Cameron County property record for 426 Forest Ave, Rio Hondo, TX 78583
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,220 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $124,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,775 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 556600-0030-006000 |
| Primary APN | 556600-0030-006000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,624 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,064 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,220 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 396 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 426 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIO HONDO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78583 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RIO HONDO- MERY W1/2 LOT 6 & ALL LOT 7 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERY SUBDIVISION (VOL 13 PG 39) |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RIO HONDO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 10101 |
426 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2014.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 105, RIO HONDO, TX 78583-0105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20148481 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20022 / 291 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 426 Forest Ave was $1,775 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cameron County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron County |
| Municipality | Rio Hondo City |
| Unified School District | Rio Hondo Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $136,430 (+1%) | $190,844 (-5.72%) Land $42,910 Building $147,934 | |
| 2025 | $1,775.00 Homeowner's exemption | $124,027 Land $50,490 Building $151,939 | $202,429 Land $50,490 Building $151,939 |
| 2023 | $2,175.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $113,880 Land $35,904 Building $77,976 | $113,880 Land $35,904 Building $77,976 |
| 2022 | $2,175.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 426 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2025.
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 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2025 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 426 Forest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 RIO HONDO serves 2,640 people · EPA ID TX0310006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Jan 2025 Chlorine dioxide resolved · Aug 2019 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 27 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 286 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 |
| RGV Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, Smartcom Telephone.
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