Cameron County property record for 161 Tower St, San Benito, TX 78586
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,066 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $123,100 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,284 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Oct 2024 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 610856-0000-051000 |
| Primary APN | 610856-0000-051000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,066 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,248 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Lot Area | 6,360 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 182 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 440 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Street Address | 161 TOWER ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN BENITO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78586-5558 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 51 BROADWAY PLACE SUBDIVISION PHASE I (CCMR C1-2981B 3-26-09) |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADWAY PLACE SUBDIVISION PHASE I |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5016 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1030 ACACIA LAKE DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-4909 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage UNIQUE FINANCIAL INC |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD |
| Apr 20, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 1, 2018 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · ARM LONE STAR NATIONAL BANK |
| Jul 12, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit LONE STAR NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201835834 |
| Deed Book / Page | 23723 / 179 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202116785 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Property Address | 161 TOWER ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-5558 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1030 ACACIA LAKE DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-4909 |
| Document Number | 0202015847 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-15847 |
| Name | UNIQUE FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | SUGAR LAND, TX 77487 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Property Address | 161 TOWER ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-5558 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1030 ACACIA LAKE DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-4909 |
| Document Number | 0202434826 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-34826 |
| Name | HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ALLEN, TX 75013 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 161 TOWER ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-5558 |
| Document Number | 0202116785 |
| Map Reference | CAB 1 SL 2981B |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-16785 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 33375 FALCON LN, LOS FRESNOS, TX 78566-8635 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1030 ACACIA LAKE DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-4909 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 161 TOWER ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-5558 |
| Document Number | 023723/179 |
| Book / Page | 23723 / 179 |
| Map Reference | CAB 1 SL 2981-B |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00035834 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 TOWER ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-5558 |
| Document Number | 201800035835 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00035835 |
| Name | LONE STAR NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.62% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2023 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.5% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.62% |
| Index | 11th District COF |
| Margin | 4 |
| Max Rate | 9.62% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 161 TOWER ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-5558 |
| Document Number | 023544/030 |
| Book / Page | 23544 / 030 |
| Map Reference | CAB I SL 2981-B |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00025083 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5464 WHISPERWIND, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526-4256 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3040 RUBEN TORRES SR BLVD STE C, C, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526-2871 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 201800025084 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00025084 |
| Name | LONE STAR NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Cameron County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron County |
| Municipality | San Benito City |
| Unified School District | San Benito Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $232,919 (+4.45%) Land $57,240 Building $175,679 | $232,919 (+4.45%) Land $57,240 Building $175,679 | |
| 2025 | $5,284.00 (+3.69%) | $222,989 (+10.27%) Land $48,654 Building $174,335 | $222,989 (+10.27%) Land $48,654 Building $174,335 |
| 2024 | $5,096.00 (-4.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $202,222 Land $26,076 Building $176,146 | $202,222 Land $26,076 Building $176,146 | |
| 2022 | $5,324.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 18, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 33.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 160 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 160 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 49 (1982–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 18 of 49 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF SAN BENITO serves 24,250 people · EPA ID TX0310007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 198 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| RGV Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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