Cameron County property record for 503 Columbus Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,394 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $505 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 060370-0020-030000 |
| Primary APN | 060370-0020-030000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,394 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 380 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Storage Building | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 503 COLUMBUS DR |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78521-2575 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | REDWOOD ESTATES SUBDIVISION LOT 30 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | REDWOOD ESTATES SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 13106 |
503 Columbus Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2026.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3821 REDBUD DR, LA PORTE, TX 77571-4319 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020263189 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 503 COLUMBUS DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-2575 |
| Document Number | 0020263189 |
| Map Reference | CAB I SL 185-A |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-3189 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 503 COLUMBUS DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-2575 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 3821 REDBUD DR, LA PORTE, TX 77571-4319 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 503 Columbus Dr was $505, up 0.4% 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 | $89,994 (+1%) | $176,979 (+0.29%) Land $67,500 Building $109,479 | |
| 2025 | $505.00 (+0.4%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $81,813 | $176,465 Land $63,750 Building $112,715 |
| 2024 | $503.00 (+0.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $501.00 (-0.4%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $168,944 Land $51,375 Building $117,569 | $168,944 Land $51,375 Building $117,569 |
| 2022 | $503.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 503 Columbus Dr in Zone AH, 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 AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 27.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 39 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 59 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 38 of 59 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 503 Columbus Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 333 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Omni Fiber, VTX Communications.
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