Cameron County property record for 920 N Browne Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,599 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 1.13 acres (49,223 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $755 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 747942-0010-002000 |
| Primary APN | 747942-0010-002000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,599 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,059 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,599 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 49,223 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 575 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 648 sqft |
| Storage Building | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 920 N BROWNE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78521-8469 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK 1 HIGGINBOTHAM ACRES (C1-2872B & C1-2873A CCMR FILED 1-10-08) |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGGINBOTHAM ACRES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST CAMERON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2085 |
| Census Tract | 12700 |
920 N Browne Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2008.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 920 N BROWNE AVE, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-8469 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 14762/200 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 920 N Browne Ave was $755 with exemptions applied, up 1.8% from the year before.
Source: Cameron County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron County |
| Unified School District | Brownsville Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $150,365 (+1%) | $205,000 (+6.77%) Land $96,615 Building $108,385 | |
| 2025 | $755.00 (+1.75%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $136,695 | $192,000 Land $56,500 Building $135,500 |
| 2024 | $742.00 (-44%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,325.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $160,694 Land $18,080 Building $142,614 | $160,694 Land $18,080 Building $142,614 |
| 2022 | $1,325.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 920 N Browne Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 31 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 920 N Browne Ave is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · lower than 62% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
May also be available: AT&T, Spectrum.
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