Cameron County property record for 8 Calle Chachalaca, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2,391 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.335 acres (14,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,679 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Nov 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 778360-0020-075000 |
| Primary APN | 778360-0020-075000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 2,391 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,135 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,365 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,602 sqft (0.335 acres) |
| Lot Width | 105 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 2,310 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 459 sqft |
| Storage Building | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 8 CALLE CHACHALACA |
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| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-9001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST2 - RENTFRO PT BLKS 2-3, 0.3320 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | R B RENTFRO SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 2-3,0 |
| Legal Lot Number | 750 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 12517 |
8 Calle Chachalaca is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 CALLE CHACHALACA, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-9001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2022 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 29, 2017 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Line of Credit INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221038 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 24, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006562 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8 CALLE CHACHALACA, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-9001 |
| Document Number | 0202201038 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-01038 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8 CALLE CHACHALACA, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-9001 |
| Document Number | 0202201039 |
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| Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-01039 |
| Name | ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8 CALLE CHACHALACA, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-9001 |
| Document Number | 23041/167 |
| Book / Page | 23041 / 167 |
| Map Reference | VOL 29 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00044736 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | CALSIERRA TITLE COMPANY, SIERRA TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1120 N 10TH ST, 1120, MCALLEN, TX 78501-4356 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8 CALLE CHACHALACA, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-9001 |
| Document Number | 201700044737 |
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| Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00044737 |
| Name | INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE |
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| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Calle Chachalaca was $4,679.
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 | $250,319 (+10.89%) Land $99,206 Building $151,113 | $250,319 (+10.89%) Land $99,206 Building $151,113 | |
| 2025 | $4,679.00 | $225,734 Land $74,621 Building $151,113 | $225,734 Land $74,621 Building $151,113 |
| 2023 | $3,369.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $222,119 Land $71,006 Building $151,113 | $222,119 Land $71,006 Building $151,113 |
| 2022 | $3,369.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Calle Chachalaca in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 45 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 45 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2004–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 8 Calle Chachalaca is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD serves 201,249 people · EPA ID TX0310001 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 358 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: VTX Communications.
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