Cameron County property record for 438 Winchell St, San Benito, TX 78586
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 816 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.105 acres (4,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,426 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Dec 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 570040-0070-005000 |
| Primary APN | 570040-0070-005000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,550 sqft (0.105 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 463 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Storage Building | 64 sqft |
| Street Address | 438 WINCHELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN BENITO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78586-4360 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | SAN BENITO FOURTH ADDITION LOT 5 BLK 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN BENITO FOURTH ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 WINCHELL ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-4360 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RANDOLPH BROOKS FCU |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer RIO GRANDE VALLEY ABSTRACT, RIO GRANDE VALLEY ABSTRACT C |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 202248749 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Property Address | 438 WINCHELL ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-4360 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 WINCHELL ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-4360 |
| Document Number | 0202534843 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-34843 |
| Name | RANDOLPH BROOKS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | UNIVERSAL CITY, TX 78148 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 438 WINCHELL ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-4360 |
| Document Number | 0202248749 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-48749 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | RIO GRANDE VALLEY ABSTRACT, RIO GRANDE VALLEY ABSTRACT C |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2206 S CHRISTIANS CIR, HARLINGEN, TX 78550-2843 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23845 RICHMOND DR, HARLINGEN, TX 78552-2664 |
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 | $83,600 (+38.94%) Land $25,253 Building $58,347 | $83,600 (-) Land $25,253 Building $58,347 | |
| 2025 | $1,426.00 (+29.64%) | $60,172 (+44%) Land $25,253 Building $58,347 | $83,600 (+100.07%) Land $25,253 Building $58,347 |
| 2023 | $41,786 Land $15,925 Building $25,861 | $41,786 Land $15,925 Building $25,861 | |
| 2022 | $1,100.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 446 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| RGV Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures