Cameron County property record for 281 Independence, San Benito, TX 78586
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,034 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,531 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $169,200 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,565 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 579701-0040-007000 |
| Primary APN | 579701-0040-007000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,034 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,474 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,034 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Lot Area | 6,531 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 800 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Street Address | 281 INDEPENDENCE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN BENITO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78586-6992 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AC |
| Legal Description | LIBERTY ESTATES PHASE I SUBD BLK 4 LOT 7 (CAB 1 SLOT 2284-B CCMR) |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY ESTATES PHASE I SUBD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 12104 |
281 Independence is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 INDEPENDENCE, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-6992 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214974 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 202104974 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 281 INDEPENDENCE, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-6992 |
| Document Number | 202104974 |
| Map Reference | CAB I SL 2284-B |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-04974 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | RIO GRANDE VALLEY ABSTRACT, RIO GRANDE VALLEY ABSTRACT C |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 83 OLD M1LITARY HIGHWAY, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 |
| Document Number | 202104975 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-04975 |
| Name | PLANET HOME LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Independence was $7,565.
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 | $328,035 (+2.76%) Land $58,781 Building $269,254 | $328,035 (+2.76%) Land $58,781 Building $269,254 | |
| 2025 | $7,565.00 | $319,218 Land $49,964 Building $269,254 | $319,218 Land $49,964 Building $269,254 |
| 2023 | $296,032 Land $26,778 Building $269,254 | $296,032 Land $26,778 Building $269,254 | |
| 2022 | $7,794.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 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 281 Independence is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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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