Cameron County property record for 285 Elda Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 700 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $4,600 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $737 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 749000-0010-005000 |
| Primary APN | 749000-0010-005000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 700 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 364 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Frame Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
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| Street Address | 285 ELDA DR |
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| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78521-4655 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | ABST 2- ESPERANZA ESTATES LOT 5 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ESPERANZA ESTATES SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 13306 |
Source: Cameron County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 275 ELDA DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-4655 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201943851 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0201943851 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 285 ELDA DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-4655 |
| Document Number | 0201943851 |
| Map Reference | VOL 33 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-43851 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 104 MONTGOMERY ST, HARTLY, DE 19953 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 275 ELDA DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-4655 |
| Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
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| Name | FRANCISCO FUENTES |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $39,635 (+11.38%) Land $39,600 Building $35 | $39,635 (+11.38%) Land $39,600 Building $35 | |
| 2025 | $737.00 (+16.06%) | $35,585 (+28.42%) Land $35,550 Building $35 | $35,585 (+28.42%) Land $35,550 Building $35 |
| 2023 | $635.00 (+32.29%) Additional exemption filed | $27,710 Land $27,675 Building $35 | $27,710 Land $27,675 Building $35 |
| 2022 | $480.00 |
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1980–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2015 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| 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 324 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, VTX Communications.
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