Cameron County property record for 473 Gilson Rd, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,153 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.506 acres (22,031 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $129,600 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,317 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010631-0010-002000 |
| Primary APN | 010631-0010-002000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,153 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,573 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,153 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,031 sqft (0.506 acres) |
| Lot Width | 98 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 800 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 377 sqft |
| Storage Building | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 473 GILSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-9185 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | EGM4 SUBDIVISION BLK 1 LOT 2 & LOT 3 (CAB 1 SLOT 2228-A CCMR) |
| Legal Subdivision | EGM4 SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 12509 |
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 473 GILSON RD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-9185 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 200346237 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9349 / 99 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 18035/197 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $207,397 (-0.61%) Land $99,758 Building $107,639 | $207,397 (-0.61%) Land $99,758 Building $107,639 | |
| 2025 | $3,317.00 (-29.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $208,668 (-1.2%) Land $99,758 Building $108,910 | $208,668 (-1.2%) Land $99,758 Building $108,910 |
| 2023 | $4,728.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $211,205 Land $99,758 Building $111,447 | $211,205 Land $99,758 Building $111,447 |
| 2022 | $4,728.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 23 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · 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.
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 | 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 | 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 263 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Smartcom Telephone, VTX Communications.
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