Hidalgo County property record for 709 Laurel Ave, McAllen, TX 78501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,434 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $104,570 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,488 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| APN | R070000001000200 |
| Primary APN | R070000001000200 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,434 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,466 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Utility Area | 194 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
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| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Canopy | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 709 LAUREL AVE |
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| City | MCALLEN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78501-2427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | RAMONA PARK LOT 2 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAMONA PARK - SML |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HIDALGO TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MCALLEN-PHARR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 21003 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Louisiana-Rio Grande Canal Company Irrigation System listed 1995 · 3 contributing resources · NRIS 95001284 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
709 Laurel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Hidalgo County records, as of September 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 LAUREL AVE, MCALLEN, TX 78501-2427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
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| Jul 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage IDAHO HOUSING & FINANCE ASSN |
| Mar 1, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BANK OF NY MELLON |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Foreclosure · FHA Mortgage CORNERSTONE HM LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20172814312 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001835758 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | HIDALGO TX |
| Property Address | 709 LAUREL AVE, MCALLEN, TX 78501-2427 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 709 LAUREL AVE, MCALLEN, TX 78501-2427 |
| Document Number | 0003247274 |
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| Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3247274 |
| Name | IDAHO HOUSING & FINANCE ASSN |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | BOISE, ID 83702 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 308 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HIDALGO TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 709 LAUREL AVE, MCALLEN, TX 78501-2427 |
| Document Number | 0002791824 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2791824 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | EDWARDS ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY, EDWARDS ABS & TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 709 LAUREL AVE MCALLEN TX 785012427, MCALLEN, TX 78501-2427 |
| Document Number | 2791826 |
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| Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2791826 |
| Name | BANK OF NY MELLON |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2047 |
| Document Number | 2791825, |
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| Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2791825 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE HM LNDG |
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| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77027 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | HIDALGO TX |
| Property Address | 709 LAUREL AVE, MCALLEN, TX 78501-2427 |
| Document Number | 0002814312 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 709 LAUREL AVE MCALLEN TX 785012427, MCALLEN, TX 78501-2427 |
| Document Number | 0002814312 |
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| Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2814312 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE HM LNDG |
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| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77027 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 14, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Laurel Ave was $1,488 with a homeowner's exemption, up 9.5% from the year before.
Source: Hidalgo County assessment roll, as of September 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Municipality | McAllen City |
| Unified School District | McAllen Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $121,692 (+1%) | $172,089 (+3.68%) Land $71,400 Building $100,689 | |
| 2025 | $1,488.00 (+9.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $110,629 | $165,976 Land $71,400 Building $94,576 |
| 2024 | $1,359.00 (+10.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,233.00 (+49.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $91,429 (+1%) Land $33,600 Building $88,213 | $121,813 (+12.79%) Land $33,600 Building $88,213 |
| 2022 | $823.00 (-34.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $83,117 Land $28,560 Building $79,436 | $107,996 Land $28,560 Building $79,436 |
| 2021 | $1,256.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 709 Laurel Ave; 18 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 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 709 Laurel Ave 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 |
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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 | MCALLEN PUBLIC UTILITY serves 145,050 people · EPA ID TX1080006 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 480 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, Smartcom Telephone, T-Mobile, TWIN, VTX Communications.
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