Cameron County property record for 400 E 13th St, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4,336 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,490 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $309,225 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,339 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2026 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010000-0590-007500 |
| Primary APN | 010000-0590-007500 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 4,336 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,812 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,336 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Lot Area | 2,490 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 38 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 476 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 400 E 13TH ST |
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| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-5020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT NW 75X33.21 OF 7 & 8 BLK 59 BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG 13 MRCC) |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG |
| Legal Block | 59 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 14001 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Central Brownsville Historic District listed 2019 · 232 contributing resources · NRIS 100004008 |
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| Individually Listed | The Gem listed 1991 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 91000852 |
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cameron County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 E 13TH ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5020 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 29, 2026 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ALPHA MORTGAGE USA INC |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ALPHA MORTGAGE USA INC |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 11, 2008 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 202615166 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 11, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 015398/254 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 400 E 13TH ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5020 |
| Document Number | 0000015166 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.15166 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE, COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Estimated Sale Price |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 400 E 13TH ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5020 |
| Document Number | 0000015167, |
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| Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..15167 |
| Name | ALPHA MORTGAGE USA INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate | 6.22% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 400 E 13TH ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5020 |
| Document Number | 0202615166 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615166 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE, COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE |
| 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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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 400 E 13TH ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5020 |
| Document Number | 0000015167, |
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| Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615167 |
| Name | ALPHA MORTGAGE USA INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 400 E 13TH ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5020 |
| Document Number | 0202111785 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-11785 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 400 E 13TH ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 400 E 13TH ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5020 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2008 |
| Property Address | 400 E 13TH ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5020 |
| Document Number | 015398/254 |
| Book / Page | 15398 / 254 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2008 |
| Instrument | 2008-00041449 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 400 E 13TH ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 400 E 13TH ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5020 |
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 | $259,436 (-) Land $20,674 Building $238,762 | $259,436 (-) Land $20,674 Building $238,762 | |
| 2025 | $4,339.00 (+127.89%) | $259,436 (+76.15%) Land $20,674 Building $238,762 | $259,436 (+76.15%) Land $20,674 Building $238,762 |
| 2024 | $1,904.00 (-22.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,463.00 (+73.45%) Additional exemption filed | $147,281 Land $18,680 Building $128,601 | $147,281 Land $18,680 Building $128,601 |
| 2022 | $1,420.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · 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.
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 |
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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 364 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Smartcom Telephone, T-Mobile, Verizon, VTX Communications.
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