Cameron County property record for 1237 W Fronton St, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 816 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $371 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Second Mortgage Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 076890-0250-004000 |
| Primary APN | 076890-0250-004000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 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 | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 250 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 234 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1237 W FRONTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-5621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BLK 25 WEST BROWNSVILLE ADDITION ( VOL 1 PG 18 MRCC) |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST BROWNSVILLE ADDITION ( VOL 1 PG 18 |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 13600 |
1237 W Fronton St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Cameron County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1237 W FRONTON ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage OTILA MINERVA AVALOS |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage OTILA MINERVA AVALOS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202134258 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0202134258 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Property Address | 1237 W FRONTON ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5621 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1237 W FRONTON ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5621 |
| Document Number | 202134319 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-34319 |
| Name | OTILA MINERVA AVALOS |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 7502 LINDEN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77012 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1237 W FRONTON ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5621 |
| Document Number | 0202134258 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-34258 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7502 LINDEN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77012-3107 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1237 W FRONTON ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5621 |
| Document Number | 0202134319 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-34319 |
| Name | OTILA MINERVA AVALOS |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1237 W Fronton St was $371 with exemptions applied.
Source: Cameron County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron County |
| Municipality | Brownsville City |
| Unified School District | Brownsville Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $42,044 (+1%) | $72,481 (-) Land $46,500 Building $25,981 | |
| 2025 | $371.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $38,222 Land $46,500 Building $25,981 | $72,481 Land $46,500 Building $25,981 |
| 2023 | $299.00 (+1.7%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $61,381 Land $35,400 Building $25,981 | $61,381 Land $35,400 Building $25,981 |
| 2022 | $294.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1237 W Fronton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1237 W Fronton St 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 |
|---|
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 | BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD serves 201,249 people · EPA ID TX0310001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 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 159 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Smartcom Telephone, VTX Communications.
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