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May 2014 South Texas Properties

TABLE OF CONTENTSREAL Estate Offices/Agents

Adonai, Kim Stewart ................................... p. 10

Bruce Menking .............................................. p. 4

Carlisle Realty .............................................. p. 14

Century 21 Hallmark Real Estate ............p. 6-8

Circle RB Real Estate ................................... p. 2

Cynthia Carrasco ................................... p. 12-13

Paragon Properties ..................................... p. 11

Risinger Realty .............................................. p. 9

Watkins Realty ............................................... p. 5

ServicesEdwards Furniture ........................................ p. 9

Jesse’s Roofing ................................................ p. 8

Lawn Service ................................................ p. 13

Insurance, Banking & FinanceTexas Champion Bank ................................ p. 13

Raul Ramirez (State Farm) .......................... p. 2

Abstract & TitleStewart Title .................................................. p. 3

Guaranty Title & Abstract ........................... p. 8

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1112 Las Palmas - $129,500 - 3 bdrms, 2 baths. New metal roof in 2012. Solar screens. Ceramic tile floors. A/C central & heat. Fenced yard. Ready to move in. Call 361-664-8652 or 361-701-5644 for an appt. MLS# 104741

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(BPT) - With many real es-tate industry watchers predict-ing 2014 will be a seller’s mar-ket, you may think you won’t need to do much to sell your home this spring. Not so fast - while more buyers are likely to be competing for homes, that doesn’t mean they’re willing to settle for less than perfect. In fact, coming out of the real estate crash of a few years ago, buyers have learned the impor-tance of getting the maximum value for their home invest-ment.

While home prices are ex-pected to rise in 2014, buyers continue to have high expec-tations. Homes that meet buy-ers’ lists of “must-haves” and “would-love-to-have” features will be positioned to sell more quickly and closer to - or above - list price, experts say. So what are homebuyers looking for in 2014?

Whole-home, beautiful energy efficient featuresIn the earliest days of the

efficiency trend, many buyers would have settled for a house that reduced heating and cool-ing costs through good insula-tion, or cut electricity bills with energy-sipping appliances. Modern buyers, however, are interested in homes that take a holistic approach to energy efficiency. That means supple-

menting energy savings with more thoughtful features like daylighting and natural venti-lation through energy-efficient skylights, using solar-powered water heaters, and employing intelligent controls for sky-lights, other lighting and heat-ing/cooling systems.

Buyers want energy-efficient upgrades that also offer high aesthetic appeal in addition to functionality, making features

like ENERGY STAR-qualified skylights particularly popular. In fact, 55 percent of homebuy-ers in a National Association of Home Builder’s survey said skylights are desirable or es-sential. Skylight manufacturer VELUX America notes that in-stalling no-leak, solar-powered fresh air (venting) skylights not only enhances indoor air qual-ity, but can boost energy effi-ciency, working in concert with windows. Add remote-con-trolled, solar-powered blinds and skylight energy perfor-mance ratings can improve as much as 45 percent. And solar powered skylights and blinds, as well as the installation costs, are eligible for a 30 percent Federal tax credit.

Smarter size and spaceWhile buyers will always

look to get the most bang for

Meeting buyer demands in a seller’s market

See DEMANDS on page 9

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FARM AND RANCH 50 Acs Cr. 314 TR. 33B, Benavides, Tx. All brush, dedicated easements, no elec, no water, good habitat for deer, hogs, turkey and dove in season. Easy access from Cr. 339. Home is 2 rooms, roughed out. $90K. MLS #104693. Call Bruce at 701-8644

459 Cr. 231, 2.05 Acs, water well, septic, located about 15 miles north of Alice in the Valley Hi Acres S/D. $26.5K, MLS # 104685, call Bruce at 701-8644. 0 Starlight Dr., Sandia - Scenic Lake Estates, Car-mel Hills lot, great site to build your home. $8K, MLS # 104702, call Bruce at 701-8644.

