Cameron County property record for 225 E 5th St, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 778 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $610 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010000-0310-012100 |
| Primary APN | 010000-0310-012100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 778 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 778 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 316 sqft |
| Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ | Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 225 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-5330 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | LOT REAR 1/2 OF 12 BLK 31 BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG 13 MRCC) |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 14002 |
Source: Cameron County records · APN 010000-0310-012100
Assessment roll updated August 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30278 FM 1847, LOS FRESNOS, TX 78566-8603 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 06, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 06, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 201537151 |
| Deed Book / Page | 21308 / 236 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 01, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 021308/236 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cameron County records · Assessment roll updated August 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron County |
| Municipality | Brownsville City |
| Unified School District | Brownsville Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,846 (-) Land $24,900 Building $4,946 | $29,846 (-) Land $24,900 Building $4,946 | |
| 2025 | $610.00 (+0.49%) | $29,846 (+0.85%) Land $24,900 Building $4,946 | $29,846 (+0.85%) Land $24,900 Building $4,946 |
| 2024 | $607.00 (+19.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $509.00 (-37.93%) Additional exemption filed | $29,594 Land $22,500 Building $7,094 | $29,594 Land $22,500 Building $7,094 |
| 2022 | $820.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 18, 2018 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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, Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (TX).
Based on FCC filings for 541 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD serves 201,249 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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