Cameron County property record for 2047 E 20th St, Brownsville, TX 78521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,330 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,259 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 045980-0020-034000 |
| Primary APN | 045980-0020-034000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,330 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,483 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,330 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 260 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 177 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2047 E 20TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78521-2903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LINCOLN PARK SUBDIVISION LOT 34 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINCOLN PARK SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 13902 |
2047 E 20th St is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2020.
Source: Cameron County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4725 MELITA AVE, FORT WORTH, TX 76133-1307 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202035354 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 16, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 012004/208 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2047 E 20TH ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-2903 |
| Document Number | 202035354 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2020-35354 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4725 MELITA AVE, FORT WORTH, TX 76133-1307 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2047 E 20th St was $2,259, down 8.9% 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 | $114,395 (+4.95%) Land $52,800 Building $61,595 | $114,395 (+4.95%) Land $52,800 Building $61,595 | |
| 2025 | $2,259.00 (-8.95%) | $108,995 Land $47,400 Building $61,595 | $108,995 Land $47,400 Building $61,595 |
| 2024 | $2,481.00 (+9.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,259.00 (+47.55%) Additional exemption filed | $98,495 Land $36,900 Building $61,595 | $98,495 Land $36,900 Building $61,595 |
| 2022 | $1,531.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2047 E 20th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
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 File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1997 · other causes |
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 2047 E 20th 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 625 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, Smartcom Telephone, VTX Communications.
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