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$1,300,000

27233 Iowa Gardens Rd., San Benito, TX 78586

bd
5
ba
7
ft²
5,657
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MLS# 29780519 · Listed by Erica Casas, RCR Real Connect Realty · Tel. 956-443-0115

  • TypeSingle-family home
  • Year built2003
  • Lot5.14 acres
  • Price / ft²$230
  • Gateway International Bridge≈ 25 min approx.

Description

Enjoy country living in this 2 story home on 5.14 ACRES (1 acre residential/4.14 improved pasture). Separate entrances to 1st & 2nd floor. 1st floor has 2BR/2.5BATHS. 2nd floor has 3BR/2.5BATHS. Exterior 1/2BATH. Hot tubs in each primary BR. Each floor has its own full kitchen, 2 dining areas & 2 living areas. Separate 3 car garage. Structures built from solid brick. Slab behind garage (approx. 40x60) is ready for installation of a metal building or any other use. Amazing views from front & rear balconies.

Property details

Type
Single-family home · Single Family Residence
Status
For sale
MLS#
29780519
Price
$1,300,000
Price per ft²
$230
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
7
Living area
5,657 ft²
Lot size
5.14 acres
Year built
2003
Subdivision
Sunset Acres
City
San Benito
County
Cameron
Days on market
2
Listed
Oct 26, 2026
Last updated
Oct 26, 2026, 3:18 PM CT

Numbers for investors

Price per ft²

$230

Source: MLS listing

Days on market

2

Source: MLS listing

Est. fixed costs per month
$3,467/mo Est.
Cash to close with 25% down
$364,000 Est.

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/yr

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5%

% of collected rent.

8%

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3%

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Location and drive times

27233 Iowa Gardens Rd., San Benito, TX 78586 Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

  • Gateway International Bridge≈ 25 min approx.
  • UTRGV Brownsville campus≈ 25 min approx.
  • B&M International Bridge≈ 25 min approx.
  • Port of Brownsville≈ 25 min approx.
  • Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates≈ 25 min approx.
  • South Padre Island (Queen Isabella Causeway)≈ 35 min approx.
  • SpaceX Starbase launch site, Boca Chica≈ 45 min approx.

Approximate car times computed from the map: city pace for the first 10 km, highway pace after that, and trips that would cross the ship channel go around it by the Port. They do not include traffic, bridge waits or launch-day road closures.

Schematic

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  • International bridge
  • Main highway
  • Ship channel

Gateway Bridge to South Padre Island: ≈ 37 km (23 mi) in a straight line.

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Listing agent: Erica Casas

Office contact: 956-443-0115

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27233 Iowa Gardens Rd., San Benito, TX 78586 · MLS# 29780519