Cameron County property record for 1244 Vera Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,630 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,546 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 737920-0010-022000 |
| Primary APN | 737920-0010-022000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,630 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,142 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Lot Area | 6,360 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Storage Building | 64 sqft |
| Street Address | 1244 VERA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78521-5372 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 2- BEL AIRE HEIGHTS LOT 22 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEL AIRE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 13203 |
1244 Vera Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2017.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6917 DIAMOND COVE DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526-2019 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 22842/307 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1244 VERA AVE, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-5372 |
| Document Number | 22842/307 |
| Book / Page | 22842 / 307 |
| Map Reference | VOL 31 PG 21 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00033232 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3917 OCTAVIA DR, 3917, PFLUGERVILLE, TX 78660-2662 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2080 CAMARGO ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526-6700 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1244 Vera Ave was $2,546, down 8.9% from the year before.
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 | $126,005 (+2.59%) Land $57,240 Building $68,765 | $126,005 (+2.59%) Land $57,240 Building $68,765 | |
| 2025 | $2,546.00 (-8.91%) | $122,825 Land $54,060 Building $68,765 | $122,825 Land $54,060 Building $68,765 |
| 2024 | $2,795.00 (+52.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,837.00 Additional exemption filed | $109,876 Land $43,566 Building $66,310 | $109,876 Land $43,566 Building $66,310 |
| 2022 | $1,837.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1244 Vera Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1984–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 1244 Vera 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 | EL JARDIN WSC serves 9,423 people · EPA ID TX0310022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) 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 309 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, Smartcom Telephone, VTX Communications.
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