | $1,001 -13.8% | $78,390 +10% |
| 2022 | $1,161 +5% | $71,264 +10% |
| 2021 | $1,106 | $64,785 +10% |
| 2020 | -- | $58,895 +10% |
| 2019 | $971 -0.2% | $53,541 |
| 2018 | $973 | $53,541 -1.1% |
| 2017 | $973 +1.6% | $54,161 +3% |
| 2016 | $957 -14.7% | $52,590 -1.2% |
| 2015 | $1,122 | $53,211 -2.4% |
| 2014 | $1,122 | $54,539 +3.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $52,851 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $52,882 +3.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $51,176 -2.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $52,502 -5.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $55,517 +3.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $53,622 +10% |
| 2007 | -- | $48,747 +4.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $46,812 -0.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $47,231 +3.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $45,455 +6.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $42,828 -1.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $43,339 +6.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $40,764 -2.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $41,705 |
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Neighborhood: 78570
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Travis Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Mercedes High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hinojosa
- Middle: Mercedes Junior High
- High: Mercedes H.S.
- District: Mercedes 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.
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