Cameron County property record for 491 Whitewing Dr, San Benito, TX 78586
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,330 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $69,300 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,742 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 613900-0020-017000 |
| Primary APN | 613900-0020-017000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,330 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,936 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,330 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,150 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 900 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Storage Building | 64 sqft |
| Street Address | 491 WHITEWING DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAN BENITO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78586-7700 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 BLK 2 SUNNYSIDE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYSIDE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 11701 |
491 Whitewing Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 491 WHITEWING DR, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-7700 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201513217 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20898 / 157 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000062041 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 491 Whitewing Dr was $3,742.
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 | $157,931 (-) Land $39,683 Building $118,248 | $157,931 (-) Land $39,683 Building $118,248 | |
| 2025 | $3,742.00 | $157,931 Land $39,683 Building $118,248 | $157,931 Land $39,683 Building $118,248 |
| 2023 | $114,568 Land $19,750 Building $94,818 | $114,568 Land $19,750 Building $94,818 | |
| 2022 | $3,016.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 491 Whitewing Dr 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 33 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 33 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 491 Whitewing Dr 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 157 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 |
| RGV Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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