Cameron County property record for 252 Orchid Path, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,825 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,286 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,151 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 019336-0050-007000 |
| Primary APN | 019336-0050-007000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,825 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,309 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,825 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 10,286 sqft (0.236 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 384 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Storage Building | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 252 ORCHID PATH |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-9390 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | MOOSE LAKE VILLAGE SUBDIVISION LOT 7 BLK 5 (CAB 1 SLOTS 1586B & 1587A CCMR) |
| Legal Subdivision | MOOSE LAKE VILLAGE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 12509 |
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 ORCHID PATH, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-9390 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199847788 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5284 / 217 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 28, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000047788 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $229,128 (+1%) | $265,105 (-) Land $75,187 Building $189,918 | |
| 2025 | $3,151.00 (+8.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $208,298 (-31.77%) Land $75,187 Building $189,918 | $265,105 (-13.16%) Land $75,187 Building $189,918 |
| 2023 | $2,916.00 (-18.43%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $305,270 Land $65,827 Building $239,443 | $305,270 Land $65,827 Building $239,443 |
| 2022 | $3,575.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 22 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
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 | 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 440 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Smartcom Telephone, VTX Communications.
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