Cameron County property record for 495 E Jefferson St, San Benito, TX 78586
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,660 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $57,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,466 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 582790-0050-005000 |
| Primary APN | 582790-0050-005000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,660 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,882 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 5,800 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 144 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 200 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Storage Building | 96 sqft |
| Street Address | 495 E JEFFERSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN BENITO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78586-5340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | SAN BENITO- EVANS E58 LOTS 5-6 BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | EVANS SUBDIVISION SANBENITO |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 11401 |
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12338 CRESCENT MOUNTAIN LN, HUMBLE, TX 77346-3551 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20053536 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10955 / 103 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 10955/103 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $104,055 (-) Land $32,190 Building $71,865 | $104,055 (-) Land $32,190 Building $71,865 | |
| 2025 | $2,466.00 (+9.89%) | $104,055 (+31.14%) Land $32,190 Building $71,865 | $104,055 (+31.14%) Land $32,190 Building $71,865 |
| 2024 | $2,244.00 (+7.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $79,348 Land $20,300 Building $59,048 | $79,348 Land $20,300 Building $59,048 | |
| 2022 | $2,089.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · 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.
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 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 310 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| RGV Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Smartcom Telephone.
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