Cameron County property record for 2121 E 12th St, Brownsville, TX 78521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 804 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,192 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale Mar 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 075850-0100-105000 |
| Primary APN | 075850-0100-105000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 804 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 804 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 310 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 310 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 172 sqft |
| Storage Building | 288 sqft |
| Street Address | 2121 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78521-2003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VIRGINA HEIGHTS INDS PROP RESUBD LOT 105 BLK 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | VIRGINIA HEIGHTS INDS PROP RESUBD |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 105 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 13401 |
2121 E 12th St is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2021.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 615 S SAN MARCELO BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526-1820 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 26, 2018 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20218574 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2121 E 12TH ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-2003 |
| Document Number | 0202108574 |
| Map Reference | VOL 11 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021-08574 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 615 S SAN MARCELO BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526-1820 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 615 S SAN MARCELO BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526-1820 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2121 E 12TH ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-2003 |
| Document Number | 023293/202 |
| Book / Page | 23293 / 202 |
| Map Reference | VOL 11 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00010619 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 615 S SAN MARCELO BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526-1820 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2121 E 12th St was $1,192, up 0.4% 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 | $58,279 (-) Land $39,500 Building $18,779 | $58,279 (-) Land $39,500 Building $18,779 | |
| 2025 | $1,192.00 (+0.42%) | $58,279 Land $39,500 Building $18,779 | $58,279 Land $39,500 Building $18,779 |
| 2024 | $1,187.00 (+57.64%) | ||
| 2023 | $753.00 Additional exemption filed | $44,000 Land $30,750 Building $13,250 | $44,000 Land $30,750 Building $13,250 |
| 2022 | $753.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2121 E 12th St in Zone AH, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 18, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 33.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 46 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 46 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 51 (1983–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 30 of 51 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 2121 E 12th 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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