51.51 acres w/front-age on CR 117 and N 281 Bypass. All brush, in wa-terway. Call Bruce at 701-8644. MLS# 104571

352.27 Acs. S. County Road 339, All brush with low fence, water, elec. Small bunkhouse, good habitat for deer, hogs and other wildlife. $704,540 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104483

281 Bypass and FM 1554 - 528 +/- acres with road frontage. Cultivated fields and brush with great commercial sites. Will divide. $2,180,000 Call Bruce for more information at (361) 701-8644 MLS# 104532

FM 2508 - 88.09 Acres next to the King Ranch. Has new 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home that is 1.5 yrs old with a large pond, city water, feeders, water troughs, brush and high fence on King Ranch side. Deer, turkey, hogs and doves frequent the property. $317,724 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104518

24.53 Acs for commercial development at the inter-section of Cr. 129 and S Hwy 281. Great site for commercial development. Elec. Available. $245,300. Call Bruce at 701-8644. MLS# 104625

900 N Johnson, 5.826 Acs to be developed, road frontage with city utili-ties. $150K. Call Bruce at 701-8644, MLS# 104614

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610 Huisache, Freer - 3 bed-room, 2 bath, 2378 sq. ft. with 2 living areas, 2 cedar closets, roomy bedrooms, and move in ready! $145,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104521

201 S Wright - 2,580 sq. ft. eating establishment, ready to go. Nice kitchen equip-ment, tables and chairs goes with sale. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104562.

1515 W. Front - New York Joe’s Restaurant, all ap-pliances, furniture, ready to start a new business on 3.852 acres! $950,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104354

E. Main Street - Nice commercial lot, 75-feet x 140-feet, next to Tutti Frutti. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104589

2 Commercial lots at the intersection of Seabreeze and S. Tex. Blvd., zoned B-3C. 13,000 sqft. Full utilities on Seabreeze. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104527

7 +/- acs S Flournoy Rd, next to Oil Patch, L shape with road frontage. $105K MLS # 104676, call Bruce at 701-8644.

5 acres S. Flournoy Rd. - Commercial sites with more sites available! $20,000/ac MLS# 104224

281 Bypass, 10 acres - Prime Commercial Site! REDUCED! $150,000 MLS# 104121

1102 E. Hwy 44, San Di-ego, Tx - Commercial Build-ing, 10,800 sq. ft., great location for Home Health, Doctor’s office, Area Clinic, or State Agency. $495,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS # 104522

7.28 Acs. Old Tasco Yard, Commercial Property. Many buildings and office, est. total sq. footage is 9,888 sq. ft. Fenced with good pad base. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104525

7.15 Acs - great business site. Utilities available. MLS# 104524.

COMMERCIAL

PENDING

263 FM 1930 - 3/2/2, 2720 sqft home on 3.03 acs, open floor plan, 2 living areas, covered patio, inground pool, 30’x50’ shed, fenced garden area, minutes from Alice, $225K MLS # 104740, call Bruce 361-701-8644.527 Heras - 3/2, 1904 sqft, open floor plan, hardwood floor in living rm, laundry rm, corner property, 3 lots, close to school and football stadium, will need some remodel-ing, $53K MLS # 104738, call Bruce 361-701-8644.1508 Fairdale - 3/2/2, 1532 sqft, open floor plan, split bdrms, fenced yd, cute kitchen, laundry rm off kitchen, large oak trees, close to school, $145K MLS # 104731, call Bruce 361-701-8644.

603 Nayer - 3/1.5, 1213 sqft, open floor plan, newer home, great home for starting out, $82.5K MLS # 104727, call Bruce 361-701-8644.3871 N Hwy 281 - Commer-cial/residential site, with cute home, 3/2, 1200 sqft, open floor plan, 2 water wells, large oak trees, 30’x30’ shed, great site for commercial company.


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811 CR 427, Premont - Nice home on 50 acres - 3 miles from town but very secluded. Owner may consider dividing acreage. Lots of wildlife. MLS# 104737

Lots & Land

County Road 227, Orange Grove - 120 acres located off North Hwy 281, land is fenced but currently being used as farm-land. No water well, septic or electric on property. MLS# 104739

Residential

1105 Jefferson - 3/2 located in quiet neighborhood. Has been painted and new floors - a diamond in the rough. Come see this home and make it yours. MLS #104508

164 Trail Ridge, Sandia - 2 story home that sits on 2 lots overlook-ing Lake Mathis. The lake is full and you could be enjoying it this summer with family and friends. This home has plenty of room for everyone - 5 bedrooms & 2 baths plus the extra lot for an RV. Call to see home today. MLS #104631

Commercial Listing

County Road 321, Orange Grove - 77 +/- acres off Hwy 359 in the Alfred Communi-ty. Currently being leased for cattle grazing. MLS# 104755

4338 Hwy 44 - Alice - 3.23 acres located between Alice & San Diego. Property was being converted into an RV park. Call to see. MLS# 104669


733 Glendale - $84,500 - 3 bed-room, 2 bath - Approx. 1,504 sq. ft. This a great starter/investment home. Home has a spacious liv-ing room and features wood floor-ing. Call today for an appt. Home is owned by an agent. MLS# 104410

