Cameron County property record for 537 E Monroe St, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 864 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $868 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010000-1380-009100 |
| Primary APN | 010000-1380-009100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Street Address | 537 E MONROE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-6074 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 N 25 BLK 138 BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG 13 MRCC) |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG |
| Legal Block | 138 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 13700 |
Source: Cameron County records, as of September 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 225 AVENIDA DEL SOL, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526-4030 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $42,465 (-) Land $24,900 Building $17,565 | $42,465 (-) Land $24,900 Building $17,565 | |
| 2025 | $868.00 (-0.46%) | $42,465 (+10.25%) Land $24,900 Building $17,565 | $42,465 (+10.25%) Land $24,900 Building $17,565 |
| 2023 | $872.00 (+52.45%) Additional exemption filed | $38,516 Land $24,900 Building $13,616 | $38,516 Land $24,900 Building $13,616 |
| 2022 | $572.00 |
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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