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1254 E Monroe St, Brownsville, TX 78520 Property Records

Cameron County property record for 1254 E Monroe St, Brownsville, TX 78520

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,192 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$3,073 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Sale
Oct 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN010000-1200-002000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN010000-1200-002000
Alternative APN
  • 28533

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,192 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,192 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2020
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialWood
Foundation TypePier/Post & Beam
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 50 ft wide
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area333 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address1254 E MONROE ST
CityBROWNSVILLE
StateTX
Zip78520-5844
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 2 BLK 120 BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG 13 MRCC)
Legal SubdivisionBROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG
Legal Block120
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionCAMERON TX
Township / Civil DivisionBROWNSVILLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2037
Census Tract13801

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Central Brownsville Historic District
listed 2019 · 232 contributing resources · NRIS 100004008

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

1254 E Monroe St is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2017.

Source: Cameron County records, as of September 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address901 E LEVEE ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5164
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 21, 2021Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 23, 2017Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 23, 2017
Deed SaleOct 23, 2017
Prior SaleDec 20, 2005
Deed Document Number201740324
Deed Book / Page22965 / 203
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCAMERON TX
Recording DateOct 21, 2021
Property Address1254 E MONROE ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5844
Document Number0202145680
Map ReferenceVOL 5 PG 13
Instrument DateOct 7, 2021
Instrument2021-45680
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address901 E LEVEE ST, 901, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5164

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address901 E LEVEE ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5164

October 2017: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCAMERON TX
Recording DateOct 23, 2017
Property Address1254 E MONROE ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5844
Document Number22965/203
Book / Page22965 / 203
Map ReferenceVOL 5 PG 13
Instrument DateOct 13, 2017
Instrument2017-00040324
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 6, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address901 E LEVEE ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5164
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1254 E Monroe St was $3,073.

Source: Cameron County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyCameron County
MunicipalityBrownsville City
Unified School DistrictBrownsville Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$165,653 (+10.28%) Land $49,800 Building $115,853$165,653 (-0.17%) Land $49,800 Building $115,853
2025$3,073.00$150,206 Land $49,800 Building $116,135$165,935 Land $49,800 Building $116,135
2023$1,849.00 Additional exemption filed$113,321 Land $49,800 Building $63,521$113,321 Land $49,800 Building $63,521
2022$1,849.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1254 E Monroe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1987.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 18, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1987–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJun 2018 · Severe Storms And Flooding

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

The area around 1254 E Monroe 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD
serves 201,249 people · EPA ID TX0310001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 363 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Omni Fiber, Smartcom Telephone, VTX Communications.

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