2041 E. Main St., Suite 300

Alice, Texas

• Elisa Benavides ......................... 227-9771• Cynthia Carrasco ...................... 227-5353• Bruce Menking .......................... 701-8644• Murray Myers ........................... 726-8731

• Cindy Claunch ..................(956)279-8607

• Michelle Knight, Office Mgr. ... 668-3300

• Jean Cunningham, Broker ...... 853-2121

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2025 FM 665 - $95,000 - Great In-vestment home! This is a unique cute home on approx. 4.46 acres. Property could possibly be used as a Commer-cial Property! MLS# 104440

2958 North FM 2191, Falfurrias - $79,900 - Cozy home on 3.30 acres, just minutes away from town with front and back porch, carpet grass, trees, cement driveway, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 car garage, a must see to appreciate! Call Lisa Benavides for appt. 361-227-9771. MLS#104538

507 S. Reforma, San Diego - 3/2 ap-prox. 1,718 sq. ft. - $75,000. This would make a great investment/starter home. Home features large kitchen and a nice size master bedroom. Call today for an appt. Call Cynthia Carrasco at 361-227-5353 MLS#104604

2708 FM 2191, Falfurrias - $125,900 - 3/1 on 3.3 acres., approx. 1,528 sq. ft. Recently completely remodeled beautiful home on approx. 3.30 acres. corner lot. This would make a won-derful starter home. Home features Low E windows, granite counter tops, custom kitchen cabinets, beautiful tile floors and with a few modern touches. Roof and Septic system recently in-stalled. Must see! Call today for an appt.! MLS# 104622

163 CR 471, & CR 470 - $189,900 - 5/3, approx. 2,458 sq. ft. This would make a wonderful family home. Home sits on approx. 1.13 acres. Home has lots of storage space and an open floor plan. Kitchen has lots of cabinet space and opens to the formal dining room. MLS# 104634

715 CR 336 - $154,900 approx. 1,404 sq. ft. - 4/2 - This is a wonder-ful home on approx 5 acres. This would be the perfect starter home. Features a covered patio/deck with steps leading to a concrete pad for more space for entertaining. There is also a large workshop that has an approx 10 ft. overhead door-could serve as a garage. Call today for an appt to view! MLS# 104648

1713 Alta Vista - $185,000 - approx 2,160 sq. ft. -3/2 This would make a great family home. This is a cute brick home that sits on a nice size lot. Living room features fireplace. MLS#104680

610 Huisache, Freer - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,378 sq. ft. with 2 living areas, 2 cedar closets, spacious bedrooms, and move in ready! $145,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104521

402 Schley - 3/2, approx. 1,787 sq. ft. This is a Beautiful Brick home. Home features tray ceilings, marble in master bath, granite counter tops in kitchen and so much more. Call today to view this home. MLS# 104714

425 NE 8th St, Premont - $31,900 - Call Cynthia at 227-5353. MLS# 104706

REDUCED

900 S Hwy 281, Falfurrias - 3/1 home, nice cozy home, front porch, storage shed in the back yard, large parking area. Some remodeling and painting has been done, Must see to appreciate. Call Lisa at 361-227-9771 MLS# 104647

PENDING

263 FM 1930 - 3/2/2, 2,720 sq. ft. home on 3.03 acs, open floor plan, 2 living areas, covered patio, in ground pool, 30’x50’ shed, fenced garden area, minutes from Alice, $225K MLS # 104740, call Bruce 361-701-8644.504 S. Sun St., Freer - $38,500 Call Cyn-thia at 227-5353 MLS# 104486


505 E. 6th St. - $110,000 - Great investment property! Home sits on approx. .51 acre. Home being sold “As Is, Where Is.” MLS# 104475

2041 E. Main St., Suite 300

• Elisa Benavides ................................. 227-9771• Cynthia Carrasco .............................. 227-5353• Bruce Menking .................................. 701-8644• Murray Myers ................................... 726-8731• Cindy Claunch ......................... (956)279-8607• Michelle Knight, Office Mgr. ......... 668-3300• Jean Cunningham, Broker ............. 853-2121

We are members of MLS and can show you any property in this magazine. Call us to BUY or SELL 361-668-3300!

