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117 E Fern Ave, McAllen, TX 78501 Property Records

Hidalgo County property record for 117 E Fern Ave, McAllen, TX 78501

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,315 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size0.193 acres (8,415 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$100,000 (May 2013)
Tax Bill$1,164 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Loan Modification
APNF28500300000080A

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNF28500300000080A
Alternative APNs
  • R174284
  • 174284

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,315 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,857 sqft
1st Floor Area2,315 sqft
FlooringTile

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1986
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2016
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area8,415 sqft (0.193 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchCovered Porch
Porch Area103 sqft
Canopy320 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address117 E FERN AVE
CityMCALLEN
StateTX
Zip78501-9430
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS
Legal DescriptionFERN TERRACE UT NO. 3 LOT 8-A
Legal SubdivisionFERN TERRACE UT NO. 3 - SML
Legal Tract8
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionHIDALGO TX
Township / Civil DivisionMCALLEN-PHARR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1020
Census Tract20910

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually ListedLouisiana-Rio Grande Canal Company Irrigation System
listed 1995 · 3 contributing resources · NRIS 95001284

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

117 E Fern Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2013.

Source: Hidalgo County records, as of September 16, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address117 E FERN AVE, MCALLEN, TX 78501-9430
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 8, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 8, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 12, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20132409926
Prior Transfer DateSep 10, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0002342580
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionHIDALGO TX
Property Address117 E FERN AVE, MCALLEN, TX 78501-9430
Document Number0003120239
Instrument DateMay 27, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 31, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address117 E FERN AVE MCALLEN TX 785019430, MCALLEN, TX 78501-9430

Mortgage

Document Number0003120239
DateJun 12, 2020
Instrument3120239
Lender
NameLONE STAR NAT'L BK
TypeBank
AddressPHARR, TX 78577
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term84 Months
DueJun 11, 2027

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 117 E Fern Ave was $1,164 with exemptions applied, up 52.4% from the year before.

Source: Hidalgo County assessment roll, as of September 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyHidalgo County
MunicipalityMcAllen City
Unified School DistrictMcAllen Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$195,262 (+1%)$319,303 (+4.51%) Land $53,015 Building $266,288
2025$1,164.00 (+52.36%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$177,511$305,524 Land $53,015 Building $252,509
2024$764.00 (-65.51%)
2023$2,215.00 (+35.14%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$146,704 Land $53,015 Building $128,373$181,388 Land $53,015 Building $128,373
2022$1,639.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 117 E Fern Ave; 32 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 32 policies
Nearby Flood Policies32 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 117 E Fern Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMCALLEN PUBLIC UTILITY
serves 145,050 people · EPA ID TX1080006
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead2 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 441 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
TWIN
Fixed Wireless		400 / 100
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30

May also be available: AT&T, Smartcom Telephone, Verizon, VTX Communications.

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