Cameron County property record for 538 Ruby Red Ln, Brownsville, TX 78521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,325 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $54,700 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,469 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 747551-0050-021000 |
| Primary APN | 747551-0050-021000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,325 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,805 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 950 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 396 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 243 sqft |
| Storage Building | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 538 RUBY RED LN |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78521-7347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AC |
| Legal Description | EL NARANJAL SUBDIISION SECTION I LOT 21 BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | EL NARANJAL SUBDIVISION SECTION I |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 14102 |
Source: Cameron County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 RUBY RED LN, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-7347 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 200515582 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11150 / 20 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 11150/020 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $130,434 (+1%) | $205,881 (+12.36%) Land $52,250 Building $153,631 | |
| 2025 | $1,469.00 (-19.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $118,576 (-34.98%) Land $40,000 Building $143,226 | $183,226 (+0.47%) Land $40,000 Building $143,226 |
| 2023 | $1,827.00 (-43.85%) Additional exemption filed | $182,365 Land $40,000 Building $142,365 | $182,365 Land $40,000 Building $142,365 |
| 2022 | $3,254.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EL JARDIN WSC serves 9,423 people · EPA ID TX0310022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) 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 252 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, Smartcom Telephone, T-Mobile USA, Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (TX).
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