Cameron County property record for 5 W Cernan Ct, Brownsville, TX 78521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,740 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.325 acres (14,171 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $172,966 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,761 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 038820-0050-009000 |
| Primary APN | 038820-0050-009000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,740 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,270 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 14,171 sqft (0.325 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 240 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 480 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 294 sqft |
| Street Address | 5 W CERNAN CT |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78521-7618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLK 5 HORSESHOE LAKE SUBDIVISION SEC II (CAB 1 PG 80-A MRCC) |
| Legal Subdivision | HORSESHOE LAKE SUBDIVISION SEC II (CAB 1 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 13305 |
5 W Cernan Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 W CERNAN CT, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-7618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202314159 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5 W CERNAN CT, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-7618 |
| Document Number | 0202314159 |
| Map Reference | CAB 1 PG 80A&80B |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-14159 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2023 |
| Title Company | SAN JACINTO TITLE SERVICES-HOLLY, SAN JACINTO TTL SVCS HARLING |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 405 W VAN BUREN AVE, HARLINGEN, TX 78550-6451 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 W CERNAN CT, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-7618 |
| Document Number | 0202314160 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-14160 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 W Cernan Ct was $3,761 with a homeowner's exemption, down 14.8% 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 | $234,804 (-1.24%) Land $85,575 Building $149,229 | $234,804 (-1.24%) Land $85,575 Building $149,229 | |
| 2025 | $3,761.00 (-14.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $237,754 Land $85,575 Building $152,179 | $237,754 Land $85,575 Building $152,179 |
| 2024 | $4,414.00 (+139.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,845.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $221,926 Land $65,323 Building $156,603 | $221,926 Land $65,323 Building $156,603 |
| 2022 | $1,845.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 W Cernan Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
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 5 W Cernan Ct is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 430 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Smartcom Telephone, T-Mobile, VTX Communications.
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