Cameron County property record for 461 Independence, San Benito, TX 78586
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,405 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $158,300 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,168 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Jun 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 579701-0040-018000 |
| Primary APN | 579701-0040-018000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,405 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,245 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,405 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 6,875 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 819 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 106 sqft |
| Storage Building | 80 sqft |
| Street Address | 461 INDEPENDENCE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN BENITO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78586-6980 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | LIBERTY ESTATES PHASE I SUBD BLK 4 LOT 18 (CAB 1 SLOT 2284-B CCMR) |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY ESTATES PHASE I SUBD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 12104 |
461 Independence is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2019.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 461 INDEPENDENCE, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-6980 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 201924220 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Property Address | 461 INDEPENDENCE, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-6980 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202137670 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-37670 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 461 INDEPENDENCE, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-6980 |
| Document Number | 201924220 |
| Map Reference | CAB 1 SL 2284 B |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-24220 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 461 INDEPENDENCE, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-6980 |
| Document Number | 201924221 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-24221 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 461 Independence was $5,168.
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 | $225,524 (+3.4%) Land $61,875 Building $163,649 | $225,524 (+3.4%) Land $61,875 Building $163,649 | |
| 2025 | $5,168.00 | $218,101 Land $52,594 Building $165,507 | $218,101 Land $52,594 Building $165,507 |
| 2023 | $183,446 Land $28,187 Building $155,259 | $183,446 Land $28,187 Building $155,259 | |
| 2022 | $4,830.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 461 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 461 Independence is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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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