Cameron County property record for 5502 Zafiro Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,484 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $28,900 (Mar 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $1,470 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 072300-0080-047000 |
| Primary APN | 072300-0080-047000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,484 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,484 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| 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 | 384 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 384 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 500 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 5502 ZAFIRO DR |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78521-6023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VALLE DE ORO SUBDIVISION SEC I LOT 47 BLK 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALLE DE ORO SUBDIVISION SEC I |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 13305 |
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5502 ZAFIRO DR, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-6023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200014100 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6197 / 13 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 6, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202431786 |
| 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 | $108,709 (+7.18%) | $146,043 (+3.18%) Land $44,000 Building $102,043 | |
| 2025 | $1,470.00 (-4.92%) | $101,427 (-23.62%) | $141,543 (+6.59%) Land $39,500 Building $102,043 |
| 2024 | $1,546.00 (+2.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,504.00 (+6.82%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $132,793 Land $30,750 Building $102,043 | $132,793 Land $30,750 Building $102,043 |
| 2022 | $1,408.00 |
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 65% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | 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 404 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Smartcom Telephone, VTX Communications.
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