Cameron County property record for 937 N Expy, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 10,808 sqft · built 1883 |
| Lot Size | 1.09 acres (47,568 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $25,179 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 032500-0000-001000 |
| Primary APN | 032500-0000-001000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 10,808 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,688 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1883 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Lot Area | 47,568 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 5,000 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 414 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 937 N EXPRESSWAY |
|---|---|
| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-8619 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Legal Description | BROWNSVILLE - FURRS CAFE SUBD LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FURRS CAFE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 13003 |
937 N Expy, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2016.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1717 MAIN ST, 1800, DALLAS, TX 75201-4657 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20166394 |
| Deed Book / Page | 21591 / 93 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006394 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 937 N Expy was $25,179.
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 | $1,322,855 (+7.49%) Land $380,544 Building $942,311 | $1,322,855 (-5.51%) Land $380,544 Building $942,311 | |
| 2025 | $25,179.00 | $1,230,690 Land $380,544 Building $1,019,456 | $1,400,000 Land $380,544 Building $1,019,456 |
| 2023 | $21,889.00 Additional exemption filed | $854,646 Land $380,544 Building $474,102 | $854,646 Land $380,544 Building $474,102 |
| 2022 | $21,889.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 937 N Expy in Zone AH, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 18, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 29.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 50 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 50 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2024 · 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.
The area around 937 N Expy has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Omni Fiber, Smartcom Telephone, VTX Communications.
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