Cameron County property record for 226 E Madison St, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,440 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,448 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010000-1060-004000 |
| Primary APN | 010000-1060-004000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 520 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Storage Building | 64 sqft |
| Street Address | 226 E MADISON ST |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-6144 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | LOT E 1/2 OF 4 BLK 106 BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG 13 MRCC) |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG |
| Legal Block | 106 |
| Legal Lot Number | E |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 14002 |
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 E MADISON ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-6144 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 200553391 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11768 / 253 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 022215/279 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Property Address | 226 E MADISON ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-6144 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 23078/121 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 23078/121 |
| Instrument | 2017-00047047 |
| Name | PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | IRVING, TX 75063 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
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 | $167,136 (-0.85%) Land $24,900 Building $142,236 | $167,136 (-0.85%) Land $24,900 Building $142,236 | |
| 2025 | $3,448.00 (-9.81%) | $168,572 (-1.67%) Land $24,900 Building $143,672 | $168,572 (-1.67%) Land $24,900 Building $143,672 |
| 2024 | $3,823.00 (+22.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,118.00 Additional exemption filed | $171,439 Land $24,900 Building $146,539 | $171,439 Land $24,900 Building $146,539 |
| 2022 | $3,118.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1997 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 528 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Smartcom Telephone Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 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: VTX Communications.
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