Cameron County property record for 605 E 8th St, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,155 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $306,300 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,176 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010000-0830-012000 |
| Primary APN | 010000-0830-012000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,155 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,483 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 605 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-5912 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 BLK 83 BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG 13 MRCC) |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG |
| Legal Block | 83 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 14001 |
Source: Cameron County records, as of September 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 789 E WASHINGTON ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5906 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 200668640 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13265 / 53 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 013265/053 |
| 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 | $170,763 (+9.98%) Land $54,900 Building $115,863 | $170,763 (+9.98%) Land $54,900 Building $115,863 | |
| 2025 | $3,176.00 (+36.96%) | $155,263 (+11.99%) Land $54,450 Building $100,813 | $155,263 (+11.99%) Land $54,450 Building $100,813 |
| 2023 | $2,319.00 (-9.41%) Additional exemption filed | $138,640 Land $45,000 Building $93,640 | $138,640 Land $45,000 Building $93,640 |
| 2022 | $2,560.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1980–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 27 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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