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(361) 668-3300507 Nue-va St. - $ 7 5 , 0 0 0 , This would make a great starter home! MLS# 1044604481 FM 625 - ap-prox. 1,312 sq. ft.- 3/1-This would make a wonderful starter home. This home sits on approx. 10 acres. Priced to sell! Call today for an appt. $89,000 MLS#104672

805 E. Collins St., San Diego - $85,000 - 3/2, approx. 2,096 sq. ft. Wonderful 1 1/2 Story home on a nice size lot. This is a very unique home with a sunken liv-ing room and a beautiful stair-way leading to an upstairs bo-nus room. Call today for an appt. MLS# 104632

PENDING

1311 S. Gulf - $148,900 Cozy 3 bed-room, 2 bath, workshop on 1 acre, piped fence with nice stone entrance, pecan and orange trees. Call Lisa Benavides 361-227-9771 for appt. to view MLS# 104599

197 N. Johnson $325,000 - This would make a Great Business Oppor-tunity! Call today for more informa-tion 361-227-5353. MLS#104684

318 N. CR 470 - $ 1 7 9 , 0 0 0 Great Busi-ness Op-p o r t u n i t y ! Property sits on approx. 2.61 acres and features a Large Metal Building equipped with overhead doors. Call Cynthia Carrasco for more information at 361-227-5353. MLS# 104573

1515 W. Front - New York Joe’s Res-taurant, all ap-pliances, fur-niture, ready to start a new business on 3.852 acres! $950,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104354

156 CR 470 - $89,500 - This Prop-erty sits on approx. .92 of an acre and is ready with utili-ties. Property is currently being used as a Mobile Home Park. Mobile homes do not convey in sale of property. Property ready for use as a mobile home park or for a Company’s housing location. Call today for more information. MLS#104635

613 Lucero - $165,000 - Great building to start your own business. Must see! This could be the space you’re looking for to start your busi-ness. Will Lease. MLS# 102192

700 N. Johnson - 7.15 Acs - Great area for business. Utilities available. MLS# 104524.

201 S. Wright - 2,580 sq. ft. eating estab-lishment, ready to go. Nice kitchen equipment, tables and chairs go with sale. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104562.

1719 E. Main Street - Nice commercial lot, 75-feet x 140-feet, next to Tutti Frutti. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104589

2 Commercial lots at the intersec-tion of Seabreeze and S. Tex. Blvd., zoned B-3C. 13,000 sq. ft. Full utilities on Seabreeze. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104527

5 acres S. Flournoy Rd. - Commercial site with more sites available! $20,000/ac MLS# 104224

1102 E. Hwy 44, San Di-ego, Tx - Commercial Building, 10,800 sq. ft., great location for Home Health, Doctor’s office, Area Clinic or State Agency. $495,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS # 104522

634 W. 8th - 7.28 acres available - Old TASCO yard - Many buildings and office, approx. 9,888 sq. ft. Fenced, Great pad base, Call Bruce at 701-8644, MLS# 104525

1913 S. Reynolds-$59,800-Building for sale, great area for your business. Plenty of parking areas, one bath, a must see to appreciate. Seller moti-vated to sell, Call Lisa at (361) 227-9771 for appt to view MLS# 104713

COMMERCIAL

527 Heras - 3/2, 1,904 sq. ft., open floor plan, hardwood floor in living room, laundry room, corner property, 3 lots, close to school and football stadium, will need some remodeling, $53K MLS # 104738, call Bruce 361-701-8644.

1508 Fairdale - 3/2/2, 1,532 sq. ft., open floor plan, split bdrms, fenced yd, cute kitchen, laundry room off kitchen, large oak trees, close to school, $145K MLS # 104731, call Bruce 361-701-8644.603 Nayer - 3/1.5, 1,213 sq. ft., open floor plan, newer home, great home for starting out, $82.5K MLS # 104727, call Bruce 361-701-8644.

3871 N Hwy 281 - Commercial/residential site, with cute home, 3/2, 1,200 sq.ft., open floor plan, 2 water wells, large oak trees, 30’x30’ shed, great site for commercial company.

206 W. Alice St. - $20,900 - 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom. In-vestment property. Home in need of many repairs. MLS# 104730

607 Hobbs - $65,000 - 2 bedroom, 1-bath. This is a cute home that would make a great investment home. MLS# 104733

146 CR 474 - $85,000 - 1 bedroom, 1 bath. This is a cute home that sits on approx. .68 acs. MLS# 104732


Lots and Land

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51.51 acres w/frontage on CR 117 and N 281 Bypass. All brush, in waterway. Call Bruce at 701-8644. MLS# 104571

CR 231 approx 2.05 acres $26,500. MLS#104685

Alice Acres area - 1 & 2 +/- acre lots for sale. Several to choose from, call Cynthia @ 361-227-5353

