Cameron County property record for 500 E Ringgold St, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Exempt (Full or Partial) |
|---|---|
| Details | 13,875 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.413 acres (18,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $177 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 010000-2400-001000 |
| Primary APN | 010000-2400-001000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 13,875 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 13,875 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 18,000 sqft (0.413 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 500 E RINGGOLD ST |
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| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-7918 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Exempt (Full or Partial) |
| Legal Description | BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE LOTS 1-2-3 BLK 240 (GLADYS PORTER ZOO) |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG |
| Legal Block | 240 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 13500 |
500 E Ringgold St is owned by a company that acquired it in May 1999.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 911, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78522-0911 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 199921638 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5600 / 286 |
| 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 | $802,215 (-1.63%) Land $202,500 Building $599,715 | $802,215 (-1.63%) Land $202,500 Building $599,715 | |
| 2025 | Additional exemption filed | $815,497 Land $202,500 Building $612,997 | $815,497 Land $202,500 Building $612,997 |
| 2023 | $177.00 (-24.03%) Additional exemption filed | $842,059 Land $202,500 Building $639,559 | $842,059 Land $202,500 Building $639,559 |
| 2022 | $233.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 E Ringgold St in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 18, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1980–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2012 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 500 E Ringgold St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 528 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Smartcom Telephone Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 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: VTX Communications.
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