Cameron County property record for 947 E 15th St, Brownsville, TX 78520
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 840 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $655 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010000-1180-001100 |
| Primary APN | 010000-1180-001100 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 840 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Lot Area | 2,100 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 947 E 15TH ST |
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| City | BROWNSVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78520-5733 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 FRONT 42X50 BLK 118 BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG 13 MRCC) |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG |
| Legal Block | 118 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMERON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 14001 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fort Brown listed 1966 · 16 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1960) · NRIS 66000811 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cameron County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1806 PALM BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-7960 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 201612724 |
| Deed Book / Page | 21696 / 56 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $65,349 (+30.14%) Land $27,300 Building $38,049 | $65,349 (+11.26%) Land $27,300 Building $38,049 | |
| 2025 | $655.00 (+74.2%) | $50,213 (+44%) Land $20,685 Building $38,049 | $58,734 (+68.44%) Land $20,685 Building $38,049 |
| 2023 | $376.00 (-14.16%) Additional exemption filed | $34,870 Land $15,750 Building $19,120 | $34,870 Land $15,750 Building $19,120 |
| 2022 | $438.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · other causes |
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 |
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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 363 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Omni Fiber, Smartcom Telephone, VTX Communications.
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