352.27 Acs. S. County Road 339, All brush with low fence, water, elec. Small bunkhouse, good habitat for deer, hogs and other wildlife. $704,540 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104483

281 Bypass and FM 1554 - 528 +/- acres with road frontage. Cultivated fields and brush with great com-mercial sites. Will divide. $2,180,000 Call Bruce for more information at (361) 701-8644 MLS# 104532

FM 2508 - 88.09 Acres next to the King Ranch. Has new 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home that is 1.5 yrs old with a large pond, city wa-ter, feeders, water troughs, brush and high fence on King Ranch side. Deer, turkey, hogs and doves frequent the property. $317,724 Call Bruce 701-8644 MLS# 104518

24.53 Acs. for com-mercial development at the intersection of Cr. 129 and S Hwy 281. Great site for commercial development. Elec. Available. $245,300. Call Bruce @ 701-8644. MLS# 104625

Starlight Dr. in Sandia - 1/3 acre lot in Sce-nic Lake Estates, Carmel Hills. Great place to build your dream home! $8,000. Call Bruce @ 701-8644 MLS#104702

900 N. J o h n s o n , 5.826 Acs to be developed, road frontage with city util-ities. $150K. Call Bruce @ 701-8644, MLS# 104614

CR 170 - 14.24 +/- acres - $99,680 - Great Area, out in the country! An awesome place to build your dream home. Property is located just minutes away from the city. Call Cynthia at (361) 227-5353 MLS# 102560

Acres for mobile home in Orange Grove area.


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their buck, many are deciding that “bang” does not neces-sarily mean “bigger.” The great recession saw many families downsize into smaller homes - with more manageable mort-gages. Even with the economy moving again, many home-owners have found they like the efficiency and utility of smaller, more purposeful spaces.

The functionality of a room is now as important as its size. Buyers will continue to em-brace rooms that make the most of the space available, such as compact kitchens that maximize storage, smaller bathrooms that optimize light-ing efficiency and privacy, while saving wall space through use of skylights, and open rooms that serve multiple purposes. To see how skylights would look in any room in your home, get a skylight planner app, take

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Aging-in-place potentialAs more baby boomers ap-

proach and enter their golden years, homebuyers are looking toward the future and seeking homes that offer the poten-tial of allowing them to age in place. In demand are home fea-tures that not only look good now (such as an open floor plan or larger bathroom) but that can be easily adapted for older occupants who may face chal-lenges with mobility, vision and other age-related issues.

A range of home features fit the bill, including ground-floor bedrooms, ample natu-ral lighting to enhance vision, open floor plans that minimize obstacles to mobility, larger bathrooms that can easily be fitted with grab bars, kitchens with age-friendly features such as touch faucets, and smaller yards with lower maintenance requirements.

DEMANDSContinued from page 3

610 N. Hwy. 16, Freer - EXCELLENT HIGHWAY FRONTAGE LOCATION! This property was previously the Brush Coun-try Vet Clinic. It includes 3.615 acres of land that is partially fenced. All metal pens/corrals are negotiable to stay, if needed by buyer. There is one bedroom and several bonus rooms that could easily be used as additional bedrooms, office space, etc. There is one bathroom that is petitioned and has a Jacuzzi tub.

There are some needed repairs and property is to be sold “AS IS.” Shown by appointment only, to qualified buyers. $112,000. MLS# 104724

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1621 S. Norton, Freer - If you like the feel of “country living” but want to be close to town, this one might be for you! This 3/2/2 block home sits on half an acre and is just a few minutes from schools. Property is presently rented until sold. Has new-er septic system, 2-car attached garage, and a lg. laundry room right off the kitchen area. Tile floors throughout with newer windows. Home needs some updating and repairs. Buyer can add their own touch, so much potential! $59,900 MLS#104021

401 Stoner St., Freer - Very cozy and vacant home that sits on half an acre. Very close to schools! Adorable kitchen with water soft-ener system, oven & elec. stove that will stay. 2 living areas, one with a wood-burning fireplace. There is a nice, large screened-in back porch that’s great for entertaining & enjoying friends & family! The machine & storage sheds will also stay. Seller will provide Buyer with an Old Republic Home Warranty. Seller is also willing to help with some of the lender required repairs. Buy this home for less than paying monthly rent! $76,500 MLS# 103998

REDUCED 248, 1/2 FM 1355, Kingsville - Property is Co-listed with Century 21 Hallmark/Bruce Menking at 701-8644. Very well maintained 3/1/2 home on approx. 2.75 acres. Home is presently rented until property sells. Has a nice whirlpool tub in bathroom. Includes an efficiency apartment for rental income or guest quarters. Also, has a lg. barn, approx. 30x80. Shown by appt. only with advance notice needed. Reduced to $132,000! MLS#104017.

