Cameron County property record for 221 Independence, San Benito, TX 78586
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,720 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,531 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $167,300 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,319 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 579701-0040-004000 |
| Primary APN | 579701-0040-004000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,204 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,720 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,531 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 629 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 258 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 221 INDEPENDENCE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN BENITO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78586-6992 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | LIBERTY ESTATES PHASE I SUBD BLK 4 LOT 4 (CAB 1 SLOT 2284-B CCMR) |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY ESTATES PHASE I SUBD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 12104 |
221 Independence is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2006.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 INDEPENDENCE, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-6992 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200623586 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12503 / 217 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 011281/140 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 221 Independence was $3,319 with exemptions applied, down 8.4% 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 | $227,974 (+1%) | $272,802 (+31.63%) Land $58,781 Building $214,021 | |
| 2025 | $3,319.00 (-8.44%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $207,249 Land $49,964 Building $157,285 | $207,249 Land $49,964 Building $157,285 |
| 2024 | $3,625.00 | ||
| 2023 | $248,604 Land $26,778 Building $221,826 | $248,604 Land $26,778 Building $221,826 | |
| 2022 | $3,422.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 221 Independence in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 221 Independence is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
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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