Cameron County property record for 540 Winchell St, San Benito, TX 78586
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,904 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,790 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 570040-0080-004000 |
| Primary APN | 570040-0080-004000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,808 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 246 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 540 WINCHELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN BENITO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78586-4362 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | SAN BENITO FOURTH ADDITION LOTS 4-5 BLK 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN BENITO FOURTH ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
Source: Cameron County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7017 N 10TH ST, N2, MCALLEN, TX 78504-3288 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $157,350 (-1.62%) Land $50,505 Building $106,845 | $157,350 (-1.62%) Land $50,505 Building $106,845 | |
| 2025 | $3,790.00 (+69.42%) | $159,942 (+88.22%) Land $50,505 Building $109,437 | $159,942 (+88.22%) Land $50,505 Building $109,437 |
| 2023 | $84,975 Land $31,850 Building $53,125 | $84,975 Land $31,850 Building $53,125 | |
| 2022 | $2,237.00 |
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 |
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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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