Cameron County property record for 16870 Río Red, Harlingen, TX 78552
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,541 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.642 acres (27,950 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,686 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 984253-0020-009000 |
| Primary APN | 984253-0020-009000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,541 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,145 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,541 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 27,950 sqft (0.642 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 238 ft deep x 118 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 604 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1,530 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 412 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 16870 RIO RED |
|---|---|
| City | HARLINGEN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78552-2690 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CITRUS ESTATES SUBDIVISION LOT 9 BLK 2 (CAB 1 SLOT 2425-A CCMR) |
| Legal Subdivision | CITRUS ESTATES SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 12002 |
16870 Río Red is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16870 RIO RED, HARLINGEN, TX 78552-2690 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 201623359 |
| Deed Book / Page | 21880 / 257 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 21880/257 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16870 Río Red was $4,686 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $386,677 (+4.6%) Land $84,050 Building $302,627 | $386,677 (-0.33%) Land $84,050 Building $302,627 | |
| 2025 | $4,686.00 Homeowner's exemption | $369,684 | $387,951 Land $84,050 Building $303,901 |
| 2023 | $4,782.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $349,749 Land $37,213 Building $312,536 | $349,749 Land $37,213 Building $312,536 |
| 2022 | $4,782.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16870 Río Red in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 2016.
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 55 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 55 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (2016–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 15 |
| 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 16870 Río Red is low, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 87% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 67 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 |
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