Cameron County property record for 201 E 1st St, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,942 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,972 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 010000-0270-011100 |
| Primary APN | 010000-0270-011100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,942 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,162 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,016 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 30 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 75 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Septic |
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| Street Address | 201 E 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-5425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Legal Description | LOT REAR 1/2 OF 11 ALL OF 12 BLK 27 BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG 13 MRCC) |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 14002 |
201 E 1st St is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2006.
Source: Cameron County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 E SAINT FRANCIS ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5413 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000050228 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 201 E 1st St was $3,972, down 7.9% 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 | $194,409 (+0.12%) Land $64,800 Building $129,609 | $194,409 (+0.12%) Land $64,800 Building $129,609 | |
| 2025 | $3,972.00 (-7.93%) | $194,184 Land $64,575 Building $129,609 | $194,184 Land $64,575 Building $129,609 |
| 2024 | $4,314.00 (-6.26%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,602.00 (-3.32%) Additional exemption filed | $203,178 Land $56,250 Building $146,928 | $203,178 Land $56,250 Building $146,928 |
| 2022 | $4,760.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 201 E 1st St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1988.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1988–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2004 · 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 201 E 1st 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 541 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Smartcom Telephone, VTX Communications.
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