Hidalgo County property record for 521 W 5th Ave, Elsa, TX 78543
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 600 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,955 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer |
| APN | O330000049001400 |
| Primary APN | O330000049001400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 600 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 636 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Utility Area | 48 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 521 W ARCADILLO PADILLA SR 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELSA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | DOROTEO OLIVARES BLK 49 LTS 14 & 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOROTEO OLIVARES - SEE |
| Legal Tract | 14 |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | HIDALGO TX |
| Township / Civil Division | EDCOUCH-ELSA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 24403 |
521 W 5th Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2023.
Source: Hidalgo County records, as of September 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17761 S FM 493, EDINBURG, TX 78542-2122 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20233465633 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 23, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002320441 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIDALGO TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 521 W 5TH ST, ELSA, TX 78543 |
| Document Number | 0003465633 |
| Map Reference | VOL 10 PG 29 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 3465633 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17761 S FM 493, EDINBURG, TX 78542-2122 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17761 S FM 493, EDINBURG, TX 78542-2122 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 W 5th Ave was $1,955, up 18.1% from the year before.
Source: Hidalgo County assessment roll, as of September 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Municipality | Elsa City |
| Unified School District | Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $69,342 (+0.76%) Land $38,850 Building $30,492 | $69,342 (+0.76%) Land $38,850 Building $30,492 | |
| 2025 | $1,955.00 (+18.13%) | $68,817 Land $38,850 Building $29,967 | $68,817 Land $38,850 Building $29,967 |
| 2024 | $1,655.00 (-14.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,937.00 (-3.54%) | $68,026 Land $35,000 Building $33,026 | $68,026 Land $35,000 Building $33,026 |
| 2022 | $2,008.00 |
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 W 5th Ave; there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1993–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2020 · Hurricane Hanna |
| 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 521 W 5th 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% 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 ELSA serves 5,500 people · EPA ID TX1080005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 455 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Smartcom Telephone, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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