Seller is now providing a 2/1 rate buydown giving buyers a locked interest rate as low as 4.625% for the first year! Nestled in the heart of Sunset Heights, this 1904-built treasure offers breathtaking downtown views from nearly every room. Thoughtfully updated while preserving its historic charm, this home features refinished original wood floors, soaring ceilings, and elegant fireplaces. The grand foyer leads to a formal dining room with a warming fireplace and a spacious living room, both perfect for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen shines with a large island and SS apps. Large Guest Bedrooms including dual Primary Suites. First floor Bonus Room would make a great media or mancave while a separate structure with a bath and sink is ready to become a guest apartment or private mother-in-law suite. Complete with a terraced backyard, two-car garage, this home is just minutes from downtown, hospitals, and the university. A rare opportunity to own a piece of history with unmatched views!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (11/4)
$575,000
215 W Rio Grande Ave, El Paso, TX 79902
4beds
4,170sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1904
3,049.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$138/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Terraced backyardTwo-car garageFormal dining roomBonus roomRefinished original wood floorsDowntown viewsSoaring ceilings
- 130 days |
- 399 |
- 18 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 05, 2026 at 09:16am
Listed by:
Michael John Hershenberg 0668097,
REAL Broker LLC,
Lauren Allen 0708835 281-222-8341
Source: GEPAR,MLS#: 917115
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, 2+ Units
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Evaporative Cooling
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, 2+ Living Areas, 2+ Master BR, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Formal DR LR, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
- Windows: Security Bars, Double Pane Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,170
- Total interior livable area: 4,170 sqft
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Property
Features
- Levels: Split Level
- Patio & porch: Open
- Exterior features: Balcony, Back Yard Access
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 3,049.2 Square Feet
- Features: Standard Lot, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Residence, Other
- Parcel number: S97999900705900
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: House Historic Property
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle,Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1904
Utilities & green energy
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sunset Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: El Paso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $138/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $172,550
- Annual tax amount: $4,478
- Date on market: 8/29/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 453 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,688/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2025 | Price change | $575,000-1.7%$138/sqft |
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| 9/24/2025 | Price change | $585,000-0.8%$140/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $590,000$141/sqft |
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| 8/3/2025 | Listing removed | $590,000$141/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Price change | $590,000-0.8%$141/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $172,550 |
| 2024 | $4,479 +0.2% | $172,550 +6.8% |
| 2023 | $4,469 -6.6% | $161,570 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,985/mo
Principal & interest
$2754
Property taxes
$1030
Home insurance
$201
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Sunset Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Mesita Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 6/10Wiggs Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10El Paso High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Vilas
- Middle: Wiggs
- High: Elpaso
Source: GEPAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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