Cameron County property record for 1704 El Astro, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,092 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $172,900 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,473 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 791515-0010-036000 |
| Primary APN | 791515-0010-036000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,356 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1704 EL ASTRO |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-8692 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | EL VALLE WEST SUBDIVISION SEC IX LOT 36 BLK 1 (CAB 1 SLOT 2026-B CCMR) |
| Legal Subdivision | EL VALLE WEST SUBDIVISION SEC IX |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 12513 |
1704 El Astro is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Cameron County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1704 EL ASTRO, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-8692 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 202622807 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1704 EL ASTRO, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-8692 |
| Document Number | 0000022807 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622807 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | TRUE TITLE, TRUE TITLE LOWER VALLEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1704 EL ASTRO, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-8692 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000022808, |
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| Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622808 |
| Name | DIRECTIONS EQUITY |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1704 El Astro was $1,473, up 1.4% from the year before.
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 | $156,137 (+28.5%) Land $43,000 Building $113,137 | $156,137 (-1.81%) Land $43,000 Building $113,137 | |
| 2025 | $1,473.00 (+1.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $121,509 | $159,009 Land $43,000 Building $116,009 |
| 2024 | $1,453.00 (-21.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,854.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $143,691 Land $32,000 Building $111,691 | $143,691 Land $32,000 Building $111,691 |
| 2022 | $1,854.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1704 El Astro 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
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 1704 El Astro is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 80% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | MILITARY HWY WSC LAS RUSIAS serves 17,943 people · EPA ID TX1080067 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from HARLINGEN WATER WORKS SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 Arsenic resolved · Apr 2022 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 103 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 |
May also be available: Smartcom Telephone, VTX Communications.
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