Cameron County property record for 37 E Madison St, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,254 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $11,300 (Feb 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $4,489 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010000-1320-010200 |
| Primary APN | 010000-1320-010200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,254 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,127 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,127 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 3,600 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 392 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
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| Street Address | 37 E MADISON ST |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-6140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | LOT E 1/2 OF 10 & W 1/2 OF 11 BLK 132 BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG 13 MRCC) |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG |
| Legal Block | 132 |
| Legal Lot Number | E |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 13700 |
37 E Madison St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2025.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37 E MADISON ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-6140 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20016205 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6837 / 190 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008745 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 37 E MADISON ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-6140 |
| Document Number | 0020262185 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-2185 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 37 E Madison St was $4,489, up 3.9% from the year before.
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 | $218,599 (-0.38%) Land $60,000 Building $158,599 | $218,599 (-0.38%) Land $60,000 Building $158,599 | |
| 2025 | $4,489.00 (+3.89%) | $219,422 Land $59,100 Building $160,322 | $219,422 Land $59,100 Building $160,322 |
| 2024 | $4,321.00 (+19.27%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,623.00 Additional exemption filed | $160,123 Land $49,800 Building $110,323 | $160,123 Land $49,800 Building $110,323 |
| 2022 | $3,623.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 37 E Madison St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1984–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · river or lake 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.
The area around 37 E Madison St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 437 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 |
May also be available: Smartcom Telephone, T-Mobile, VTX Communications.
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