Cameron County property record for 538 E Monroe St, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,032 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,125 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010000-1270-004000 |
| Primary APN | 010000-1270-004000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,153 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 178 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 178 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 750 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Storage Building | 42 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 538 E MONROE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-6075 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BLK 127 BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG 13 MRCC) |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG |
| Legal Block | 127 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 13700 |
Source: Cameron County records, as of September 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1835 PALM BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-7959 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| 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 | $136,000 (-10.97%) Land $49,800 Building $86,200 | $136,000 (-10.97%) Land $49,800 Building $86,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,125.00 (+64.47%) | $152,756 (+82.09%) Land $49,800 Building $102,956 | $152,756 (+82.09%) Land $49,800 Building $102,956 |
| 2023 | $1,900.00 (+41.47%) Additional exemption filed | $83,892 Land $49,800 Building $34,092 | $83,892 Land $49,800 Building $34,092 |
| 2022 | $1,343.00 |
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 | 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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