Cameron County property record for 249 Jay St, San Benito, TX 78586
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,303 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,775 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $475 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 578400-0010-007000 |
| Primary APN | 578400-0010-007000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,303 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,303 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,775 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 195 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 195 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 240 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 184 sqft |
| Storage Building | 140 sqft |
| Street Address | 249 JAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN BENITO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78586-3044 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | SAN BENITO- CON TIEMPO PLAZA-1 LOT 7 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CON TIEMPO PLAZA SUBDIVISION 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
249 Jay St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2016.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 JAY ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-3044 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 22246/160 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 249 Jay St was $475 with exemptions applied, up 1.1% 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 | $79,284 (+1%) | $121,549 (-0.97%) Land $32,051 Building $89,498 | |
| 2025 | $475.00 (+1.06%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $72,076 | $122,740 Land $32,051 Building $90,689 |
| 2024 | $470.00 | ||
| 2023 | $75,264 Land $20,213 Building $55,051 | $75,264 Land $20,213 Building $55,051 | |
| 2022 | $708.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 249 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.
The area around 249 Jay St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 504 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, RGV Communications, Smartcom Telephone, T-Mobile.
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