Cameron County property record for 140 E 2nd St, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,495 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $986 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010000-0240-005100 |
| Primary APN | 010000-0240-005100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,495 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 40 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 87 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 140 E 2ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-5442 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT CENTER 1/3 OF 5 TO 6 BLK 24 BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG 13 MRCC) |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 14002 |
Source: Cameron County records · APN 010000-0240-005100
Assessment roll updated August 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 E 2ND ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5442 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 012995/176 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cameron County records · Assessment roll updated August 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron County |
| Municipality | Brownsville City |
| Unified School District | Brownsville Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $48,229 (-) Land $33,200 Building $15,029 | $48,229 (-) Land $33,200 Building $15,029 | |
| 2025 | $986.00 (-9.04%) | $48,229 (-6.45%) Land $33,200 Building $15,029 | $48,229 (-6.45%) Land $33,200 Building $15,029 |
| 2024 | $1,084.00 (+1.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,066.00 Additional exemption filed | $51,553 Land $30,000 Building $21,553 | $51,553 Land $30,000 Building $21,553 |
| 2022 | $1,066.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cameron County (48061C), as of July 18, 2018 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 480610140022, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1988–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2004 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Smartcom Telephone, Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (TX).
Based on FCC filings for 541 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system TX0310001, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD serves 201,249 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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