Cameron County property record for 635 S Dick Dowling St, San Benito, TX 78586
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 968 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $37,500 (Oct 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $467 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 595220-0100-002900 |
| Primary APN | 595220-0100-002900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 968 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 650 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 63 sqft |
| Storage Building | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 635 N DICK DOWLING ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN BENITO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78586 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | SAN BENITO- LANDRUM LOT 2 BLK 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDRUM ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
635 S Dick Dowling St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2010.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 635 S DICK DOWLING ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-3824 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201038942 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17223 / 185 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 6, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001582 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 635 S DICK DOWLING ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-3824 |
| Document Number | 0202317428 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-17428 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 19439 FM 508, HARLINGEN, TX 78550-4050 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 635 S DICK DOWLING ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-3824 |
| Document Number | 0202317429 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-17429 |
| Name | ROBERTO GONZALEZ |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 109 Months |
| Due | Jun 5, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 635 S Dick Dowling St was $467 with exemptions applied.
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 | $108,827 (+1%) | $146,608 (-0.73%) Land $41,625 Building $104,983 | |
| 2025 | $467.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $98,934 Land $41,625 Building $106,067 | $147,692 Land $41,625 Building $106,067 |
| 2023 | $111,691 Land $26,250 Building $85,441 | $111,691 Land $26,250 Building $85,441 | |
| 2022 | $1,006.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 635 S Dick Dowling St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 File median of 34 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 34 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (2008–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2025 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 635 S Dick Dowling St 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 | 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 504 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, RGV Communications, Smartcom Telephone, T-Mobile.
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