Cameron County property record for 909 Markowsky Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,486 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $754 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 255150-0000-018000 |
| Primary APN | 255150-0000-018000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,486 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 196 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Storage Building | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 909 MARKOWSKY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HARLINGEN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78550-4105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HARLINGEN - WEST CITY VIEW HTS LOT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST CITY VIEW HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 10603 |
909 Markowsky Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2004.
Source: Cameron County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 909 MARKOWSKY AVE, HARLINGEN, TX 78550-4105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 200445316 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10452 / 61 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 909 Markowsky Ave was $754 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cameron County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron County |
| Municipality | Harlingen City |
| Unified School District | Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $71,817 (+1%) | $152,061 (+3.15%) Land $86,988 Building $65,073 | |
| 2025 | $754.00 Homeowner's exemption | $65,288 Land $86,988 Building $60,427 | $147,415 Land $86,988 Building $60,427 |
| 2023 | $633.00 (-11.96%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $121,791 Land $61,364 Building $60,427 | $121,791 Land $61,364 Building $60,427 |
| 2022 | $719.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 909 Markowsky Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 2019.
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 22 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (2019–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 17 of 17 |
| 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 909 Markowsky Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | HARLINGEN WATER WORKS SYSTEM serves 85,900 people · EPA ID TX0310002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 408 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| RGV Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, Smartcom Telephone.
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