For sale

$255,000

Est. $1,820/mo —

•

1,389

sq ft

236 Gilson Rd, Brownsville, TX 78520

About this home

Well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in a prime location! Location, location, location—just minutes from the expressway, shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, and Sunrise Mall. This move-in-ready home features a new A/C system installed in July 2024, window blinds throughout, and solar shades that help improve energy efficiency and reduce electricity costs. Step outside to a beautifully landscaped yard filled with mature fruit trees, including guava, peach, and papaya, along with an abundance of established plants that create a lush, inviting outdoor space. A storage shed is also included and conveys with the sale. Don't miss this opportunity to own a well-maintained home that's ready for its new owner!

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

5,500 sq ftLot Size

$184Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Melissa Ruiz • Coldwell Banker La Mansion Real Estate Brownsville

Contact: 9565042727

Listing updated: Sep 8, 2026 at 09:49am

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•Source:RGVMLS #29777551

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$1,820 per month

Principal and interest$1,444

Property taxes

$264

HOA dues

Home insurance

$113

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Benavides Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Manzano Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

7/10

Pace High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

6/10

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Offer insights

236 Gilson Rd · $255,000

Strong offer

$255K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $255K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Electric water heater
Tile flooring
Ceiling fan(s)
Central air conditioning
Central electric heating

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms

Flooring
Tile

Heating & cooling
Central electric heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fan(s)

Sale and tax history for 236 Gilson Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,163 (+0.2%)

2024

$3,158 (+9.1%)

2023

$2,894 (−2.7%)

2022

$2,974 (+10.7%)

2021

$2,685 (+9.6%)

2020

$2,450 (+9.2%)

2019

$2,244 (+7.1%)

$17,500 + $68,640

$86,140

2018

$2,094 (−0.5%)

$17,500 + $61,134

$78,634

2017

$2,104 (+4.0%)

$17,500 + $61,736

$79,236

2016

$2,023 (−0.8%)

$17,500 + $61,736

$79,236

2015

$2,040 (+2.5%)

$17,500 + $62,338

$79,838

2014

$1,991

$17,500 + $61,210

$78,710

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

60 ft.

Lot depth

92 ft.

Lot size

5,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2005

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,389

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,389

Year built

2005

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cameron County

APN

05-0002-0010-0030-00

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.

R-1

Residential Single-Family District

The R-1 District is intended for the development of single-family detached residential uses in a suburban setting. It accommodates single-family houses as well as accessory dwellings. It is also intended to maintain existing single-family residential neighborhoods in the city.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space

Dec 9, 2022 • Final

Historical converted

Install new electrical circuits, a meter, and a temporary utility pole for public use.

Electrical

Dec 9, 2022 • Final

Residential new construction

Construct a new residence.

New construction

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

10/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 110° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years

9/10 Wind Factor

99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Brownsville, TX • 78520

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Sun exposure

84/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 236 Gilson Rd

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5009 Sedona Place Pl, Brownsville, TX 78520
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$300,000 Last sold price
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$13/sq ft
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