Cameron County property record for 509 Winchell St, San Benito, TX 78586
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 576 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.105 acres (4,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $38,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $945 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 570040-0030-009000 |
| Primary APN | 570040-0030-009000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 576 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 4,550 sqft (0.105 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 168 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 168 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 220 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Deck Area | 150 sqft |
| Storage Building | 72 sqft |
| Street Address | 509 WINCHELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN BENITO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78586-4361 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | SAN BENITO FOURTH ADDITION LOT 9 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN BENITO FOURTH ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
509 Winchell St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Cameron County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28418 CHAPPELL LN, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-9481 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202237545 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0202237545 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 509 WINCHELL ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-4361 |
| Document Number | 0202237545 |
| Map Reference | VOL 746 PG 507 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-37545 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 28418 CHAPPELL LN, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-9481 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Winchell St was $945.
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 | $39,887 (-) Land $25,253 Building $14,634 | $39,887 (-) Land $25,253 Building $14,634 | |
| 2025 | $945.00 | $39,887 Land $25,253 Building $14,634 | $39,887 Land $25,253 Building $14,634 |
| 2023 | $28,408 Land $15,925 Building $12,483 | $28,408 Land $15,925 Building $12,483 | |
| 2022 | $747.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 509 Winchell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 509 Winchell St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 |
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