Cameron County property record for 500 E Levee St, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 3,008 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $109,400 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $3,386 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010000-0400-006000 |
| Primary APN | 010000-0400-006000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 416 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 500 E LEVEE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-5343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 BLK 40 BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG 13 MRCC) |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 14002 |
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 E LEVEE ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5343 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200035666 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6467 / 45 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 8, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035666 |
| 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 | $167,858 (+1.41%) Land $60,000 Building $107,858 | $167,858 (+0.54%) Land $60,000 Building $107,858 | |
| 2025 | $3,386.00 (+54.33%) | $165,516 (+44%) Land $59,100 Building $107,858 | $166,958 (+45.25%) Land $59,100 Building $107,858 |
| 2023 | $2,194.00 Additional exemption filed | $114,942 Land $45,000 Building $69,942 | $114,942 Land $45,000 Building $69,942 |
| 2022 | $2,194.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1988–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2004 · 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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 541 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Smartcom Telephone, VTX Communications.
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