Cameron County property record for 1609 Carter St, Harlingen, TX 78550
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,211 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $37,500 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,330 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 166131-0030-003000 |
| Primary APN | 166131-0030-003000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,211 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,519 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,211 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 214 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1609 CARTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | HARLINGEN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78550-7863 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLK 3 COAKLEY ESTATES 3 SUBDIVISION (CAB 1 SLOT 2021-A CCMR) |
| Legal Subdivision | COAKLEY ESTATES 3 SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 11801 |
1609 Carter St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2013.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 CARTER ST, HARLINGEN, TX 78550-7863 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201341428 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19753 / 164 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 016417/005 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 Carter St was $1,330 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $144,002 (+1%) | $165,300 (-0.92%) Land $38,700 Building $126,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,330.00 Homeowner's exemption | $130,911 Land $38,700 Building $128,137 | $166,837 Land $38,700 Building $128,137 |
| 2023 | $1,207.00 (-31.92%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $158,517 Land $27,300 Building $131,217 | $158,517 Land $27,300 Building $131,217 |
| 2022 | $1,773.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1609 Carter St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 18 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 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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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 1609 Carter 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 555 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| RGV Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Verizon.
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