Cameron County property record for 1724 E 8th St, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,038 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Dec 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $374 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010000-2620-007000 |
| Primary APN | 010000-2620-007000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,038 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 958 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 342 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 342 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Street Address | 1724 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-7963 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE RE 1/2 LOT 7 BLK 262 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG |
| Legal Block | 262 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 13801 |
1724 E 8th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2007.
Source: Cameron County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1724 E 8TH ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-7963 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200767772 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14634 / 160 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 3, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 014634/160 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1724 E 8th St was $374 with exemptions applied.
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 | $53,483 (+1%) | $72,931 (-2.02%) Land $24,900 Building $48,031 | |
| 2025 | $374.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $48,621 Land $24,900 Building $49,533 | $74,433 Land $24,900 Building $49,533 |
| 2023 | $366.00 (-1.61%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $62,133 Land $24,900 Building $37,233 | $62,133 Land $24,900 Building $37,233 |
| 2022 | $372.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1724 E 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1980 · 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.
The area around 1724 E 8th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 705 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Omni Fiber, Smartcom Telephone, VTX Communications.
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