Hidalgo County property record for 521 E Birch Ave, Alamo, TX 78516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,423 (2025) |
| APN | A210000024000600 |
| Primary APN | A210000024000600 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Utility Area | 80 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 521 E BIRCH AVE |
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| City | ALAMO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78516-2670 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ALAMO TOWNSITE LOT 6 BLK 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALAMO TOWNSITE - SPA |
| Legal Tract | 6 |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | HIDALGO TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MCALLEN-PHARR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 21903 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Louisiana-Rio Grande Canal Company Irrigation System listed 1995 · 3 contributing resources · NRIS 95001284 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
521 E Birch Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2011.
Source: Hidalgo County records, as of September 16, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 201 E GARDENIA AVE, MCALLEN, TX 78501 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2011 |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20112230721 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 3, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001894101 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 E Birch Ave was $2,423, up 21.5% from the year before.
Source: Hidalgo County assessment roll, as of September 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Alamo City |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Unified School District | Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $118,086 (+24.2%) Land $61,125 Building $56,961 | $118,086 (+1.29%) Land $61,125 Building $56,961 | |
| 2025 | $2,423.00 (+21.51%) | $95,077 Land $61,125 Building $55,455 | $116,580 Land $61,125 Building $55,455 |
| 2024 | $1,994.00 (+0.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,985.00 (-6.63%) | $79,661 Land $46,125 Building $33,536 | $79,661 Land $46,125 Building $33,536 |
| 2022 | $2,126.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 521 E Birch Ave; 3 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 521 E Birch Ave 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 | CITY OF ALAMO serves 21,065 people · EPA ID TX1080001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 377 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 |
| TWIN Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Smartcom Telephone, T-Mobile.
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