Cameron County property record for 218 E Buchanan St, Harlingen, TX 78550 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,098 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $97,700 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,294 (2022) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 150000-1500-004000 |
| Primary APN | 150000-1500-004000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,098 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,464 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,098 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 630 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Street Address | 218 E BUCHANAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | HARLINGEN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78550-7070 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HARLINGEN ORIGINAL TOWNSITE E 20 LOT 4 & W 40 LOT 5 B 150 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARLINGEN ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 2 PG 14 |
| Legal Block | 150 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 11100 |
Source: Cameron County records · APN 150000-1500-004000
Assessment roll updated August 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 E BUCHANAN ST, HARLINGEN, TX 78550-7070 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202131299 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 218 E BUCHANAN ST, HARLINGEN, TX 78550-7070 |
| Document Number | 202131299 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-31299 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 03, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 22785 ALMA ST, HARLINGEN, TX 78552-2441 |
| Document Number | 202131300 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-31300 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2051 |
Source: Cameron County records · Assessment roll updated August 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron County |
| Municipality | Harlingen City |
| Unified School District | Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $93,550 (+13.33%) | $123,605 (+2.28%) Land $54,180 Building $69,425 | |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $82,543 (-21.31%) Land $54,180 Building $66,672 | $120,852 (+15.22%) Land $54,180 Building $66,672 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $104,892 Land $38,220 Building $66,672 | $104,892 Land $38,220 Building $66,672 |
| 2022 | $1,294.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cameron County (48061C), updated July 18, 2018 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 480610111002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1991–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2009, rainfall accumulation |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 576 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Metronet Holdings | Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (TX) | Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Innercity Fibernet | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 100 / 100 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: T-Mobile USA, Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (TX), AT&T, Smartcom Telephone, Spectrum. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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