PRICE REDUCED! MOTIVATED SELLER ! This beautiful hidden land ( Tierra Escondida ) consists of a 9.71 +/- acres. Located in the heart of NW McAllen , you will find peace, quiet and tranquility. There are 2 entrances, one from Ware Rd and another from Auburn Ave, ( 5-mile line). The property is ideal for a residential subdivision, subject to the City of McAllen ( P&Z ) Permit or to be kept by a new buyer as a residence and existing Ag use property. 3 tracts are part of this 9.71 +/- acres with HCAD property ID's, 210559, 210566 and 210556. The home is a 2 BR/2 1/2 bath, 1 office and a 2 vehicle detached garage with a 40 X 60 machinery metal shed on a concrete slab. The 1.5 acre tract is a coastal hay field and the 7.39 acre tract is a Texas Department of Agriculture certified Organic Rio Star grapefruit orchard. The Ag land is laser leveled with 9, 12" Flood Irrigation valves with irrigation water supplied by HCID #1. Buyer responsible for any roll back taxes if Ag use is changed.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9.67 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,745
Year built
1962
Style
Ranch
County
Hidalgo County
APN
L1300-00-000-0053-02
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
A-O
Agricultural and Open Space District
The A-O agricultural and open space district is designed to promote orderly, timely, economical growth and to recognize current land use conditions. It is a reserved area in which the future growth of the city might occur. It is the intent of this district that agricultural land be held in that use for as long as is practical and reasonable.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Ranch
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Mobile home park
Feb 25, 2019 • Active
Residential electrical
Electrical
Electric meter
Sep 28, 2018 • Active
Fire permits
Fire sprinkler
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Parking Features: Improvements (Garage)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Cross Fenced, Irrigation
Horse Amenities: Barn/Shed/Stable
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 9.71
Lot Size Area: 9.71
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Features: Irrigation System, Flood Irrigation
Topography: Level
IrrigationSource: Irrigation Water District: HCID#1
Land Information
Water Source: Sharyland WSC
Property Information
Property Condition: House As Is
Other Structures: Workshop
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street, Easement
Building Information
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: As per HCAD, 3 PID #'s being 210566, 210559 and 210556: LA LOMITA (HOIT) LOT 53, 7.44 GR, 7.39 AC Net, LOT 53, 1.50 AC NET & LOT 53 1 AC Gr, .82 AC NET
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $94
Agriculture Tax Value: 5285
Lease / Rent Details Information
Leased Rent Share: n/a
Financing Information
Escrow: 15000
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: 110VAC, 220 Volts
Electric On Property: Yes
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Septic
Water Comments: Sharyland Water Supply and HCID # 1.
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School / Neighborhood
Elementary School: Garza
Elementary School District: McAllen ISD
Middle Or Junior School: Fossum
Middle Or Junior School District: McAllen ISD
High School: Rowe H.S.
High School District: McAllen ISD
Location Details
Directions: The property entrance has 2 entrances. One thru Ware Rd and the other from Auburn Avenue ( 5-Mile Line). The property address for the Ware Road entrance is 8017 N. Ware Rd.
Community Information
Community Features: Gated
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,745
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9.67 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Hidalgo County
APN: L1300-00-000-0053-02
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
RATIO ListPrice By Original List Price: 0.86667
RATIO List Price By ACRE: 133882.73
RATIO Current Price by Acres: 105458.4
RATIO Close Price By Original List Price: 0.68267
RATIO Close Price By List Price: 0.78769
RATIO Close Price By ACRE: 105458.4
Listing Information
Last Status: Pending
Buyer CC YN: No
Crops: Citrus,Grass Pasture
Non Allowables: No
Around this home
Schools
Blanca E Sanchez Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Michael E Fossum Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Rowe High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 111° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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