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REDUCED! 244 FM 1355, Kingsville - Very nice and well maintained brick prop-erty that could be used for many business purposes. Lot size is approx. .32 of an acre +/-. City water is available. Presently serviced by a shared water well, with a septic system. Has central air/heat that is fairly new. Large, paved parking area, fenced, three restrooms, three treatment rooms, two waiting room areas and extra room for a small kitchenette. This property could easily be con-verted into a residence or duplex. Co-brokered with C21 Hallmark/ Bruce Menking at 361-701-8644. $89,000 MLS# 104019

COMMERCIAL

4105 Western Dr., Corpus Christi - Located in highly desired Calallen I.S.D. Beautiful 3/2/1 brick home that is nicely updated & MOVE-IN-READY! New roof, fixtures, lam. wood & tile flooring, fresh paint, custom tile shower in master bath, updated kitchen & more! Nice, lg. liv. room w/beautiful fireplace & cath. ceiling. Fenced back yard w/stg. bldg., which stays! Nice, lg. trees & landscaping. Home Warranty provided by Seller. $130,000 MLS#104710

REDUCED! 11002 Timbergrove Ln., Corpus Christi - Calallen I.S.D. listing! Buyers will love this 4/3/2 home! It’s updated & MOVE-IN-READY! Upgrades include all new paint throughout, lam. wood flooring, updated kitchen, newer roof, CAH & more! Has lg. back yard w/wood priv. fence & nice deck - great for entertaining! Located in a nice, estab-lished neighborhood! Seller will provide an existing Survey and Home Warranty. $162,000. MLS#104708

PENDING

227 CR 157, Alice - Quiet, county liv-ing! Very nice and move-in ready home on 2.12 acres! Property is lo-cated West of Alice. This 3/2 home was built in 2009 and has been very well maintained. All appliances will stay and home can be sold almost fully furnished, if desired by buyer! Home is occupied, so it will be shown by appt. only/ to Pre-approved buyers only. This one is a must see! $159,000.MLS#104695


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PARAGON PROPERTIES4637 S. Hwy 281, Alice, TX (361)664-8000

Melinda Garza 361-562-2648 • Janell Donaho 361-876-0505 • D. Addison Smithwick 361-562-3695

Commercial Listings

111 N. Texas Blvd- Wonderful investment opportunity. Currently leased to Leslie’s Nails and The Jigger. Don’t let this one get away! Call for appointment to see. MLS#104117

647 CR 481, Ben Bolt - 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch house on 10 acres. Very nice house. MLS# 104294

415 Lincoln - 3/1 Nice home across from park and close to schools, huge yard. MLS# 104707

2005 Shannon - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Beautiful house on cul de sac, with big yard. MLS# 104624

1803 Newell - 4 bedroom, 3 bath. Huge living area, extra large lot with fenced yard. MLS# 104574

1817 Encino - Very large home on a corner lot in the Hillcrest area. Three living areas give this home a roomy feel along with large bedrooms and a mother-in-law suite! MLS# 104464

1324 Josephine - 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 2 car garage. Lovely townhouse. Priced to sell. MLS# 104277

158 CR 472 - 4/2.5/3 Country living at its BEST on 1.041 acres. Huge master bedroom, separate mother-in-law quarters. MLS# 104363

Call us to see any MLS property in this magazine.

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North Hwy 281 - 2.256 acres under com-mercial property. MLS #104529

4.5 acres in Mesquite forest. MLS #104495

2 acres in Tecolote. MLS# 104736

Land

240 CR 2112 - Country living at its best! This fully furnished 4 bedroom, 3 ½ baths graces 5 acres where the wildlife comes to frolic by the beautiful pond. Watch from the safety of a fully enclosed backyard which is cross fenced. Call today to see this rare gem. MLS# 104495

Lynnae Donaho, Broker 361-701-3985

Melva Alegria 361-460-1697

2003 Adame - 3/1 Very cozy house, with lots of extras. A must see! MLS# 104711

900 St. Mary, 3/1 Very nice home on corner lot, A must see! MLS# 104709

1128 Dewey - 3/1 Completely remodeled, beautiful home. Call for appointment. MLS# 104712


402 Schley - 3/2, approx. 1787 sq. ft. This is a Beautiful Brick home. Home features tray ceilings, mar-ble in master bath, granite counter tops in kitchen and so much more. Call today to view this home. MLS# 104714

Hallmark

Residential Homes Offered for SaleJean Cunningham, BROKERwww.cynthiacarrasco.com

Cynthia CarrascoREALTOR®

For Service you can Trust!

