Cameron County property record for 38 Atlantic Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 864 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $14,400 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,552 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 777820-0030-002000 |
| Primary APN | 777820-0030-002000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 8,250 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 5,525 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 5,525 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 21 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Storage Building | 140 sqft |
| Street Address | 38 ATLANTIC AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78521-6802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 2- REID LOT 2 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | REID SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 13207 |
38 Atlantic Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2004.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1895 LOS ANGELES CT, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-6122 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 200419354 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10039 / 57 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000019354 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Atlantic Ave was $2,552.
Source: Cameron County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron County |
| Unified School District | Brownsville Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $165,537 (-0.64%) Land $45,788 Building $119,749 | $165,537 (-0.64%) Land $45,788 Building $119,749 | |
| 2025 | $2,552.00 | $166,604 Land $45,788 Building $120,816 | $166,604 Land $45,788 Building $120,816 |
| 2023 | $2,339.00 (+26.23%) Additional exemption filed | $132,949 Land $10,000 Building $122,949 | $132,949 Land $10,000 Building $122,949 |
| 2022 | $1,853.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Atlantic Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 File median of 30 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 30 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (2004–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 38 Atlantic Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 185 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Smartcom Telephone, Verizon, VTX Communications.
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