Cameron County property record for 140 Downs Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,628 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,226 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $97,200 (Apr 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,783 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 761260-0030-019000 |
| Primary APN | 761260-0030-019000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,628 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,416 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,628 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,226 sqft (0.235 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 82 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 630 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Storage Building | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 140 DOWNS DR |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78521-2817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | ABST 2- LAGUNA BONITA-II SECTION I I LOT 19 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAGUNA BONITA SUBD SECTION II |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 14501 |
140 Downs Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2002.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 DOWNS DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-2817 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200218145 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7891 / 9 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 140 Downs Dr was $1,783 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $156,548 (+1%) | $209,938 (+2.11%) Land $78,226 Building $131,712 | |
| 2025 | $1,783.00 Homeowner's exemption | $142,316 Land $73,881 Building $131,712 | $205,593 Land $73,881 Building $131,712 |
| 2023 | $2,289.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $201,758 Land $70,046 Building $131,712 | $201,758 Land $70,046 Building $131,712 |
| 2022 | $2,289.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 Downs Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 28 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · 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 140 Downs Dr is low, with 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | 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 460 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Smartcom Telephone, VTX Communications.
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