Cameron County property record for 240 Zena Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 776 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $96,770 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,554 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage May 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 737920-0030-018000 |
| Primary APN | 737920-0030-018000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 776 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 776 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| 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 | 160 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 160 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Storage Building | 64 sqft |
| Street Address | 240 ZENA DR |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78521-5331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 2- BEL AIRE HEIGHTS LOT 18 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEL AIRE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 13203 |
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 409 MORNINGSIDE RD, 26, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-5179 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SWE HOLDINGS LP |
| May 14, 2026 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202617236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 240 ZENA DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-5331 |
| Document Number | 0202617236 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617236 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 409 MORNINGSIDE RD, 26, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-5179 |
| Document Number | 0000017237, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617237 |
| Name | SWE HOLDINGS LP |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 240 ZENA DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-5331 |
| Document Number | 0000017236 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.17236 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Estimated Sale Price |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 409 MORNINGSIDE RD, 26, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-5179 |
| Document Number | 0000017237, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..17237 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.46% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Property Address | 240 ZENA DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-5331 |
| Document Number | 0202407012 |
| Map Reference | VOL 980 PG 736 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-07012 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 741209, HOUSTON, TX 77274-1209 |
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 | $61,638 (-17.82%) Land $45,000 Building $16,638 | $61,638 (-17.82%) Land $45,000 Building $16,638 | |
| 2025 | $1,554.00 (-12.45%) | $75,000 (+3.48%) Land $42,500 Building $32,500 | $75,000 (+3.48%) Land $42,500 Building $32,500 |
| 2024 | $1,775.00 (+6.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,662.00 (+17.21%) Additional exemption filed | $72,480 Land $34,250 Building $38,230 | $72,480 Land $34,250 Building $38,230 |
| 2022 | $1,418.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1984–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
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 | EL JARDIN WSC serves 9,423 people · EPA ID TX0310022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) 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 473 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Smartcom Telephone, T-Mobile, Verizon, VTX Communications.
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