Cameron County property record for 181 Independence, San Benito, TX 78586
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,252 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,531 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $106,300 (Apr 2005) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 579701-0040-001000 |
| Primary APN | 579701-0040-001000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,252 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,560 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,252 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 6,531 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Storage Building | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 181 INDEPENDENCE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN BENITO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78586-4875 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | LIBERTY ESTATES PHASE I SUBD BLK 4 LOT 1 (CAB 1 SLOT 2284-B CCMR) |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY ESTATES PHASE I SUBD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 12104 |
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 181 INDEPENDENCE, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-4875 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200523398 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11277 / 265 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $193,617 (+1%) | $200,392 (+3.73%) Land $58,781 Building $141,611 | |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Widower's exemption | $176,015 (+9.23%) Land $49,964 Building $143,227 | $193,191 (+19.89%) Land $49,964 Building $143,227 |
| 2023 | $161,146 Land $26,778 Building $134,368 | $161,146 Land $26,778 Building $134,368 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AH, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 40 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 40 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2019–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
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 64% of the US · lower than 89% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 135 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 |
May also be available: Smartcom Telephone.
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