NOT LISTED FOR SALE

309 S Orchid Dr Texas City, TX 77591

Outlying Texas City Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $152,000 - $237,653

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,134 Sq Ft
$169/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 29, 2022

Current estimated payment $1,226/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Garage Apartment
  • Deck
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Patio

About This Home

As of November 2022

Charming 3 Bedroom 2 bath on an oversized lot with 2 separate bonus buildings that are waiting for a new owner to transform them into an outdoor kitchen, workshop, office, storage, and/or guest quarters. The smaller red building is set up as a BBQ house complete with a half bathroom. The second building has plumbing and electrical to it. The main house has been recently updated with modern touches like: a fresh coat of paint inside and out, neutral color carpet and LVT throughout, tub bath shower tiles, 2” faux wood blinds, hardware throughout, LED lighting, hot water heater, Goodman HVAC condenser and furnace, kitchen updates to include a slide-in electric range and microwave. Front landscaping was added for additional curb appeal. Come see this unique property and dream big about ways you will transform the backyard structures. Owner/Agent

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Land

UTR TEXAS, REALTORS License #0557442 Listed on: 11/09/2022

UTR TEXAS, REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

Lucia Smith

Lucia Robledo Smith License #0532873

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,552

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Apartment
  • Porte-Cochere

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,134 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Simms Elementary School
  • La Marque Middle School
  • La Marque High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Jordan Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,552

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: I-45 SOUTH, EXIT 16 merge onto Emmett F Lowry towards FM 1764 East, Exit towards Willow, Right onto N Pine Rd, Left onto Fifth Ave N, Right onto Orchid
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4016
  • Subdivision Name: Jordan
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry, Living/Dining Room
  • Living Area: 1134.0
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Utility Room
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Owner Is Listing Agent, Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Patio, Private Yard, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Porte-Cochere

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: SIMMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 52 - Texas City
  • High School: LA MARQUE HIGH SCHOOL (TEXAS CITY)
  • Middle Or Junior School: LA MARQUE MIDDLE SCHOOL (TEXAS CITY)

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2552.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 9, 2022
Closed on
Nov 29, 2022
Sold by
Sound Capital Llc
Bought by
Rauda Alba Violeta
Seller's Agent
Melissa Land
UTR TEXAS, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Lucia Smith
Lucia Robledo Smith
List Price
$149,900
Views
37
Current Estimated Value
$191,413

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.49%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2022
Sold by
Buis Hardwick Melinda
Bought by
Hardwick Melinda Buis

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2012
Sold by
Buis William Jefferson
Bought by
Hardwick Melinda Buis

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2009
Sold by
Kovacevich Kevin P and Kovaceivich Catherine G
Bought by
Buis William Jefferson

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,200
Interest Rate
5.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2004
Sold by
Dolezal Louis Charles
Bought by
Kovacevich Kevin P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$81,707
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rauda Alba Violeta -- Chicago Title
Hardwick Melinda Buis -- Chicago Title Company
Hardwick Melinda Buis -- None Available
Buis William Jefferson -- Stewart Title Company
Kovacevich Kevin P -- Stewart Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Buis William Jefferson $73,200
Previous Owner Kovacevich Kevin P $81,707
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/29/2022 11/29/22 Sold -- -- --
11/17/2022 11/17/22 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2022 11/09/22 For Sale $149,900 -- $132 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,006 $242,980 $52,480 $190,500
2024 $6,006 $274,280 $42,860 $231,420
2023 $6,006 $166,470 $18,370 $148,100
2022 $2,463 $148,140 $18,370 $129,770
2021 $2,371 $148,460 $18,370 $130,090
2020 $2,226 $85,850 $5,240 $80,610
2019 $2,127 $75,690 $5,240 $70,450
2018 $2,147 $77,200 $5,240 $71,960
2017 $1,896 $77,960 $5,240 $72,720
2016 $1,723 $63,870 $5,240 $58,630
2015 $539 $63,870 $5,240 $58,630
2014 $662 $63,870 $5,240 $58,630
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Melissa Land

    UTR TEXAS, REALTORS

    (832) 535-9838

    3 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Melissa Land
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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Lucia Smith

    Lucia Robledo Smith

    (409) 765-7773

    2 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Lucia Smith
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 72288563

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 4330-0000-0007-000

Texas Galveston County Texas City 77591 Outlying Texas City

309 S Orchid Dr, Texas City, TX

This home is located at 309 S Orchid Dr, Texas City, TX 77591 since 09 November 2022 and is currently estimated at $191,413, approximately $168 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 309 S Orchid Dr is a home located in Galveston County with nearby schools including Jimmy Hayley Elementary School, La Marque High School, and Ignite Community School - Mainland.

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