Cameron County property record for 549 Star Ruby Ln, Brownsville, TX 78521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,570 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,488 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 747551-0070-005000 |
| Primary APN | 747551-0070-005000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,570 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,726 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,174 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| 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 Area | 286 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 560 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 134 sqft |
| Storage Building | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 549 STAR RUBY LN |
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| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78521-7341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AC |
| Legal Description | EL NARANJAL SUBDIISION SECTION I LOT 5 BLK 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | EL NARANJAL SUBDIVISION SECTION I |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 14102 |
Source: Cameron County records · APN 747551-0070-005000
Assessment roll updated August 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 549 STAR RUBY LN, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-7341 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 06, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 06, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 17, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202332560 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 01, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0202332560 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 06, 2023 |
| Property Address | 549 STAR RUBY LN, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-7341 |
| Document Number | 0202332560 |
| Map Reference | CAB I SL 1503-B&1504 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 01, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-32560 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 549 STAR RUBY LN, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-7341 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 549 STAR RUBY LN, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-7341 |
Source: Cameron County records · Assessment roll updated August 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron County |
| Municipality | Brownsville City |
| Unified School District | Brownsville Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $193,969 (+1%) | $197,093 (+11.77%) Land $52,250 Building $144,843 | |
| 2025 | $2,488.00 (-31.87%) | $176,335 (-3.84%) Land $40,000 Building $136,335 | $176,335 (-3.84%) Land $40,000 Building $136,335 |
| 2024 | $3,652.00 (+307.13%) | ||
| 2023 | $897.00 (-27.95%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $183,368 Land $40,000 Building $143,368 | $183,368 Land $40,000 Building $143,368 |
| 2022 | $1,245.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 18, 2018 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Texas |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile USA, Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (TX).
Based on FCC filings for 641 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EL JARDIN WSC serves 9,423 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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