Cameron County property record for 245 Downs Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,980 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,523 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $108,100 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,901 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 747950-0230-706000 |
| Primary APN | 747950-0230-706000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,980 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,354 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,490 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,490 sqft |
| Flooring | Earth/Dirt |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,523 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 374 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1,354 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 245 DOWNS DR |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78521-2847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | EL JARDIN SUBDIVISION SHARE 19 BONITA SEC II BLK 23 LT 6 BLK 7, 0.2150 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | EL JARDIN SUBDIVISION SHARE 19 |
| Legal Block | 23,7, |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 14501 |
245 Downs Dr, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2005.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5023 JASON, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-6044 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200573869 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12110 / 212 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 245 Downs Dr was $3,901 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $245,440 (+9.6%) | $295,483 (+1.64%) Land $85,709 Building $209,774 | |
| 2025 | $3,901.00 Homeowner's exemption | $223,941 Land $80,947 Building $209,774 | $290,721 Land $80,947 Building $209,774 |
| 2023 | $3,077.00 (+3.36%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $187,673 Land $65,234 Building $122,439 | $187,673 Land $65,234 Building $122,439 |
| 2022 | $2,977.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 245 Downs Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 28 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 245 Downs Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 460 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Smartcom Telephone, VTX Communications.
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