Hidalgo County property record for 1817 Cortez Dr, Alamo, TX 78516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 3,052 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,781 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,866 (2025) |
| APN | A687002000002000 |
| Primary APN | A687002000002000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,052 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,152 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 390 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Utility Area | 160 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,781 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 112 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1817 CORTEZ DR |
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| City | ALAMO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78516-7002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | AZTEC PH 2 LOT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | AZTEC PH 2 - SDN |
| Legal Tract | 20 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | HIDALGO TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MCALLEN-PHARR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 21906 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Louisiana-Rio Grande Canal Company Irrigation System listed 1995 · 3 contributing resources · NRIS 95001284 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1817 Cortez Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2017.
Source: Hidalgo County records, as of September 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1817 CORTEZ DR, ALAMO, TX 78516-7002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 20172796974 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002482376 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1817 Cortez Dr was $3,866, up 16.8% from the year before.
Source: Hidalgo County assessment roll, as of September 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Unified School District | Donna Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $191,960 (-2.22%) Land $63,165 Building $128,795 | $191,960 (-12%) Land $63,165 Building $128,795 | |
| 2025 | $3,866.00 (+16.83%) | $196,321 Land $63,165 Building $154,967 | $218,132 Land $63,165 Building $154,967 |
| 2024 | $3,309.00 (-0.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,310.00 (-2.9%) | $166,528 Land $41,384 Building $125,144 | $166,528 Land $41,384 Building $125,144 |
| 2022 | $3,409.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 1817 Cortez Dr; there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2010–2025) |
| 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 1817 Cortez Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | NORTH ALAMO WSC serves 171,195 people · EPA ID TX1080029 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 194 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| TWIN Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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