Cameron County property record for 254 Zena Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,583 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 737920-0030-015000 |
| Primary APN | 737920-0030-015000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,872 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| 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 | 416 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 416 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Storage Building | 64 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 254 ZENA DR |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78521-5331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AC |
| Legal Description | ABST 2- BEL AIRE HEIGHTS LOT 15 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEL AIRE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Tract | 15 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| 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 Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 254 ZENA DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-5331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202148266 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 254 ZENA DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-5331 |
| Document Number | 202148266 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-48266 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 254 ZENA DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-5331 |
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 | $130,453 (+6.39%) | $174,781 (+0.98%) Land $45,000 Building $129,781 | |
| 2025 | $1,583.00 (-6.72%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $122,618 (-26.32%) | $173,079 (+4%) Land $42,500 Building $130,579 |
| 2024 | $1,697.00 (+4.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,628.00 (-0.18%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $166,424 Land $34,250 Building $132,174 | $166,424 Land $34,250 Building $132,174 |
| 2022 | $1,631.00 |
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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