Cameron County property record for 118 E Taft Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,414 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $143,796 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,881 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Mar 2025 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 178720-0270-005000 |
| Primary APN | 178720-0270-005000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,281 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,212 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 7,414 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 118 E TAFT AVE |
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| City | HARLINGEN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78550-2610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FINWOOD HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION E 43 LOT 5 & W 10 LOT 6 BLK 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | FINWOOD HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 11801 |
Source: Cameron County records · APN 178720-0270-005000
Assessment roll updated August 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 349 S HELEN MOORE RD, 4105, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-9089 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Woman |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 27, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 20259824 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000044190 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 118 E TAFT AVE, HARLINGEN, TX 78550-2610 |
| Document Number | 0000014584 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202614584 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 118 E TAFT AVE, HARLINGEN, TX 78550-2610 |
| Document Number | 0000014584, |
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| Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202614584 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.22% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Property Address | 118 E TAFT AVE, HARLINGEN, TX 78550-2610 |
| Document Number | 0020259824 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-9824 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | RIO GRANDE VALLEY ABSTRACT, RIO GANDE VALLEY ABSTRACT CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1835 PALM BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-7959 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 349 S HELEN MOORE RD APT 4105, 4105, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-9089 |
| Document Number | 0020259825 |
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| Date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-9825 |
| Name | HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2055 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 118 E TAFT AVE, HARLINGEN, TX 78550-2610 |
| Document Number | 0202118557 |
| Map Reference | VOL 7 PG 21 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-18557 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 921 RIO HONDO RD, HARLINGEN, TX 78550-3942 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 118 E TAFT AVE, HARLINGEN, TX 78550-2610 |
Source: Cameron County records · Assessment roll updated August 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron County |
| Municipality | Harlingen City |
| Unified School District | Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $132,818 (+36.72%) Land $47,820 Building $84,998 | $132,818 (+36.72%) Land $47,820 Building $84,998 | |
| 2025 | $1,881.00 (-4.66%) | $97,144 (+13.78%) Land $47,820 Building $49,324 | $97,144 (+13.78%) Land $47,820 Building $49,324 |
| 2024 | $1,973.00 (+67.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,179.00 Additional exemption filed | $85,380 Land $33,734 Building $51,646 | $85,380 Land $33,734 Building $51,646 |
| 2022 | $1,179.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 18, 2018 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 28 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1980–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2025 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (TX) Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Innercity Fibernet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet Holdings, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 555 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | HARLINGEN WATER WORKS SYSTEM serves 85,900 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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