Cameron County property record for 1209 E Taylor St, Harlingen, TX 78550
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,255 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.354 acres (15,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $218,300 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,053 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 196970-0020-009000 |
| Primary APN | 196970-0020-009000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,255 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,603 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 400 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,400 sqft (0.354 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 2,000 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 360 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Storage Building | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1209 E TAYLOR ST |
|---|---|
| City | HARLINGEN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78550-7275 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HARLINGEN- LA QUINTA LOT 9 & 10 & 10 OF LT 11 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | LA QUINTA SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9&10 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
1209 E Taylor St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2004.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1209 E TAYLOR ST, HARLINGEN, TX 78550-7275 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20048714 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9872 / 178 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Property Address | 1209 E TAYLOR ST, HARLINGEN, TX 78550-7275 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202122669 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-22669 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2031 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1209 E Taylor St was $2,053 with exemptions applied.
Source: Cameron County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron County |
| Municipality | Harlingen City |
| Unified School District | Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $227,117 (+1%) | $242,951 (-0.63%) Land $99,330 Building $143,621 | |
| 2025 | $2,053.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $206,470 Land $99,330 Building $145,150 | $244,480 Land $99,330 Building $145,150 |
| 2023 | $3,064.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $219,805 Land $70,070 Building $149,735 | $219,805 Land $70,070 Building $149,735 |
| 2022 | $3,064.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1209 E Taylor St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 18, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 23 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1980–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2025 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 1209 E Taylor St 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HARLINGEN WATER WORKS SYSTEM serves 85,900 people · EPA ID TX0310002 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 522 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| RGV Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Smartcom Telephone.
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