This 7.75 acre property with 360+/- feet of frontage on N Pomelo Road consists of a smaller, modernized home surrounded by a 3 acre private tropical botanical garden. There is a garage, carport, workshop, 3 aviaries & a 'cantina. ' The rest of the acreage is irrigated farmland leased to a local farmer. The botanical garden has been a continuing project for almost 40 years & contains many, many species of palms, cycads, ficus, bamboo & tropical fruit trees intermingled with flowering trees, vines & shrubs. Birds regularly seen include chachalacas, kiskadees, orioles, green jays, cardinals & multiple species of doves. Night sounds of the great horned owl & pauraque add to the atmosphere of the moonlit yard. The home is a cozy 2 bedroom 1 bath with central air & heat, pine ceilings & some hardwood floors. You'll feel like you're in another world strolling along the pathways or enjoying a cool drink in one of the seating areas. Located in USDA Garden Zone 9b. $250,000.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
7.75 acresLot Size
$219Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by LOLLY BURNS• LOLLY BURNS REAL ESTATE, LLC
Contact: 9564230400
Bought with LOLLY BURNS• LOLLY BURNS REAL ESTATE, LLC
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Market trends in 78593, TX
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
90.0%
+9.2% MoM
Median sale price
$234K
$25K MoM
Avg. days on market
76d
35 days MoM
Recently sold homes
4
1 MoM
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Sale history for 18900 Pomelo Rd
Date
Event
Price
RGVMLS #29746588
Nov 15, 2023
Sold
—
Nov 13, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 19, 2023
Listed
$250,000
$233/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,100 (+10.8%)
2024
$2,798 (+397.9%)
$83,146 + $59,496
$142,642
2023
$562 (+13.4%)
2022
$495 (+15.3%)
2021
$430 (+2.5%)
$6,667 + $16,877
$23,544
2020
$419
$6,667 + $15,145
$21,812
2019
$420 (−4.0%)
$6,667 + $15,145
$21,812
2018
$437 (+3.2%)
$6,667 + $15,145
$21,812
2017
$423 (+213.4%)
$6,000 + $15,145
$21,145
2016
$135 (+164.7%)
$7,318
2015
$51
$7,318
2014
$51
$2,800
Tax history for 18900 Pomelo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,100 (+10.8%)
2024
$2,798 (+397.9%)
$83,146 + $59,496
$142,642
2023
$562 (+13.4%)
2022
$495 (+15.3%)
2021
$430 (+2.5%)
$6,667 + $16,877
$23,544
2020
$419
$6,667 + $15,145
$21,812
2019
$420 (−4.0%)
$6,667 + $15,145
$21,812
2018
$437 (+3.2%)
$6,667 + $15,145
$21,812
2017
$423 (+213.4%)
$6,000 + $15,145
$21,145
2016
$135 (+164.7%)
$7,318
2015
$51
$7,318
2014
$51
$2,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,074
Year built
1980
Style
Ranch
County
Cameron County
APN
85-7840-0090-0200-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Roof: Composition
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Other Structures: Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 7.75
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: SANTA ROSA I.S.D.
Elementary School: SANTA ROSA
Middle Or Junior School: SANTA ROSA
High School: SANTA ROSA
Location Information
Directions: From State Highway 107 between Combes and Santa Rosa, take Pomelo Road north 2.5 miles. This property is situated on the left side of the road (west side) among the tall palms.
Subdivision Name: POMELO
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,074
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Cameron County
APN: 85-7840-0090-0200-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 9564230400
Around this home
Schools
Elma E Barrera Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
Jo Nelson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
Santa Rosa High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 111° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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