Cameron County property record for 959 Rita St, San Benito, TX 78586
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,015 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $51,700 (Mar 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,220 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 871900-0050-006000 |
| Primary APN | 871900-0050-006000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,015 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 51 sqft |
| Storage Building | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 959 RITA ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN BENITO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78586-2745 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | ABST 16- COMFORT PLACE AMENDED LOT 6 BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | COMFORT PLACE AMENDED SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLINGEN-SAN BENITO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 12104 |
959 Rita St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2010.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 959 RITA ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586-2745 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201011677 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16769 / 294 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 11214/298 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 959 Rita St was $1,220 with a homeowner's exemption, up 9.2% from the year before.
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 | $101,994 (+1%) | $154,668 (-4.05%) Land $38,933 Building $115,735 | |
| 2025 | $1,220.00 (+9.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $92,722 | $161,203 Land $38,933 Building $122,270 |
| 2024 | $1,117.00 | ||
| 2023 | $131,774 Land $10,500 Building $121,274 | $131,774 Land $10,500 Building $121,274 | |
| 2022 | $1,025.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 959 Rita St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 40 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 40 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2019–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
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 959 Rita 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 87 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Smartcom Telephone.
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