Cameron County property record for 170 Downs Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,759 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.244 acres (10,628 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $66,700 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,345 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 747950-0230-401000 |
| Primary APN | 747950-0230-401000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,759 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,305 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,759 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,628 sqft (0.244 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 546 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 894 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 392 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 170 DOWNS DR |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78521-2868 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | EL JARDIN SUBDIVISION SHARE 19 BONITA SEC 11 BLK 23 LT 1 BLK 4, 0.2440 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | EL JARDIN SUBDIVISION SHARE 19 |
| Legal Block | 23,4, |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 14501 |
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 291, OLMITO, TX 78575-0291 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 24, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 24, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199744297 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4678 / 161 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 11, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000044297 |
| 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 | $119,442 (+1%) | $144,652 (-) Land $12,754 Building $131,898 | |
| 2025 | $1,345.00 (+18.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $108,584 (+21%) Land $12,754 Building $131,898 | $144,652 (+61.19%) Land $12,754 Building $131,898 |
| 2023 | $1,131.00 (-38.67%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $89,739 Land $12,754 Building $76,985 | $89,739 Land $12,754 Building $76,985 |
| 2022 | $1,844.00 |
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 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.
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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