Cameron County property record for 17 Cedar St, Brownsville, TX 78521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,301 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,678 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Feb 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 011600-0000-022000 |
| Primary APN | 011600-0000-022000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,301 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,586 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,301 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,360 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 306 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 306 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 401 sqft |
| Storage Building | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 17 CEDAR ST |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78521-2316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | ADAMS HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION LOT 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | ADAMS HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 13106 |
Source: Cameron County records · APN 011600-0000-022000
Assessment roll updated August 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 CEDAR ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-2316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2023 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIMELENDING |
| Feb 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NAVY ARMY COMMUNITY CU |
| Sep 17, 2020 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO |
| Jan 07, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NAVY ARMY COMMUNITY CU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 07, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202033338 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0202033338 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 17 CEDAR ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-2316 |
| Document Number | 0202337766 |
| Map Reference | VOL 12 PG 17 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-37766 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Title Company | TRUE TITLE LOWER VALLEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 375 MEDIA LUNA RD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-1567 |
| Document Number | 0202337767 |
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| Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-37767 |
| Name | PRIMELENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Property Address | 17 CEDAR ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-2316 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202006363 |
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| Date | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-06363 |
| Name | NAVY ARMY COMMUNITY CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78414 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 17 CEDAR ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-2316 |
| Document Number | 202033338 |
| Map Reference | VOL 12 PG 17 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-33338 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 06, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, EDWARDS ABSTRACT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5114 BALCONES WOODS DR # DR307-38, 5114, AUSTIN, TX 78759-5273 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 804 REDLANDS ST #2 # 2, 2, PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293 |
| Document Number | 202033339 |
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| Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-33339 |
| Name | SECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 07, 2020 |
| Property Address | 17 CEDAR ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-2316 |
| Document Number | 202000483 |
| Map Reference | VOL 12 PG 17 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2020-00483 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 06, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 17 CEDAR ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-2316 |
| Document Number | 202000484 |
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| Date | Jan 07, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00484 |
| Name | NAVY ARMY COMMUNITY CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2050 |
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 | $239,760 (+1.25%) Land $84,240 Building $155,520 | $239,760 (+1.25%) Land $84,240 Building $155,520 | |
| 2025 | $3,678.00 (-8.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $236,800 (+15.49%) Land $79,560 Building $157,240 | $236,800 (+15.49%) Land $79,560 Building $157,240 |
| 2024 | $4,041.00 (+8.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,710.00 Additional exemption filed | $205,031 Land $64,116 Building $140,915 | $205,031 Land $64,116 Building $140,915 |
| 2022 | $3,710.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 18, 2018 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 27.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 45 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 45 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 70 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 70 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Omni Fiber, Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (TX).
Based on FCC filings for 333 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System 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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