When was property at 5242 Congress Avenue built and last sold?

The property at 5242 Congress Avenue was built in 1959 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 5242 Congress Avenue is $0.

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Abilene

79603

5242 Congress Avenue

$90,000

● House - Off Market

5242 Congress Avenue

Abilene, TX 79603

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,150 Ft²

$467

Est. Monthly

About This Property

This inviting three-bedroom, one-bathroom home offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The bedrooms are tastefully painted in a soft oat-toned hue, complementing the well-maintained carpet in the living areas and bedrooms. The dining area, kitchen, and bathroom feature durable vinyl flooring in excellent condition. Ceiling fans are installed in all bedrooms and living spaces for enhanced comfort. A charming saloon-style cafe door separates the kitchen from the dining area, adding character to the space. French doors lead to steps to backyard, providing a perfect spot for outdoor relaxation. A generously sized storage unit sits in the backyard, offering ample space for tools and equipment.

This well-kept home is ready for its next owner-schedule a showing today. Call First Financial Mortgage (an Equal Opportunity Lender) at for specific program details, including up to 100% financing for properties located in eligible MMCT census tracts.

Unit Size

1,150 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.16 acres

Price per sqft

$83

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

HOA Dues

Year Built

1959

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Last updated: 2 years ago (NTREIS #20866575)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Jul 15, 2025	Sold	Premium
Sold
Mar 10, 2025	Listed by Arnold-REALTORS	$95,000
Listed by Arnold-REALTORS

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1959

Effective Year Built: 1959
Building Count: 1
Bedroom Count: 0
Bathroom Count: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 11
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 1
Roof Cover Type: 3
Floor Count: 100
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 102
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 7,150

Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,100
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 650
Total Building Area: 1,150
Gross Building Area: 1,150
Building Area: 1,150
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 1

Heating: 3
Heated Square Feet: 1,150
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: HOLIDAY HILLS SEC 1
Land Acres: 0000000164
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: A1
State Land Use Code: A1
Legal Description 1: HOLIDAY HILLS SEC 1, BLOCK B, LOT 1

Neighborhood

School District Name: Abilene Independent School District

Census Tract: 013100

Geography

Parcel: 48624

Block: B
Lot: 1
Municipality: ABILENE
Latitude: 32.4605
Longitude: -99.7892

Address

Full Address: 5242 Congress Ave

Address - House Number: 5242
Address - Street Name: Congress
Address - Suffix Type: Ave
State: TX
City Name: Abilene
Carrier Code: C027
4-Digit Zip Code: 5335
Zip Code: 79603

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $118,432
Tax Rate Code Area: CAB GTA SA

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2207

Valuation Date: Jan 17, 2024
Confidence Score: 69
Final Value: 128,430
High Value: 156,778
Low Value: 100,082

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $79,373

Market Land Value: $1,073
Market Improvement Value: $78,300

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $51,378

Exemptions

Senior Citizen Exemption : Yes

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$272,990

Sale Price/ft²

$165

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1963 ft²

Average Home Age

43.4 years

Currently For Sale

267 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Angela Rodall, Arnold-REALTORS
Last Updated: 2 years ago
Data Source: NTREIS MLS, MLS# 20866575
Details provided by NTREIS and may not match the public record

5242 Congress Avenue

About This Property

Price History

Property Highlights

Building Info

Overview

Building

Neighborhood

Geography

Valuation

Comparables

About Abilene

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Similar Homes for Sale

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