318 N. CR 470 - $179,000 - Great Business Oppor tun i ty ! Property sits on approx. 2.61 acres and features a Large Metal Building equipped with overhead doors. Call Cynthia Carrasco for more information at 361-227-5353. MLS# 104573

504 S. Sun St., Freer - $38,500 Call Cyn-thia at 227-5353 MLS# 104486

505 E. 6th St. - $110,000 - Great Investment property! Home sits on approx. .51 acre. Home being sold “As Is, Where Is.” MLS # 104475

507 Nueva St. - $75,000 - 3 bed-room, 1 bath - This would make a Great Starter home! MLS# 104460

2025 FM 665 - $95,000 - Great Investment home! This is a unique cute home on approx. 4.46 acres. Property could pos-sibly be used as a Commerical Property! MLS# 104440

733 Glendale- $84,500 - 3 bed-room, 2 bath - Approx. 1,504 sq. ft. MLS# 104410

507 S. Reforma, San Diego - 3/2 approx. 1718 sq. ft. $75,000. This would make a Great Investment home or Starter home. Home features large kitchen and a nice size master bedroom. Call today for an appt. Call Cynthia Carrasco at 361-227-5353 MLS#104604

2030 N Hwy 281 - $54,900 Approx 2857 sq. ft - This is a great investment property that has some Hwy frontage. Property being sold As Is, Where Is. Home has been gutted for the most part. MLS#104679

805 E. Collins St., San Diego - $85,000 - 3/2, approx. 2,096 sq. ft. Wonderful 1 1/2 Story home on a nice size lot. This is a very unique home with a sunken living room and a beautiful stairway leading to an upstairs bonus room. Call today for an appt. MLS# 104632

607 Hobbs - $65,000 - 2 bed-room, 1-bath. This is a cute home that would make a great investment home. MLS# 104733

2708 FM 2191, Falfurrias - $125,900 - 3/1 on 3.3 acres., approx. 1,528 sq. ft. Recently completely remodeled Beautiful home on approx. 3.30 acres. corner lot. This would make a wonderful Starter home. Home fea-tures Low E windows, granite counter tops, custom kitchen cabinets, beautiful tile floors and with a few modern touches. Roof and Septic system recently installed. Must see! Call today for an appt.! MLS# 104622

163 CR 471, & CR 470 - $189,900 - 5/3, ap-prox. 2,458 sq. ft. This would make a wonderful family home. Home sits on approx. 1.13 acres. Home has lots of storage space and an open floor plan. Kitchen has lots of cabinet space and opens to the formal dining room. MLS# 104634

4481 FM 625 - $89,000 ap-prox. 1312 sq. ft. 3/1 This would make a wonderful starter home. This home sits on approx 10 acres. Priced to sell! Call today for an appt. MLS#104672

1713 Alta Vista $185,000 - approx. 2,160 sq. ft. 3/2 - This would make a great family home. This is a cute brick home that sits on a nice size lot. Living room features fireplace. MLS #104680

425 N.E. 8th St. - $39,900 Call Cynthia at 227-5353. MLS# 104706

715 CR 336 $154,900 approx 1404 sq. ft. 4/2 This is a wonder-ful 4 bedroom home on approx 5 acres. This woud be the perfect starter home. Home features a covered patio/deck area with steps that lead you down to a con-crete pad giving you more space for family gatherings or entertain-ing. There is also a large work shop that has an approx. 10 ft. overhead door. Workshop could also serve as a garage. Call today for an appt. to view this home! MLS#104648

PENDING

PENDING

146 CR 474 - $85,000 - 1 bedroom, 1 bath. This is a cute home that sits on approx. .68 acs. MLS# 104732

206 W. Alice St. - $20,900 - 4 bed-room, 2 bathroom. Investment prop-erty. Home in need of many repairs. MLS# 104730


Cynthia Carrasco

REALTOR®For Service you can Trust!

Please call for more information.

Several lots for sale in the Alice

Acres area.

