Hidalgo County property record for 8304 Tropical Dr, Donna, TX 78537
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,695 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,781 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $187,100 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,032 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Oct 2017 Mortgage + 2 more |
| APN | T792002000003900 |
| Primary APN | T792002000003900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,695 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,333 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,695 sqft |
| Utility Area | 504 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,781 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 112 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 524 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Patio Area | 108 sqft |
| Canopy | 2,144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 8304 TROPICAL DR |
|---|---|
| City | DONNA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78537-9076 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | TROPICAL PALMS ESTATES NO. 2 LOT 39 |
| Legal Subdivision | TROPICAL PALMS ESTATES NO. 2 - SDN |
| Legal Tract | 39 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | HIDALGO TX |
| Township / Civil Division | EDCOUCH-ELSA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 24405 |
8304 Tropical Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Hidalgo County records, as of September 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8304 TROPICAL DR, DONNA, TX 78537-9076 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 25, 2017 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · VA Mortgage ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 25, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer VALLEY LAND TITLE COMPANY |
| Aug 31, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 20172860317 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002860317 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIDALGO TX |
| Property Address | 8304 TROPICAL DR, DONNA, TX 78537-9076 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0003163148 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3163148 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 322 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIDALGO TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8304 TROPICAL DR, DONNA, TX 78537-9076 |
| Document Number | 0002860317 |
| Map Reference | VOL 41 PG 15&16 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2860317 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | VALLEY LAND TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8796 MARRS NURSERY RD, 8796, MONTE ALTO, TX 78538-0287 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8304 TROPICAL DR, DONNA, TX 78537-9076 |
| Document Number | 0002860318 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2860318 |
| Name | ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIDALGO TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8304 TROPICAL DR, DONNA, TX 78537-9076 |
| Document Number | 0002860316 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2860316 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | VALLEY LAND TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8796 MARRS NURSERY RD MONTE ALTO TX 785380287, MONTE ALTO, TX 78538-0287 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIDALGO TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8304 TROPICAL DR, DONNA, TX 78537-9076 |
| Document Number | 0002845850 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2845850 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 902 W FANNIN AVE ALAMO TX 785165522, ALAMO, TX 78516-5522 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8304 Tropical Dr was $5,032 with a homeowner's exemption, down 23.6% from the year before.
Source: Hidalgo County assessment roll, as of September 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Unified School District | Donna Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $367,332 (+1%) | $399,888 (+19.75%) Land $92,569 Building $307,319 | |
| 2025 | $5,032.00 (-23.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $333,938 Land $65,343 Building $268,595 | $333,938 Land $65,343 Building $268,595 |
| 2024 | $6,590.00 (+0.87%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,533.00 (-2.88%) | $332,482 Land $45,740 Building $286,742 | $332,482 Land $45,740 Building $286,742 |
| 2022 | $6,727.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 8304 Tropical Dr; there have been 19 flood claims nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 33 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 33 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (2008–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2025 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 8304 Tropical Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | NORTH ALAMO WSC serves 171,195 people · EPA ID TX1080029 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 48 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| TWIN Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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