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27247 Watson Rd, San Benito, TX 78586 Property Records

Cameron County property record for 27247 Watson Rd, San Benito, TX 78586

Property Summary

Property TypeRural Home
Details3,628 sqft · built 2002
Lot Size5 acres (217,800 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$362,500 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill$11,633 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN885270-2320-003100

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN885270-2320-003100
Alternative APN
  • 190995

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,628 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,780 sqft
1st Floor Area2,124 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,504 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2002
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2002
Lot Area217,800 sqft
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area900 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces
PorchScreened Porch
Porch Area696 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address27247 WATSON RD
CitySAN BENITO
StateTX
Zip78586-8376
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Local Zoning CodeA-R
Legal DescriptionLOT 3 BLK 232 SAN BENITO LAND & WATER CO SUBD S 5.00 ACRES
Legal SubdivisionSAN BENITO LAND & WATER CO SUBD
Legal Block232
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionCAMERON TX
Township / Civil DivisionHARLINGEN-SAN BENITO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract11402

Owner

27247 Watson Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2022.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address27247 WATSON RD, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-8376
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 4, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 4, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 17, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202244845
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2023: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionCAMERON TX
Recording DateNov 27, 2023
Property Address27247 WATSON RD, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-8376
Document Number0202342148
Map ReferenceVOL 13132 PG 257
Instrument DateNov 20, 2023
Instrument2023-42148
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 14, 2025
Title CompanyCALSIERRA TITLE COMPANY, SIERRA TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1992 DATE PALM DR, MERCEDES, TX 78570-9353

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address27247 WATSON RD, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-8376

Mortgage

Document Number0202342149
DateNov 27, 2023
Instrument2023-42149
Lender
NameSECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO
TypeMortgage Company
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 27247 Watson Rd was $11,633.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyCameron County
Unified School DistrictRio Hondo Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$577,100 (-) Land $179,451 Building $397,649$577,100 (-) Land $179,451 Building $397,649
2025$11,633.00$577,100 Land $179,451 Building $397,649$577,100 Land $179,451 Building $397,649
2023$280,679 Land $70,259 Building $210,420$280,679 Land $70,259 Building $210,420
2022$6,262.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 27247 Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2007.

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 50 policies
Nearby Flood Policies50 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (2007–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 4
Most Recent ClaimMar 2025 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2025 · 3 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 27247 Watson Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 45% of the US · lower than 81% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemEAST RIO HONDO WSC
serves 25,509 people · EPA ID TX0310096
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityFailure to filter
resolved · Nov 2016
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
VTX Communications
Fixed Wireless		400 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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