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253 E Park Dr, Brownsville, TX 78520 Property Records

Cameron County property record for 253 E Park Dr, Brownsville, TX 78520

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.405 acres (17,628 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$875,000 (Aug 2017)
Tax Bill$985 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN063120-0070-022100

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN063120-0070-022100
Alternative APN
  • 55437

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,372 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,372 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1942
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area17,628 sqft (0.405 acres)
Lot Dimensions156 ft deep x 113 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area360 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area360 sqft
DrivewayConcrete Driveway
Driveway Area1,800 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area154 sqft
Storage Building48 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWindow A/C
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address253 E PARK DR
CityBROWNSVILLE
StateTX
Zip78520-4251
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA-C
Legal DescriptionRIVERSIDE PARK ADDITION TRIANGLE SWPT L22 PT L 23 & ALL L 24 BLK7
Legal SubdivisionRIVERSIDE PARK ADDITION
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number221
JurisdictionCAMERON TX
Township / Civil DivisionBROWNSVILLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract13700

Owner

Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address253 E PARK DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-4251
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 10, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 10, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201730959
Deed Book / Page22805 / 43
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2017: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionCAMERON TX
Recording DateAug 10, 2017
Property Address253 E PARK DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-4251
Document Number22805/043
Book / Page22805 / 043
Instrument DateAug 10, 2017
Instrument2017-00030959
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 6, 2021
Title CompanySAN JACINTO TITLE SERVICES

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address783 W JEFFERSON ST, 783, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-6363

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address253 E PARK DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-4251

Mortgage

Document Number201700030960
DateAug 10, 2017
Instrument2017-00030960
Lender
NameGUADALUPE RAFAEL OROPEZA ETAL
TypeSeller
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeSeller Carry-Back
AmountAmount Recorded
Term144 Months
DueAug 3, 2029

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cameron County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyCameron County
MunicipalityBrownsville City
Unified School DistrictBrownsville Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$89,456 (+1%)$140,798 (-) Land $78,004 Building $62,794
2025$985.00 (-6.1%) Homeowner's exemption$81,324 (-41.61%) Land $78,004 Building $62,794$140,798 (+1.1%) Land $78,004 Building $62,794
2023$1,049.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$139,268 Land $78,004 Building $61,264$139,268 Land $78,004 Building $61,264
2022$1,049.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 18, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1978–2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 4
Most Recent ClaimAug 2015 · other causes

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD
serves 201,249 people · EPA ID TX0310001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 363 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Omni Fiber
Fiber		10,000 / 10,000
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon, VTX Communications.

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