Cameron County property record for 1548 E Monroe St, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,512 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,203 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010000-1170-001100 |
| Primary APN | 010000-1170-001100 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 6,125 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 576 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1548 E MONROE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-5771 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 REAR 50X70 & TRIANGLE EAST OF LOT 1 BLK 117 BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG 13 MRCC) |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG |
| Legal Block | 117 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 14001 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fort Brown listed 1966 · 16 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1960) · NRIS 66000811 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1548 E MONROE ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5771 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202521563 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000041713 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $107,723 (-) Land $50,838 Building $56,885 | $107,723 (-) Land $50,838 Building $56,885 | |
| 2025 | $2,203.00 (-10.45%) | $107,723 (+11.52%) Land $50,838 Building $56,885 | $107,723 (+11.52%) Land $50,838 Building $56,885 |
| 2024 | $2,460.00 (+12.43%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,188.00 (+4.99%) Additional exemption filed | $96,597 Land $52,500 Building $44,097 | $96,597 Land $52,500 Building $44,097 |
| 2022 | $2,084.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · other causes |
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: 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 | 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 363 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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