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256 Jay St, San Benito, TX 78586 Property Records

Cameron County property record for 256 Jay St, San Benito, TX 78586

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,320 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size0.265 acres (11,550 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$34,300 (Oct 2016)
Tax Bill$831 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Transfer
Jan 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN578400-0020-008000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN578400-0020-008000
Alternative APN
  • 101227

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,320 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,000 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1975
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Lot Area11,550 sqft (0.265 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 53 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area170 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area170 sqft
DrivewayConcrete Driveway
Driveway Area660 sqft
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area56 sqft
Storage Building78 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address256 JAY ST
CitySAN BENITO
StateTX
Zip78586-3045
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA-C
Legal DescriptionSAN BENITO- CON TIEMPO PLAZA-1 LOT 8 AND 9 BLK 2
Legal SubdivisionCON TIEMPO PLAZA SUBDIVISION 1
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionCAMERON TX
Township / Civil DivisionHARLINGEN-SAN BENITO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2012
Census Tract11601

Owner

256 Jay St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2023.

Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address256 JAY ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-3045
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 26, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 22, 2021Gift Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 21, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 21, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201638016
Deed Book / Page22132 / 103
Last Transfer DateMay 26, 2023
Transfer Doc0202318628
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCAMERON TX
Recording DateMay 26, 2023
Property Address256 JAY ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-3045
Document Number0202318628
Instrument DateMay 26, 2023
Instrument2023-18628
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 12, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address256 JAY ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-3045

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address256 JAY ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-3045

January 2021: Gift Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGift Deed
JurisdictionCAMERON TX
Recording DateJan 22, 2021
Property Address256 JAY ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-3045
Document Number0202103039
Instrument DateJan 13, 2021
Instrument2021-03039
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 12, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address256 JAY ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-3045

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Jay St was $831 with exemptions applied.

Source: Cameron County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyCameron County
MunicipalitySan Benito City
Unified School DistrictSan Benito Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$97,621 (+1%)$157,052 (-) Land $64,102 Building $92,950
2025$831.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$88,746 Land $64,102 Building $92,950$157,052 Land $64,102 Building $92,950
2023$94,708 Land $40,426 Building $54,282$94,708 Land $40,426 Building $54,282
2022$893.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 256 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 38 policies
Nearby Flood Policies38 in force
Nearby Flood Claims11 (2024–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 11
Most Recent ClaimMar 2025 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2025 · 10 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 256 Jay St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF SAN BENITO
serves 24,250 people · EPA ID TX0310007
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Oct 2016
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 300 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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