Cameron County property record for 208 Jay St, San Benito, TX 78586
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,419 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,775 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,558 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 578400-0020-002000 |
| Primary APN | 578400-0020-002000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,419 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,155 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 5,775 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 177 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 177 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 380 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 178 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Storage Building | 48 sqft |
| Street Address | 208 JAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN BENITO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78586-3045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | SAN BENITO- CON TIEMPO PLAZA-1 LOT 2 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CON TIEMPO PLAZA SUBDIVISION 1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
208 Jay St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2011.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 208 JAY ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-3045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201149489 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18213 / 271 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 18213/271 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 208 Jay St was $3,558, up 20.7% from the year before.
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 | $176,003 (-) Land $32,051 Building $143,952 | $176,003 (-) Land $32,051 Building $143,952 | |
| 2025 | $3,558.00 (+20.65%) | $176,003 Land $32,051 Building $143,952 | $176,003 Land $32,051 Building $143,952 |
| 2024 | $2,949.00 | ||
| 2023 | $104,280 Land $20,213 Building $84,067 | $104,280 Land $20,213 Building $84,067 | |
| 2022 | $2,745.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 208 Jay St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (2024–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 11 |
| 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 208 Jay St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 300 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: RGV Communications, Smartcom Telephone.
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