Cameron County property record for 16538 Wilson Rd, Harlingen, TX 78552
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 4,238 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 1.78 acres (77,972 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,600 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,007 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 490950-0010-009000 |
| Primary APN | 490950-0010-009000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,238 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,154 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,538 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 700 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 77,972 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 720 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 432 sqft |
| Storage Building | 140 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 16538 WILSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | HARLINGEN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78552-2429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | V W BLK 1 LOT 9 1.79 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | V W SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 10405 |
16538 Wilson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2003.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16538 WILSON RD, HARLINGEN, TX 78552-2429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200369027 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9710 / 244 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000069027 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16538 Wilson Rd was $4,007 with exemptions applied.
Source: Cameron County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron County |
| Unified School District | Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $431,813 (+18.29%) | $584,626 (+20.47%) Land $158,304 Building $426,322 | |
| 2025 | $4,007.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $365,044 Land $158,304 Building $326,976 | $485,280 Land $158,304 Building $326,976 |
| 2023 | $4,295.00 (-7.42%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $397,826 Land $29,615 Building $368,211 | $397,826 Land $29,615 Building $368,211 |
| 2022 | $4,639.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16538 Wilson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 2019.
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 35 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 35 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (2019–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 14 of 14 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 16538 Wilson Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | 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 614 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 |
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