Jean Cunningham, BROKERwww.cynthiacarrasco.com

Hallmark

COMMERCIAL156 CR 470 - $89,500 - This Prop-erty sits on approx. .92 of an acre and is ready with utilities. Property is currently being used as a Mobile Home Park. Mo-bile homes do not convey in sale of prop-erty. Property ready for use as a mobile home park or for a Company’s housing lo-cation. Call today for more information. MLS#104635

613 Lucero - $165,000 - Great building to start your own business. Must see, this could be the space you’re looking for to start your business. Will Lease. MLS# 102192

197 N. Johnson - $325,000 - This would make a Great Business Opportunity! Call today for more information to 361-227-5353. MLS #104684

CR 170 - $99,680 - Great Area! Great to build your dream home out in the country. Property is located just minutes away from the city. MLS# 102560

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Alice, Texas

Coyote Creek Estates Phase 2 12 (10+ acre tracts for sale) in restricted subdivision. Call Kalynn at 207-0883 for a copy of the plat and restrictions. MLS# 104544

REDUCED!! Elsie St. Lot 6&7 (Agua Dulce) 100x300. Very nice corner lot. Property has a gas and water me-ter, and sewer lines, electrical pole for easy hook up. Ready to go!!! Call Kalynn for details. MLS# 104619

Lot 13 Blue Ridge - located in Carmel Hills with lake view. Call Kalynn at 207-0883 for more details

Coyote Creek: 4 acre lot with new waterwell. Very nice, restricted area to build your dream home on. Call Kalynn for copy of plat and restrictions. MLS# 104725

Cnty Rd. 440 (Alice)-18.94 acres for sell. Great for hunting or country living homesite. Ben Bolt ISD. Property features 2 deer blinds, and a great area for bird hunting. Nice clean piece of property with road frontage. MLS# 104696. Call Kalynn @ 207-0883 for more information.

Falfurrias - 10 acres on County Road 302. Great for home or business. For more information call Missy Priddy at 562-3928 MLS# 104252

Acreage

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315 Cac-tus (Alice) - Very nice brick home on corner lot. 3/2, CA/H, 2 living areas, 2 driveways, ceramic tile, large laundry room with storage, storage bldg, Spanish tile roof. Call Kalynn Ramon for info. MLS #104594

REDUCED

120 S. Aransas - Club Desperado - over 8,500 sq. ft. plus balcony seating for private parties. Call Missy at 361-562-3928. MLS #104012

719 S. Reynolds - This property fea-tures 3 separate spaces for leasing. Two of the spaces are available for leasing. Call Kalynn for information on leasing or buying. MLS# 104595

Commercial

1045 W Craig - Huge Back-yard 2/2/1 , with hardwood floors. large bedrooms. Small storage building. Call for appointment with Missy at 361-562-3928 MLS#104692 REDUCED

SOLD

1100 Arcadia - Corner lot 3/2 with detached garage. Garage has full bathroom and alley en-trance. Large carport attached to house. Open floor plan and large bedrooms. Move-in ready. Call for appointment. $169k MLS# 104742 Missy @361-562-3928

810 Aransas - Cute 2/1 on 2 large lots, detached garage, fence yard. with central heat and air. Call for an ap-pointment. Only $69K. MLS# 104743 Missy @ 361-562-3928

SOLD

SOLD

SOLDSOLD

SOLD

SOLD

201 E Pundt, Orange Grove - 3/2/carport, with large fenced back-yard. large wood deck patio- storage building. Move-in ready only blocks from the high school. $89K Call Missy at 361-562-3928. MLS #104628

1210 Roosevelt - New listing! 3/1/1 car ga-rage. Super cozy home with hardwood floors and tile. Separate wash room- large backyard with a huge covered patio. $99K Call Missy at 361-562-3928. MLS #104646

REDUCED

1320 Jose-phine #24 - 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage. One level town home. Very s p a c i o u s , large closets. Granite, lots of extras. Must See! Call Ginger for appointment @361-701-4471. MLS# 104735


Historic Home for Sale607 E. Seventh St. - Viewing by appt. only through an Alice Realtor® Located in the heart of Alice, this Colonial-style, approximate 3,600 sq. ft. home features 3BR, 2-1/2 baths, 2 living areas, dining room, laundry room (upstairs), office and galley-style kitchen with new cabinets and appliances (negotiable). Updates made to electrical, plumbing and AC. Features additional 2,200 sq. ft. (approximate) home separated as two units perfect for apartment rental income or home-based business, and small workshop. Pool on property as well, in need of some repair. Located on 5 city lots, about 1 acre, this historic home was built by the McGill family in about 1939. Features a wireless alarm system. This property is an amazing dream home and priced to sell at $239,000.

Call any Realtor® in this magazine to view this home.South Texas Properties May 2014

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