Cameron County property record for 503 E Monroe St, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,136 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,188 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010000-1380-007100 |
| Primary APN | 010000-1380-007100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 503 E MONROE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-6074 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-C |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 W 1/2 BLK 138 BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG 13 MRCC) |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG |
| Legal Block | 138 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 13700 |
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 E MONROE ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-6074 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 202426578 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Property Address | 503 E MONROE ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-6074 |
| Document Number | 0202426578 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-26578 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Title Company | SAN JACINTO TITLE SERVICES, SAN JACINTO TTL SVCS BROWNSV |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 555 OWENS RD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-6198 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 503 E MONROE ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-6074 |
| Document Number | 0202426574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-26574 |
| Name | JOSE GARZA |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 29, 2039 |
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 | $57,676 (-0.69%) Land $24,900 Building $32,776 | $57,676 (-0.69%) Land $24,900 Building $32,776 | |
| 2025 | $1,188.00 (+56.94%) | $58,076 (+13.69%) Land $24,900 Building $33,176 | $58,076 (+13.69%) Land $24,900 Building $33,176 |
| 2023 | $757.00 Additional exemption filed | $51,082 Land $24,900 Building $26,182 | $51,082 Land $24,900 Building $26,182 |
| 2022 | $757.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1984–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · river or lake flooding |
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 |
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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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