Cameron County property record for 509 Star Ruby Ln, Brownsville, TX 78521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,565 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,772 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $12,700 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,232 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 747551-0070-001000 |
| Primary APN | 747551-0070-001000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,565 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,200 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,565 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,772 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 93 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 750 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 343 sqft |
| Storage Building | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 509 STAR RUBY LN |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78521-7341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AC |
| Legal Description | EL NARANJAL SUBDIISION SECTION I LOT 1 BLK 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | EL NARANJAL SUBDIVISION SECTION I |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 14102 |
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 STAR RUBY LN, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-7341 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199833057 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5098 / 251 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202316868 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 509 STAR RUBY LN, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-7341 |
| Document Number | 0202316868 |
| Map Reference | CAB1 SL1503-B&1504-A |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-16868 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 STAR RUBY LN, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-7341 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 STAR RUBY LN, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-7341 |
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 | $194,861 (+1%) | $239,823 (-) Land $38,177 Building $201,646 | |
| 2025 | $1,232.00 (+0.65%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $177,146 (-10.42%) | $239,823 (+21.27%) Land $38,177 Building $201,646 |
| 2024 | $1,224.00 (-32.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,822.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $197,754 Land $38,177 Building $159,577 | $197,754 Land $38,177 Building $159,577 |
| 2022 | $1,822.00 |
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 | 3 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | EL JARDIN WSC serves 9,423 people · EPA ID TX0310022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) 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 641 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, VTX Communications.
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