Cameron County property record for 523 E Madison St, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,575 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $78,800 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,610 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010000-1270-009000 |
| Primary APN | 010000-1270-009000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,575 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,575 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 523 E MADISON ST |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-6069 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLK 127 BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG 13 MRCC) |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG |
| Legal Block | 127 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 13700 |
523 E Madison St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 E MADISON ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-6069 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201429593 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20388 / 147 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029593 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 523 E Madison St was $1,610 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $146,070 (+1%) | $272,946 (-0.92%) Land $49,800 Building $223,146 | |
| 2025 | $1,610.00 Homeowner's exemption | $132,791 Land $49,800 Building $225,687 | $275,487 Land $49,800 Building $225,687 |
| 2023 | $2,555.00 Additional exemption filed | $164,612 Land $49,800 Building $114,812 | $164,612 Land $49,800 Building $114,812 |
| 2022 | $2,555.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 E Madison St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
Wildfire risk around 523 E Madison St 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 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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