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1840 E Jackson St, Brownsville, TX 78520 Property Records

Cameron County property record for 1840 E Jackson St, Brownsville, TX 78520

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,148 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$26,000 (Nov 2014)
Tax Bill$1,941 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN015690-0060-002000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN015690-0060-002000
Alternative APN
  • 30881

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area2,148 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,428 sqft
1st Floor Area2,148 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 50 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area112 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1840 E JACKSON ST
CityBROWNSVILLE
StateTX
Zip78520-4928
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPAREDES TRACT ADDITION LOT 2 BLK 6
Legal SubdivisionPAREDES TRACT ADDITION/BELLA VISTA ADDIT
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionCAMERON TX
Township / Civil DivisionBROWNSVILLE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4013
Census Tract13802

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Fort Brown
listed 1966 · 16 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1960) · NRIS 66000811

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Cameron County records, as of September 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1840 E JACKSON ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-4928
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 7, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 7, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201439611
Deed Book / Page20562 / 71
Last Transfer DateNov 17, 2020
Transfer Doc202042920
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Gift Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGift Deed
JurisdictionCAMERON TX
Recording DateNov 19, 2020
Property Address1840 E JACKSON ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-4928
Document Number202042920
Map ReferenceVOL 5 PG 13
Instrument DateNov 17, 2020
Instrument2020-42920
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 6, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1840 E JACKSON ST, 1840, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-4928

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1840 E JACKSON ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-4928

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cameron County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyCameron County
MunicipalityBrownsville City
Unified School DistrictBrownsville Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$133,980 (+7.01%)$168,894 (+1.86%) Land $52,800 Building $116,094
2025$1,941.00 (+5.03%) Homeowner's exemption$125,198 (-21.15%) Land $47,400 Building $118,408$165,808 (+4.43%) Land $47,400 Building $118,408
2023$1,848.00 (+13.03%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$158,776 Land $36,900 Building $121,876$158,776 Land $36,900 Building $121,876
2022$1,635.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 18, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD
serves 201,249 people · EPA ID TX0310001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 363 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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