540 Star Ruby Ln, Brownsville, TX 78521 Property Records

Cameron County property record for 540 Star Ruby Ln, Brownsville, TX 78521 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Year BuiltBuilt 1999
Square Footage999 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
GarageCarport, 208 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$13,000 (1999)
Tax Bill$1,569.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN747551-0060-022000
Alternative APN
  • 130925

Interior

Building Area999 sqft Living Area
1st Floor999 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringConcrete/Cement Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1999
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1999
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer Exterior
Roof ConstructionGable/Hip Roof Construction
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Depth X Width100 ft x 50 ft Depth x Width
DrivewayDriveway Concrete
Driveway Area400 sqft Driveway
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeCarport Garage
Garage Area208 sqft Garage
CarportCarport
Carport Area208 sqft Carport
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area108 sqft Porch
Storage Building42 sqft Storage Building

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address540 STAR RUBY LN
CityBROWNSVILLE
StateTX
Zip78521-7342
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionEL NARANJAL SUBDIISION SECTION I LOT 22 BLK 6
Legal SubdivisionEL NARANJAL SUBDIVISION SECTION I
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number22
JurisdictionCAMERON TX
Minor Civil DivisionBROWNSVILLE
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1011
Census Tract14102

Owner

Source: Cameron County records · APN 747551-0060-022000

Assessment roll updated August 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address540 STAR RUBY LN, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-7342
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 22, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
TAX LOANS USA LTD
May 14, 2024Gift Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 25, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 25, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number199912004
Deed Book / Page5490 / 206
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCAMERON TX
Property Address540 STAR RUBY LN, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-7342
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 21, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number022829/082
DateAug 22, 2017
Book Page22829/082
Instrument2017-00032483
Lender
NameTAX LOANS USA LTD
TypeLending Institution
AddressIRVING, TX 75063
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

May 2024: Gift Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGift Deed
JurisdictionCAMERON TX
Recording DateMay 14, 2024
Property Address540 STAR RUBY LN, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-7342
Document Number0202417307
Map ReferenceVOL 30 PG 16&17
Instrument DateNov 02, 2022
Instrument2024-17307
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 21, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address205 SAN MIGUEL DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-5233

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address205 SAN MIGUEL DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-5233

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cameron County records · Assessment roll updated August 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyCameron County
MunicipalityBrownsville City
Unified School DistrictBrownsville Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$160,324 (+1%)$171,571 (-4.59%) Land $52,250 Building $119,321
2025$1,569.00 (-62.71%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$145,749 (-20.53%) Land $40,000 Building $139,819$179,819 (-1.95%) Land $40,000 Building $139,819
2023$4,207.00 (+48.13%) Additional exemption filed$183,398 Land $40,000 Building $143,398$183,398 Land $40,000 Building $143,398
2022$2,840.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cameron County (48061C), updated July 18, 2018 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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